Flowers for Mary King

[haybales]

i really think it should be mary's choice, it will be more personal that way

 

[jacks_mum]

Sending a donation now, can someone pm her addy so i can send a card

who ever suggested flowers to his owner - i agree, I think we will certainly have enough money raised

 

[JM07]

As MK is aDevon lass i'm sure she'd apreciate a donation to a vital service that relies heavily on voluntary donations,and does a sterling job helping many injursed countryside lovers....

 

[Walrus]

To put in my 2-peneth (without meaning any offence). I think flowers to Mary and the owners and then maybe the rest split between the Caroline Pratt memorial and Devon Air Ambulance. I just think a portrait is very personal and also I bet she has one or more esp after the olympics and doing so well with him. Just what I think...

 

[monica987]

I think we should just leave it to her!

 

[katherinef]

Yes I agree, letting Mary decide howthe funds should be utlised probably is the best idea.

 

[eventingdiva]

Lovely idea, i'll send money now x

 

[wizoz]

If it does go to charity, I think it should be the Devon Air Ambulance. But ultimately I believe Mary should be given the choice.

 

[jeanettethree]

I think it should be Marys choice too,

 

[heidi123]

I think deff flowers for mary and owner!!

 

[_Acolyte_]

Have just donated - thanks for organising this Happy Horse

 

[Puppy]

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thanks so much Puppy. that would be great, could you do a fiver and i'll write you a cheque?

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Shall do it right now my love. I think you have my address from a FB thread t'other week right? My home one, not college one ok

 

[heidi123]

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Mine is sent now. There is a Caroline Pratt Memorial Fund if anyone thought that might be appropriate.

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What a fab idea, as so close to mary's heart im sure!!

 

[Skhosu]

I have sent a small amount, all I can afford, I think the charity should be to her choice

 

[Jericho]

have sent you my contribution via Paypal.
RIP Cavvy and our thoughts are with you Mary

 

[Abracadabjar]

Im in.

Pennies sent now

 

[now_loves_mares]

OMG. Just logged in and saw this post - I don't even know what happened! However I get the gist and have sent £5 straight away. Poor Mary

My own thoughts would be flowers to Mary and owners and charity donation of her choice, but happy with whatever you decide. Great idea, thanks for doing it.

 

[Lottie83]

Caroline Pratt Memorial Fund would be a lovely idea! I agree it would probably be close to Mary Kings heart!x

 

[Happy Horse]

I think we will have to just put from the HHO forum members as you are limited on the number of words and we have had so many donations!

I found this which is an idea for a charity to donate to:

http://www.spinal-research.org/display_page.asp?section=saddle&id=384

As we could debate for hours, please vote where you would like the excess to go. If don't split wins then I'll send the balance to the charity with the most votes. If split wins, I'll divide it 50/50 between the two most popular. If Mary's choice gets most votes, I'll contact her directly. I know it will be impossible to make everyone completely happy so I hope this is a fair solution.

 

[Happy Horse]

We are now at £250. I think this goes to show just how popular Mary is.

 

[jacks_mum]

Happy Horse, firstly thanks so much for doing this. I have donated now. secondly would you mind pm'ing me MK's address so I can send a card please? Feel free to sy no, if you don't want to do that.

 

[Puppy]

I can't think of a rider I respect more and whom deserves this less than Mary

 

[jacks_mum]

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I can't think of a rider I respect more and whom deserves this less than Mary

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me either Puppy, she is my equestrian heroine

 

[wizoz]

She is an Icon and an inspiration to a lot of people and a thoroughly lovely woman. The amount does not suprise me. By tomorrow, I bet it is double this!

 

[Gonetofrance]

The pic in my avi is Cavvy...I did it for the owners, and I'm going to do a print for Mary if the owners think it appropriate.
From what I know of her, ( and I don't know her but I have met her) I think she'll be so touched by the sympathy here.
The Caroline Pratt fund would be close to both her and Janette Chin's hearts, I think.

 

[rubyred]

I don't do paypal but would like to donate, is there any other way?

 

[arwenplusone]

Only just seen this. Lovely idea HH - I have sent you my donation.

Thanks for organising. x

 

[wizoz]

I think that it's a blimmin good pic too!

 

[Happy Horse]

Final update until after IACGMOOH is £266.

Well done everyone!

 

[Gonetofrance]

Thank you. I'm in bits, really.