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The co-founder of the Hertfordshire-based centre was awarded fellowship of the Association of British Riding Schools in 2006 and in 2010 was appointed MBE for her services to the equestrian industry
London community riding school Park Lane Stables is crowdfunding to raise £1m to buy its home, after it was told its lease will not be renewed in May
“Some of our kids might have grown up in an environment without much love, or someone to tell secrets to — he’s that for them”
“For me it’s very much a team award as I’ve seen how hard our volunteers work. I have been so proud that we have been able to reach out and support so many key workers, children and military veterans through these challenging times”
In an update today (12 November) the British Horse Society (BHS) said it had been liaising with Defra and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to gain clarification on Covid legislation and the impact on riding schools
The fund will go towards riding centres struggling as a result of the pandemic
The money will go directly towards ensuring the care and welfare of horses and ponies at BHS approved centres
The riding school has made the ‘heartbreaking’ decision to close the main part of its operation as a result of finances and the pandemic
‘Potentially we may not open as a riding school if we have to sell the horses and ponies to pay the vets’ bills, it’s a big worry’
Every day, our horses work for us tirelessly, teaching riding skills, providing therapy and promoting equestrianism. In our new series, Sara Walker meets some of the horses and ponies who are Britain’s unsung heroes, such as Baldrick from Birtles Equestrian
