Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Redwings Horse Sanctuary

Redwings Horse Sanctuary is a registered charity that provides a home for rescued horses, based in Norfolk, England.

Aims

"Our primary purpose is to provide and promote the welfare, protection and care of horses, ponies, donkeys and mules that have suffered from maltreatment, neglect or poor circumstance. Our work has three main themes – rescue and rehabilitation, specialist sanctuary care and prevention through education". [ [http://www.redwings.org.uk/aboutus.htm Redwings] accessed 12/11/07]

History

Redwings was founded in 1984 by Wendy Valentine who left to form Hillside Animal Sanctuary in 1995. [ [http://www.art4charity.org.uk/Charity_detail.php?IDorg=5 Hillside] accessed 12/11/07] Redwings is now the largest horse charity in the UK. [ [http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/article.php?aid=151400 Horse & Hound] accessed 12/11/07] Redwings provides a safe home for rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules who have been neglected and ill-treated.

Today

In October 2005 Redwings merged with the Ada Cole Memorial Stables in Essex and have visitor centres in Norfolk, Essex and Warwickshire.

References

External links

* [http://www.redwings.org.uk/index.htm Redwings Horse Sanctuary Official Site]


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