'We' are still here :-)

February 28, 2013
Yesterday I received a very unexpected donation from The Netherlands for On Horses for Horses to give to World Horse Welfare and it really made my day. Our total raised for this great charity in two years now stands at £3746 and that is more than any one of us could donate alone. That is the idea and beauty of On Horses For Horses (If I say so myself).

This donation also was a wee kick up the bum I needed. As my beloved 'uncle dad' very sadly died last November I have not been as much of a driving force behind On Horses for Horses as I want to be and also my ozone blanket project slowed down a bit. Partly due to my circumstances and partly because people are reluctant to back an alternative medical treatment which I understand and respect. I have recently placed an order for On Horses for Horses pens and am selling them at £3.50 plus postage so I can donate the difference (£1.22 per pen) to this blanket project. This should give me an extra £30.50 to donate, making my modest contribution just over £50. I think getting enough money together may take a while but I am stubborn and will go on until I can help Highveld Horse Care Unit and their horses.

Of course this does not in any way, shape or form replace my support for World Horse Welfare. As long as they keep doing what they are doing I will keep supporting them. 

I think (hope) that the current horse meat scandal has put a spotlight on the situation that horses to slaughter find themselves in. I know some people have asked me what the problem was and I highlighted the transport situation .. the DIRE transport situation... and have pointed people in the direction of the campaign World Horse Welfare has been fighting for about 85 years. Just in case you are not aware: please read this and if you care do speak up and sign the petition attached  http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/help-tomorrow/horsemeatscandal


Now I know it is only February (just) but here a reminder that our quest to Ride Around The World And Raise Money for World Horse Welfare does continue in September this year  :-)  I think I may still be in the UK for that time but wherever I live in I know I will be adding some miles and cash to this cause. I hope you will join us... again.

Feel free to leave comments here -  I think I have added the possibility to be interactive here  :-) 

Hugs x


 


 
 

It is Summer in Africa - we need your help!

December 30, 2012
I am copying 2 posts and a picture from AHS The Equine Challlenge facebook page: Just so you know why I think it is important to do something to help. The thought of loosing my Chabzo like that breaks my heart and this is Summer for the people and their beloved horses in South Africa - every year... :-(

****Jack Sparrow 3 years. 24th December 15h00 no swelling cantering with Gibson in the camp. 25th Dec 20012 10H00 found with difficulty breathing, shaking, NO swelling, temp 38.5. Treat...

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New year

December 19, 2012
It has been a bit quiet here - it usually is around this time of year - but let me take the opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas
and a
all the best for 2013

Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, I wish you happiness and good health
 
I do hope to hear from you guys when we get the next round of rides in for World Horse Welfare  - September it is again!!! - and fingers crossed 2013 sees better legislation on long haul transport for horse to slaughter, better treatment for African Horse...

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One of Project for the African horses -

October 13, 2012

On Horses for Horses Months is over and although there are still donations to come in, no more miles will be added to this year’s totals   this means it was quiet enough, for long enough, for me to come up with another plan to improve some equine lives and keep me out if mischief at the same time…  

Perhaps I am writing this blog a bit prematurely as the plan is in its very early stages and I do not have much more than a rough outline. However, this is me and ‘me’ cannot sit in...


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So how did we do this year?

October 8, 2012
After a round of emails I just received the last donations of miles ridden in September and more pledges for donations for this years On Horses For Horses and it is looking goooood.

The last 3 riders just put us over the 2000 miles mark (Dance of joy) and I have to admit I will let one lady cheat as she will be riding some miles for us in October. 'She' is Nicola, who made a great contribution last year by getting a large endurance ride in Glastonbury on board who donated all their ridden mile...
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Sunday is the last day of the challenge this year

September 28, 2012
This Sunday is September 30th and the last day we can ride on horses for horses in 2012.  

I have a gentle second ride planned for after work - yes, that was a bit of a mishap, that working bit, as was me cracking my rib during a loading incident on my 1st On Horses For Horses ride on the 9th. First time I cracked anything other than a bad joke and it was rather uncomfortable at times. (I can see how my cracking bad jokes could've been uncomfortable to others) Fortunately, nearly 3 weeks on, I...
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miles and pounds keep trickling in....

September 24, 2012
3/4 into September and several rides have taken place and fun stories & photos are getting posted on my facebook page or in the On Horses For Horses group. I have updated the mileage and donations as I have received them and at the moment we stand at £2695.15 and 3746 miles. I aim to reach £3000 and 4000 miles this year. It is still feasible as I have yet to get the miles and donations from 3 rides that have taken place last weekend and there are more happening next week. The Fort William t...
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Royal Opening New Belwade

September 21, 2012
Just back in the door after a short break in Aberdeen. John and I decided to have a 3 day holiday combined with my invitation to the opening of New Belwade. New Belwade is one of the centersof World Horse Welfare and I was quite keen to see the facilities, and yes, I admit, excited about being invited to 'a royal do'. I don't get a lot of opportunities to dress up....

Our cottage was half an hour drive from Belwade and I arrive 25 minutes early (yep, pigs can fly). I report at the desk, get th...
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In overdrive.....

September 17, 2012
OVERDRIVE:
Here is me glued to the laptop again at all stupid hours of the day -  and night - checking for updates on On Horses. A tad silly because like, for instance, right now it is Monday just before 6pm - and nobody will be out riding for On Horses... still..... I just can't walk away (I have tried, trust me)  So I have edited the home page about 20 times and I hope it is an improvement.
 
WHY NOT JOIN?
I had asked the question on a few forums, and in conversations, recently why some people ...
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Carefully hoping for 4000 miles and £3000

September 14, 2012
Sure we can do that......?? 

The running total of the donations passed the £2500 mark and we are not that far of the 4000 miles....  so I think this should at least be feasible..... and then it is only 2096 to go  :-)

There are still several rides on the horizon this month and with that more donations too.

This weekend CHARLIE MADELEY has her ride in Rochdale (GO Charlie!!) on Saturday the 15th
and 
ROBINSONS EQUESTRIAN is having a car-boot sale at their Superstore in Basingstoke on the same date...
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