Raised: 67%
Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £3,368.00
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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page!

From July to October I am riding a thousand miles round the hill tracks of Scotland to raise money for World Horse Welfare, accompanied by my Highland ponies Doogs and Yeoman. 

I first got interested in the fantastic work this charity does through my farriers, the Balfours of Tealing, who regularly volunteer their time in the world's most needy communities.  They train local people in the skills needed to look after working horses in developing countries, with lots of benefits for the horses AND the people.

This journey is a huge adventure for us, but one which will be exciting and no doubt challenging as the 'boys' and I wend our way through some of the wilder parts of Scotland. We've had tremendous support and help from businesses and individuals.

You can follow our progress round Scotland through my website www.afinehorse.co.uk.  Words of encouragement and advice are very welcome (you can contact me through the website), and so are donations!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: World Horse Welfare (previously International League for the Protection of Horses) gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me if you can, and tell your friends - every single penny goes directly to World Horse Welfare!

UPDATE: We're off! Follow our ride blog on http://afinehorse.blogspot.com/ - updated regularly - whenever technology allows...!

what a fantastic & worthwhile adventure - well done Donation by Catriona Brown 07/10/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done to the three of you and good luck for the home stretch Donation by Steve Ravey 28/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

You 3 are looking fabulous - we are in awe! Can't wait to see you in October. Donation by El Everett-Bechtold 15/09/09  

£150.00

Good luck and have a safe trip Donation by Mary Drysdale 12/09/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Hope you enjoy the trip and reach your target. Donation by Sheila Knight (nee Newlands) 28/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Glad you enjoyed your visit to Arran and that the ponies coped with the crossing to Claonaig. Donation by Isla Murchie 23/08/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

The very best of luck from Claire, Kate and the horses. Donation by Claire:-} 10/08/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

Glad thinks are going well . Looking forward to reading more . all the best Donation by susan griffiths 08/08/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a safe and fabulous journey together Donation by Carin Webster 21/07/09  

£25.00

Hope you have a great ride, I'm green with envy!! Good Luck Donation by Kate Lawrie 25/06/09  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

May the breeze keep the midgies away! Donation by Corinna Gow 09/06/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

hope you all have a safe journey Donation by susan griffiths 07/06/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Have a wonderful journey Donation by Lesley Clayton 05/06/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £355.00
  Offline donations: £3,013.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £50.77

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