World Horse Welfare’s Glenda Spooner Farm reopens to visitors following devastating floods
Heavy rainfall affected not just the fields at the Glenda Spooner Farm but, a flash flood damaged the ground floors of two bungalows used as groom’s accommodation and their Visitor Centre.
Farm Manager Claire Dickie said: “It was like nothing we had ever seen before. We are pretty used to wet weather – living in Somerset – but it was like someone had tipped the sea into our farm.”
“Now the initial clean-up has finished we are looking forward to welcoming our supporters back. They can once again enjoy the coffee shop, Visitor Centre, crew yards and play area, as well as a short walk around the paddocks.
“Unfortunately, due to flood damage, the farm walks remain closed until further notice while repairs are under way.”
All the horses living on the farm are doing well (as pictured).
Affected members of staff have been provided with temporary accommodation while the clean-up continues.
World Horse Welfare have expressed their thanks to everyone who has offered to help during this challenging time.
To find out more about supporting Glenda Spooner Farm, or any other sites, visit their the World Horse Welfare website.
Suzanne: BA (Hons) in Marketing Management, Diploma in Equine Studies, B.E.M.A Member. An entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in marketing, publishing, content curation, editing, and media writing. Avid equestrian, riding since the age of 5 and owning horses for over 35 years. Proud mum to humans, dogs, and a horse.