A horse riding centre says it is "super happy" to have reopened after temporarily closing due to a "highly contagious" disease.
The Magpie Centre, near Downham Market, shut its doors in early July following a confirmed case of strangles.
According to the British Horse Society, strangles is "a disease caused by a highly infectious bacteria called Streptococcus equi" and is so called because the airway can become restricted by swollen lymph nodes.
Holly Mason, a trustee at the centre, said: "We’re super happy to be reopened and welcome back our clients, children and adults from all different backgrounds.
"The horses are all back to work too and they are really happy to see everyone again."
The centre also welcomed back its volunteers, who were unable to assist during the temporary closure.
However, the closure continues to have a financial impact on the centre.
“It was a tough time while we were closed, and we are still working to close the financial gap," Ms Mason explained.
"Horses cost a lot of money."
During the closure, the centre launched a fundraiser which needed to raise about £4,200 a week to cover the cost of feed, bedding, veterinary care and other essentials for its animals.
Ms Mason added: "We kept in touch with everyone while we were closed to keep them all up to date with what’s going on.
"We used our time wisely to catch up with different jobs, but it was tough to be closed, as we are a community that we’ve built of people with staff, clients, and volunteers."
The centre is now in need of more trustees and volunteers, particularly for safeguarding, IT and fundraising.
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