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Founded in 2004,

Diamonds in the Rough Farm, Inc.

is the Ancient City’s First and Only Charitable Animal Welfare Organization

to address the area’s Equine Welfare Needs.

The organization’s primary goal

is to provide a sanctuary for retired horses.

There are few alternatives for permanently injured or aging horses

that have been long-time faithful servants to their humans

when the time comes for them to retire.

DRFarm is one of only a handful of organizations

nationwide that provides for horses in their final years.

Because St. Johns County, FL

does not have an animal welfare program in place for farm animals,

we also handle rescue cases involving everything from

horses & goats to pigs and even chickens.

They are rehabilitated and adopted when appropriate. 

In an effort to prevent neglect, abuse and abandonment,

DRFarm provides printed educational information to the public

concerning the proper care and handling of horses at any of our events.

Horsemanship classes are available to our Donors

and cover topics including but not limited to;

Safety on the farm, Feed requirements, Equine Anatomy & Biology (just the basics),

Proper Handling using the HSUS approved Parelli Natural Horsemanship methods,

and the History of Horses & Humans as it applies to today’s General Animal Welfare issues.

Contact the Farm for Class Times, Availability and Requirements.

In addition to Equine Retirement and Rehabilitation,
DRFarm promotes PMU mare / foal adoption & awareness.

‘PMU’ are the initials used to designate horses from an industry that uses

Pregnant Mares’ Urine in estrogen medications such as Premarin, Prempro, and Premphase.

While it has been proven that PMU is not the safest estrogen supplement available

to menopausal women, it is widely used and creates over 60,000 foals yearly

that are considered by-products of the industry.

Many of these foals are suitable for a wide range of sports,

yet most are slaughtered in their first year.

Many of our permanent residents

have had interesting and accomplished careers.

All of them enjoy the attention of Volunteers and Visitors.

Our facility is located in the World Golf Village area and Visitors are Welcome

to our Open House Events or may Visit By Appointment.

You can help spread the word about our Cause Right Now

By printing the Following Brochure (Front & Back)

and passing copies out to friends & family,

at local businesses, farm and feed stores and

Equine events like Horse Shows & Clinics.

click on picture to view PDF file