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hen you think of Blackpool, what comes to mind? The beach? The
Wtower? The piers? One thing that you may not immediately think about,
or even know about, is the World Horse Welfare, which have a visitors’ centre in
Blackpool. It’s not right in the heart of Blackpool, but a 20-minute bus ride away.
The journey is definitely worth it though, as you get to walk around their barn
and pastures to see and meet the horses that they have rescued and are in the
process of rehabilitating.

orld Horse Welfare are an international charity, originally founded in
W1927, with the vision of a world where every horse is treated with re-
spect, compassion and understanding. Unfortunately, many of the horses that
arrive at Penny Farm, World Horse Welfare’s residence in Blackpool, have not
been treated with respect, compassion or understanding. They have often been
mistreated or neglected. World Horse Welfare aim to rehome all the horses that
they rescue and rehabilitate. They care for 60 horses on their land until they are
ready to be rehomed through their rehoming scheme. They are constantly res-

cuing horses, rehabilitating them and then rehoming them.

enny Farm is open three days a week – Wednesday,
PSaturday and Sunday, 11am – 3pm. It’s free to visit
the centre, but donations are welcome. World Horse Welfare
also have locations in Aberdeenshire (Belwade Farm), Som-
erset (Glenda Spooner Farm) and Norfolk (Hall Farm).

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