Pennsbury Manor in Morrisville, a reconstruction of William Penn’s country estate, is home to Norway Hanover, a retired race horse enjoying his golden years in comfort, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc.
Rescued from a Colorado kill pen, the steed has become a beloved presence. Norway brings warmth and charm to its historic grounds.
“Norway’s role is just to be calm around the animals,” said Carole Cunliffe, Animal Curator at Pennsbury Manor. “To be calm around lots of school visitors and lots of museum visitors… He’s a superstar for sure.”
Pennsbury Manor gives visitors the chance to feel what life was like in the 1600s, during Penn’s time.
“They see live demonstrations, demonstrators with spinning wool, demonstrators doing blacksmithing, joining, and, of course, the animals,” said Cunliffe.
Norway, a 16-year-old Standardbred gelding, came to the manor from a group known as the Standardbred Retirement Foundation, a nonprofit rescuing former harness racers. He fit perfectly into his new home.
“He doesn’t have to do anything for us, except just to be gentle, be kind, and we hope that will continue for a very long time,” said Cunliffe.
To discover more about Norway Hanover’s story and his role at Pennsbury Manor, watch the full segment on 6abc.
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