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A brown horse rearing up on its hind legs in front of a fenced area with a blue welcome sign and trees in the background on a sunny day.

Meet Basil – Our Star Stallion

Since 1989, our sanctuary has been a safe haven for horses and animals from all walks of life. Whether they come from difficult circumstances, retiring from careers in entertainment, or

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Two large black and white Shire horses with feathered hooves stand side by side in harnesses on grass. A man in a red jacket holds their reins, whilst a young boy leans on a wooden fence nearby. Trees and fields are in the background.

Wandle Goliath

Shire Horse – 19.1/4hh – Died July 19th 2001Formally the tallest shire horse in the world.  More information about Wandle Goliath (Golly) will be published here shortly.  Read about Goliath’s

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A large, muscular black horse stands on grass in a fenced outdoor area with trees and a bench in the background. The horse’s coat is glossy and its mane and tail are long and flowing.

Dante

Friesian Horse – Died April 5th 2022  Today has been another devastating blow to the centre. As you know yesterday our beautiful Friesian horse, Dante came down with colic. Sadly

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A brown horse with a long mane stands in a grassy field dotted with yellow flowers, surrounded by green trees and a wooden fence on a sunny day.

The Sad Loss of Rosie

March 27 2022 We are totally devastated as today we unexpectedly lost Rosie our very beautiful Suffolk Punch. Rosie had a condition called wobblers syndrome, which is a condition that

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