Horse sanctuary counting the 10,000 cost as storm leaves trail of destruction [Video]

Storm Darragh cost the Mare and Foal Sanctuary an estimated £10,000, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

The equine welfare charity said it is grateful no horses, ponies or people were hurt in the storm last weekend, which a spokesperson said is largely owing to “careful planning and regular daily maintenance of its land and buildings”. But it is counting the cost, after field shelters and trees were ripped from the ground and a Christmas visitor event had to be cancelled.

All four of its sanctuary sites were affected; field shelters were sent flying, one through a fence, at the Honeysuckle site, and the metal side of the feeder barn and wooden slats from outbuildings at Upcott Park rehoming yard near Holsworthy worked loose in strong winds.

The Yelverton Moorland rescue facility was without power all day on Sunday and a tree came down at Coombe Park education and equestrian centre.

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