Historic Rare Horse Centre Reduces Public Services
A centre dedicated to the breeding and welfare of rare horses for centuries has announced reductions to its public facilities due to rising costs.
The Suffolk Punch Trust has operated a stud at Hollesley in Suffolk since 1759.
Suffolk Punch horses represent Britain's oldest heavy horse breed and are classified as critically endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST).
On Friday, the trust stated it was addressing the "harsh realities of the current economic climate" and, while maintaining its "colony stud," it has decided to close its visitor centre, cafe, and shop.
"Like many other charities and businesses having to respond to the harsh realities of the current economic climate,
"The Suffolk Punch Trust has decided to restructure it's operations to focus on the future development of the trust's Colony Stud.
"Suffolk Horses have been bred at The Colony Stud at Hollesley in Suffolk for over 265 years (since 1759), making us the longest-established stud dedicated to the breed."
The trust further commented on its plans:
"Our forward-looking plans for The Colony Stud [will] build upon its successful track record, albeit in a slightly slimmed-down form, to ensure its future economic sustainability."
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