Snetterton World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre reopens after five-month closure

A Snetterton horse rescue and rehoming centre has reopened to the public – just in time for the summer holidays – following a five-month closure.

World Horse Welfare’s Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre reopened on Wednesday after shutting its doors in February due to an outbreak of the equine disease strangles.

Strangles is an extremely contagious illness that affects the horse’s upper respiratory tract.

Strangles outbreaks can involve many or even all horses becoming ill on yards where they live or interact. Any horse can get strangles, whatever their age, breed, health or value.

After months of robust action and ‘gold standard care’, the farm is now welcoming visitors once more.

Sue Hodgkins, Hall Farm centre manager, said: “It’s been a long time coming, but we’re absolutely delighted to be able to open our gates again in time for the school holidays.

“Our supporters have been brilliant and very understanding about us being closed for so long, so we’re very much looking forward to welcoming them back.

“Wednesdays are usually pretty busy during the summer holidays so we’re hoping to see lots of families enjoying a visit to the farm again.

“With indoor and outdoor play areas, plus lots of walks – including our trail board challenge and stamper trail, along with our coffee shop for refreshments, it’s a great day out.

“On certain dates, we’ll also have behind the scenes tours and pony grooming, so keep an eye on our website for details of those.”

Hall Farm is open 11am-4pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays during the school holidays.

Anyone wanting to visit can book on World Horse Welfare’s website.

Tickets cost £3 for adults and children aged five-17. Children under the age of five are free, while dogs on leads are also welcome.

Prior to reopening to visitors, the centre has also been able to restart its rehoming scheme in the recent weeks.

The team is delighted to announce it has already rehomed eight horses and ponies, with another 10 having confirmed homes lined up.

With rehoming having been paused for so long the farm was at full capacity and unable to take in any more horses in need of help, so finding loving homes for the horses and ponies that have been successfully rehabilitated is vital.