Belwade Farm Explained

Belwade Farm is a horse stables near Aboyne, Scotland owned by World Horse Welfare.

History

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

The site contains a rescue and rehoming centre, which cares for horses, donkeys, and ponies. It is the only World Horse Welfare facility in Scotland.

References

1. Web site: 2012-10-11. New horse welfare centre for Aberdeenshire. live. 2021-08-12. The Scottish Farmer. https://web.archive.org/web/20210812174301/https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/equine/14414750.new-horse-welfare-centre-for-aberdeenshire/ . 2021-08-12 .
2. Web site: Morrice. Emma. 2018-02-18. Watch: Charity in plea to find new homes for horses and ponies in North-east. live. 2021-08-12. Evening Express. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20210812174257/https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/charity-in-plea-to-find-new-homes-for-horses-and-ponies-in-north-east/ . 2021-08-12 .
3. Web site: Briggs. Billy. 2020-05-18. Horse rescue charities facing closure due to Covid-19. live. 2021-08-12. The Ferret. en-GB. https://web.archive.org/web/20200518095215/https://theferret.scot/horse-rescue-charities-closure-coronavirus/ . 2020-05-18 .
4. Web site: Robertson. Lauren. 2021-08-11. Aberdeenshire horse sanctuary reopens to the public after over a year. live. 2021-08-12. Evening Express. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20210811211826/https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/aberdeenshire-horse-sanctuary-reopens-to-the-public-after-over-a-year/ . 2021-08-11 .