CENTENARY OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1914 - 1918
REMEMBERING THE WAR HORSE AND OTHER ANIMALS WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR US
WHATS ON - come and join our fund raising events
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10 mile Ride for Two Charities
and a War Memorial
31 May 2014
Starting at RB Equestrian using public bridleways through to Oak Wood, Woburn, Browns Wood, Aspley Wood back to Great Brickhill.
After a week of constant rain and having to change the route the sun came out for us and and good day was had by all.
Nineteen riders turned out, the route was challenging in places but all came back with a smile and safe. Well done to everyone and thank you all for your support
10 mile Ride for Two Charities and a War Memorial
22 June 2014
Starting at RB Equestrian using public bridleways and small roads/lanes through to Little Brickhill, to Browns Wood, to Aspley Wood back through Great Brickhill.
It was a beautiful sunny day and everyone enjoyed the ride. Got a bit warm so the horses and riders really appreciated the water on offer on their return. The youngest rider was six years old on a lovely black pony, she was amazing, loved the ride just exhausted, the pony was just as cool as he when he started, brilliant fitness, well done 'Poppy'.
Fund Raising for Remembrance Day
Saturday 8th November
A lovely fun day it turned out to be, a great social event as usual at RB Equestrian tack and feed store.
The 50/50 competion had a lot of interest, an enlarged picture of the horse vs tank had a grid drawn across and the squares were numbered. A square cost £1 the total squares sold were split 50% to the winner and 50% to the charties. A lady from Buckingham was the cash prize winner.
The raffle was drawn by Roz, the first prize was a framed limited edition sketch drawn by Amy Goodman, whom is creating the life size bronze War Memorial of the War Horse and Trooper, to be mounted in Romsey Park, the site of the Army Remount Centre 1914 - 1918, where the horses and soldiers were trained for six weeks before shipment to the front.
The winner was Sarah, she keeps her horses at Bury Farm, introduced me to her first now aged horse which she brought from the town of Romsey!
Gross donations raised to date £1,900.00
11 Mile Ride for Two Charities and a War Memorial
27 July 2014
Starting at RB Equestrian using public bridleways, private land and small roads/lanes through to Little Brickhill, to Water Eaton, to Stoke Hammond then back to Great Brickhill.
Another good turn out on a very warm day, a water stop half way round was much appreciated by the horses. The riders really enjoyed the ride and complimented on the orangisation and success of the event.
Taking part was a TREC organiser and judge who also complimented the ride said that anyone considering TREC would gain valuable experience with the differing terrains on this ride event
Summer Fair at Rushmere Country Park
24 August 2014
A lovely fun day in the park was shared with 2500 visitors, many who brought their dog along with them to enter the Dog Show.
There was a plant sale, wood carvings, handmade jewelery, gifts and loads more
Plus information and education stalls on Rushmere and Stockgrove Country Parks, and myself on 'Do you know your Rights of Way'
16, 11 and 5 mile Fun Rides
Sunday 31 August 2014
Another successful Fun Ride with perfect weather conditions and everyone had a good ride.
Lovely to meet riders and horses with different abilities, from the happy hacker to the more experienced.
Emma from the Chiltern and Thames Rider magazine on her lovely horse Marley rode the 16 mile route, when they came back looked just as cool as when they started.
The late addition of a 5 mile ride proved to be popular, allowing the younger riders to take part.
A representative from the Rare Breeds Society' walked leading one of her Exmoor ponies on the 5 mile route and said she really enjoyed it.
On their return there is drinking water for the horses and for the riders bottled water and a banana
I would like to thank everyone for the lovely feedback and look forward to next time.
Christmas Auction
The Christmas auction of a set of cuff links representing the Animals and Soldiers in War, raised £65.00, the donation is shared between th World Horse Welfare and the Blue Cross.
Thank you to everyone who took part and a
HAPPY NEW YEAR
