Redwings Horse Sanctuary
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Redwings Horse Sanctuary is a registered charity that provides a home for rescued horses, based in Norfolk, England.
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[edit] 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".[1]
[edit] History
Redwings was founded in 1984 by Wendy Valentine who left to form Hillside Animal Sanctuary in 1995.[2] Redwings is now the largest horse charity in the UK.[3] Redwings provides a safe home for rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules who have been neglected and ill-treated.
[edit] Today
In October 2005 Redwings merged with the Ada Cole Memorial Stables in Essex and have visitor centres in Norfolk, Essex and Warwickshire.
