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Keeping Active

By Katie Brown April 10, 2018 April 9, 2018 Horses, Riders

Winter has certainly dragged on this year, but we are not letting it get us down at Ravelrig. We had a visit at the end of March from the Multiple Sclerosis Society, who are running a project called MSS Active Together to help build motivation and confidence for those affected by MS to get more physically active.

There were six riders who joined us, with Thumper and Teemo helping show them the ropes. Some of them had never ridden before, so it was lovely to see smiles and laughter from everyone involved.

Tracey from the MS Society said “The session could not have been any better, we were very thankful and appreciative of the support received from your marvellous team of volunteers”

We hope to welcome the six to regular lessons here at Ravelrig.

Going over the jumps

Riding Thumper

Riding with Teemo

Thumper

Getting onto Thumper

Teemo looking after the riders

Having fun at Ravelrig

Annual Health Check

By Katie Brown March 14, 2018 March 14, 2018 Horses, Ravelrig RDA

Tess from Dick Vets arrived at Ravelrig yesterday to give each of our horses their annual health check. Tess had a good look at each of the horses in their stable to begin with, checking their eyes, heart and bones.

After Tess had given them a good look at in the stable, each of them were led out by Barbara and walked up and down the yard. From doing this Tess was able to have a good look at each of them and how they walked to make sure they were not lame or looked like they were holding themselves differently.

Then, much to Barbara’s delight they each had to trot, so Barbara must have run at least a mile yesterday with all of the horses.

Each of the horses were given a clean bill of health and Tess was really pleased with them.

Thank you Tess!

Barbara running with Tonto

Tess looking at Buddie trotting

Buddie having his eyes examined

Toby

By Katie Brown January 6, 2018 January 11, 2018 Horses, Ravelrig RDA

It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that Toby has passed away, suddenly, but peacefully during the night. He was in the field, surrounded by all his pony friends at Ravelrig RDA.

We understand you will find this very sad and we will share more information with you once we have spoken to the vet.

Rest in Peace Toby, you will be missed by everyone.

Further News on the sad death of Toby.

We have received the post mortem results for Toby and they revealed he died of acute peritinitus.

This has been described as a freak situation and it was not preventable. The vet said his death would have been very quick. The rest of the herd are fit and healthy but a bit subdued which is normal after the loss of a herd member.

Toby was a wonderful, trustworthy and calm member of the Ravelrig RDA team. We can all picture him usually a bit muddy or having a snooze. Here he is, looking very handsome, in a display before HRH Princess Anne – doesn’t he look smart?

Thank you to the transport company, Dick Vet and volunteers who have helped Ravelrig RDA at this time.

Toby

Merry Christmas!

By Katie Brown December 23, 2017 December 21, 2017 Horses, Ravelrig RDA

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our riders, families and volunteers a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

Thank you for your continued support throughout 2017 and we look forward to the year ahead.

Merry Christmas from Santa and his Elves at Ravelrig

Christmas Gift Ideas

By Katie Brown November 30, 2017 November 29, 2017 Fundraising, Horses, Ravelrig RDA

Are you like me and run out of gift ideas or have those family members or friends that are just so difficult to buy for? You’ve bought them hankies, socks, jumpers and toiletries for the last few years and need a bit of inspiration?

Well, we are here to help and we have the most unique presents to suggest. All your present buying woes will be taken care of and you will be helping a wonderful charity at the same time. Is this possible I hear you ask, well yes it is.

Why not ADOPT one of Ravelrig’s wonderful horses? For just £30 your friend will receive a Welcome Pack, Birthday & Christmas card and a pony ride. I know it’s really only £30!

Click here for more information and give us a shout if you have any questions.

About to head down on to the beach

Sparkling Time!

By Katie Brown November 27, 2017 November 29, 2017 Events, Fundraising, Horses, Ravelrig RDA

Thank you to everyone who helped with our Christmas Open Day preparations and those who helped on the day, without you all we couldn’t have done it, so thank you!!

Thank you also to those who came along on the day, we had a great time and we hope you did too.

Santa rode in with his elves on horseback after having a tour of Balerno. Settling in to his cosy grotto he managed to meet all the children and make sure he had a note of exactly what they wanted for Christmas, so he wouldn’t forget!

With the wonderfully tasty homebaking, warming homemade soup and hot dogs no one went hungry. Craft and game stalls, live music, our Tombolas and raffle went really well and not forgetting our pony rides. There was lots of fun for everyone.