Morning with Carl Hester on offer in AHT auction
A morning with Carl Hester, a box at Ascot and a polo session are among the items on offer at the Animal Health Trust’s (AHT) silent auction.
The auction is running in the build-up to the AHT’s equestrian awards ceremony, which takes place this evening (27 October).
There are 45 lots to bid on offer, all of which have been donated to raise funds for the AHT’s work fighting disease and injury in animals.
“The annual AHT UK Equestrian Awards take place this Thursday and you too can join in the festivities by bidding in the pre-event silent auction,” said an AHT spokesman.
“There are 45 exclusive lots to bid on, all of which have been donated especially to raise money for our important work fighting disease and injury in animals.
“Up for grabs is a private morning with dressage Olympic gold medallist Carl Hester, a holiday in St Lucia, beautiful artwork, once in a lifetime sporting experiences and much, much more.”
A selection of the lots on offer
- ‘Colour of Africa’ artwork by Yvonne Lamden Cooper
- A morning for two with Carl Hester
- An Ascot box for 16 people
- Lunch or dinner for 12 at Tramshed in London
- ‘The Scotsman’ artwork by Debbie Boon
- ‘Thistledown’ artwork by Debbie Boon
- A bottle of Champagne Salmanazar, Taittinger Brut Reserve
- A week’s stay at Le Chateau de Rochebonne
- A ladies Kilim handbag
- A polo Lesson for two at Beaufort Polo Club
- A morning on the gallops with Nicky Henderson
- ‘Schools Out’ artwork by Aaminah Snowdon
- ‘Just five more minutes’ artwork by Aaminah Snowdon
- A two-night spa stay at Alexander House Hotel
- ‘Blue Tit’ artwork by Adam Binder
- ‘A date with Hattie’ artwork by Sam Toft
- A flying lesson with Aero Club, Cambridge
- ‘Peanut’ artwork by Becky Mair
- Qatar Goodwood Festival 2017 box for 16
- A two-night golfing stay at the K Club, Ireland
- A seven-day stay in Marigot Bay, St Lucia
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The bidding closes at midday today, so don’t miss your chance to take part.
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