Belwade Farm
Belwade Farm is a horse stables near Aboyne, Scotland owned by World Horse Welfare.
History[edit]
A new visitor centre and indoor arena was opened by Princess Anne, the president of World Horse Welfare, in October 2012.[1]
In 2018, the site was caring for 30 horses.[2] In May 2020, the site was at capacity, with 92 horses in its care.[3] The site was closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It reopened in August 2021.[4]
Work[edit]
The site contains a rescue and rehoming centre, which cares for horses, donkeys, and ponies.[2] It is the only World Horse Welfare facility in Scotland.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "New horse welfare centre for Aberdeenshire". The Scottish Farmer. 2012-10-11. Archived from the original on 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ a b Morrice, Emma (2018-02-18). "Watch: Charity in plea to find new homes for horses and ponies in North-east". Evening Express. Archived from the original on 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ a b Briggs, Billy (2020-05-18). "Horse rescue charities facing closure due to Covid-19". The Ferret. Archived from the original on 2020-05-18. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
- ^ Robertson, Lauren (2021-08-11). "Aberdeenshire horse sanctuary reopens to the public after over a year". Evening Express. Archived from the original on 2021-08-11. Retrieved 2021-08-12.