Tammie's fundraiser for Herefordshire Riding for the Disabled

Tammie O'Leary is raising money for Herefordshire Riding for the Disabled
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Half Marathon · 26 October 2024

Herefordshire Riding for the Disabled offers riding therapy to over 100 adults or children with a physical disability, learning disability or additional needs each week. Most beneficiaries come from within the county of Herefordshire. Service users range from 5 years to 75 years old and come from a variety of backgrounds including supported living, foster care, school and family groups. We have a dedicated Equestrian Centre with 10 horses and ponies that runs sessions all year round. Our sessions are not just ‘riding lessons’ where service users are led around on ponies - each session has a structured plan aimed to the specific need of the participants. Our coaches aim to improve balance, core strength, mobility and communication through specially constructed riding sessions and we have seen clear results. Our service is also volunteer based and we need volunteers to undertake a variety of tasks to ensure riding therapy sessions go ahead. This includes leading horses and ponies, sidewalking beside clients to encourage engagement, helping with the care of ponies on the stable yard. We have over 50 volunteers that come to us each week.

Story

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page. I am setting myself a challenge. In 2023 I had a full hip replacement due to hip dysplasia and arthritis, my days of running marathons have gone but I aim to walk/jog a half marathon in aid of a very special charity.

Herefordshire Riding for the Disabled have started the process of constructing a modern riding therapy facility at its new site between Llangrove and Whitchurch in the South of the county.

The new centre will include a 30m x 60m indoor riding arena and hydraulic rider hoist, viewing area, 15 stables and a mechanical therapy horse room. The purpose is to provide riding therapy to adults or children with a physical disability, learning disability or additional needs and we are planning so much more. We have raised 90% of the 1.5 million and although I don't expect to raise the remaining £150K I can raise something towards it. I would be so grateful if you could support me. Thank you.

Donation summary

Total
£840.51
+ £187.50 Gift Aid
Online
£840.51
Offline
£0.00

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