Our Mims Retirement Haven in Paris, Kentucky, sadly announces the death of Bel’s Starlet. The mare died at the farm on October 23, 2014 after an illness. She had been diagnosed with pleuroneumonia and endocarditis. Bel initially responded to treatment, but soon succumbed to her...
On August 29, 2014, Our Mims Retirement Haven was granted certification as an equine retirement facility by the Kentucky Equine Health and Welfare Council. The Council was established to assist, advice, and consult with the Department of Agriculture on equine health and welfare issues. It acts...
Our Mims Retirement Haven (Paris, KY) welcomed a new “Lady” to the sanctuary on Saturday, April 12, 2014. Exciting Bucket, a 1989 mare by Grey Bucket out of That’s Exciting, was donated to the Haven by Helen Fariello and her family. Mrs. Fariello and her late...
Our Mims Retirement Haven bid farewell to Taba Dance today at its Paris, Kentucky farm. Taba Dance, a daughter of Sovereign Dancer out of the Argentinean champion Taba, was euthanized on Saturday, 8 February. She suffered from a sudden onset of devastating laminitis with a...
Lotka, the thirty-year-old Kennelot mare by Danzig, died today at Our Mims Retirement Haven in Paris, Kentucky. Lotka had been a resident there since August of 2008. Said OMRH President Jeanne Mirabito: "We have had many great mares at OMRH but none as full of...
Cruella (Tyrant ~ Stage Door Dolly) passed away at Our Mims Retirement Haven in Paris, Kentucky. Jeanne Mirabito, Haven President and Farm Manager, found the thirty-one-year-old mare the morning of July 26, 2013. Said Mirabito: “Cruella met the world head on every day. She was one...
Lotka (1983 – Danzig ~ Kennelot) celebrated her thirtieth birthday on March 27, 2013 at Our Mims Retirement Haven, where she has been a resident since August of 2008. She indulged in a carrot cake made just for her before joining the other Ladies and...
Ms. Stalwart died at Our Mims Retirement Haven on January 28, 2013. The mare was euthanized due to the infirmities of old age. She was buried in the Haven cemetery. OMRH is located at Ahwenasa Farm near Paris, Kentucky. Said Farm Manager Jeanne Mirabito: "It was...
Hana Bride has died at Our Mims Retirement Haven in Paris, Kentucky. Haven farm manager Jeanne Mirabito reports the 30-year-old mare by Coastal out of Sue Me Not was put to sleep early Wednesday (8 August 2012) morning. The mare had been suffering from a...
Our Mims Retirement Haven has joined forces with Dr. Anna Newman of Downtown Dentistry of Paris, Kentucky, to provide dental care to the community in exchange for donations to OMRH. Dr. Newman is dedicated to her work and believes everyone should be proud of their smile....