John loved horses and riding. Avon Riding Centre was his local Riding for the Disabled Centre. He once helped here briefly before needing to spend more time caring for Diana. Avon Riding Centre now has an emergency appeal to reopen and continue to support disabled people, following the current crisis. Their story can be found below. Thank you very much for supporting this great cause in John's memory.

Avon Riding Centre, a riding school which offers Riding for the Disabled and non-disabled lessons has had to close due to the Covid-19 crisis. When open, the Centre works with over 300 people a week, 200 of which are in Riding for the Disabled programme. Research shows horse riding with RDA is not only fun but delivers physical benefits, boosts confidence, improves communication skills and helps participants to build relationships. To ensure it's future, the Centre needs to raise funds during the time it is closed. Although they are not operating, the horses still need caring for, there are feed costs and routine farrier and veterinary visits. The Centre also has other overheads to pay for, which all currently totals £6,262.41. By choosing to support Avon Riding Centre you are helping to ensure the future of the riders. For some, horse riding offers them an escape, an opportunity to fit in. Please help the Centre to reopen. This will ensure they can continue to change lives.