I’m generally not one for crowdfunding but ...

[ihatework]

.... this one for me has so much merit. It’s more than just horse riding

https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/new...chovW1wv1rNTmrdiP564yhKnDYnpYgd93mBN1PO9N7G-o

 

[Michen]

Agreed, kept meaning to donate so thanks for the memory jog as now done.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

That does look like a worthwhile cause - as you say, OP, not just horse-riding. I hadn't heard of it before, so thanks for raising this.

 

[babymare]

This is so different than those pleading money for such has vet bills! This serves a very wide community. Don't normally donate to crowd funding but I will to help here. Thank you for sharing

 

[Tash88]

I understand the purpose the yard serves, but I live nearby and it isn't a nice place at all; cramped, tiny stables and in an unsuitable location on the side of a road. Really the place is a mess and very run down. It would be a shame to lose the facility but it would be better in a different location, and there are other, better RDA centres not too far away.

Plus I don't rate the staff and have had to complain about them on several occasions - not wearing hi-viz, general incompetence when riding on the roads, not being polite to traffic etc. The manager is always on the scrounge and I just think that horse welfare is a second priority. I know that the RDA is a charity but they seem to take it to the next level; I think they need to stop fighting for something that isn't working and rethink their strategy.

 

[Suncat]

donated also, thanks for sharing - a centre like this changes and improves so many lives

 

[pansymouse]

Thank you for highlighting this very worth campaign. I am also not usually a crowd funding donor but I think this is properly what it's for.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

P ark Lane Stables have been on BBC Breakfast this morning, they have managed to raise £half a million but they only have until the end of February to raise the rest. The horses that I saw looked to be in excellent condition and there is nothing wrong with the size/layout of the stables that I could see. The riders and their families certainly appreciate their efforts. I hope they manage to meet their target, the RDA group that I am involved with works mainly with children and adults with Learning Disabilities and I know how much they benefit from the interaction with the horses and ponies, as well as with the volunteers.

 

[stormox]

Stables are needed in innner city areas. It is so good that these kids get a chance to ride. I lived near Mudchute on the Isle of dogs a few years ago and it was lovely to walk past and see the kids in the school enjoying themselves.
Plus it gave people who worked at Canary Wharf a chance to ride.

 

[Rumtytum]

Donated this morning, I hope they are successful

 

[lilly1]

They've done it. Jumped up since yesterday.

Must say I'm thrilled as would have been such a loss to the local community.

 

[Rumtytum]

Hurrah!

 

[Renvers]

Agreed, kept meaning to donate so thanks for the memory jog as now done.

same here trundles off to do my bit...

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I am so pleased!

 

[hobo]

Lovely update on BBC news they have reached their target and are safe. Podney looks fantastic seems impossible to think he is 40!!