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Belwade Farm

Coordinates: 57°4′31.22″N 2°43′50.57″W / 57.0753389°N 2.7307139°W / 57.0753389; -2.7307139
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Belwade Farm is a horse stables near Aboyne, Scotland owned by World Horse Welfare.

History

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "New horse welfare centre for Aberdeenshire". The Scottish Farmer. 2012-10-11. Archived from the original on 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.

57°4′31.22″N 2°43′50.57″W / 57.0753389°N 2.7307139°W / 57.0753389; -2.7307139