20 August 2000 11am - 4 pm
Stonecroft, Nr Oxhill, Warwickshire
A fun day out for all the family will be Sunday 20 August when the
British Horse Society Rescue Centre has its Summer Open Day. Horse
lovers everywhere will have the opportunity to see for themselves the
work that the BHS does in rescuing neglected and ill treated horses and
ponies. Visitors will be able to see the foal born to Fern in April,
and even get a chance to name her.
The day will provide the ideal opportunity to meet all the ponies on the
"adopt a pony" scheme and learn a little of their history and why the
scheme is so important in raising vital funds for the centre. BHS
staff will talk about the problems associated with rescuing neglected
ponies, and highlight important aspects of pony care: fat ponies can
suffer just as much as thin ones, and nutrition and exercise play a
vital part in equine welfare.
There will be demonstrations on farriery and tooth care, and on how
ponies are rehabilitated once they are restored to health, before the
BHS go about finding good knowledgeable homes for them. Some ponies
cannot be ridden, and these are looking for loving caring homes. Centre
staff will talk about their history and why they deserve a better life.
There will be a "Rehomed Ponies" parade with an award for the 'best turn
out' and a 'best progress since re-homing' prize - a chance to celebrate
past successes.
The day will be full of fun things to do and see: equestrian displays,
raffle, gifts, bookstall, hog roast and barbecue.
Tickets for the Open Day can be obtained in advance from the
Welfare Department (Open Day Tickets), Stoneleigh Deer Park, Kenilworth,
Warwickshire CV8 2XZ.
Family tickets £5, adults £2, children under 14 & OAPs £1 (under 5s
free)
Tickets can be bought at the gate on the day.
The BHS Rescue Centre is on the A422 half way between Banbury &
Stratford
The BHS Rescue Centre is open to the public
Tuesday and Thursday 1 pm - 4 pm,
Saturdays and Sundays 11am - 1pm and 2 pm - 4 pm.
Press enquiries to Nichola Gregory,
BHS Press Officer 01926 707707c
British Horse Society
Stoneleigh Deer Park
Kenilworth
Warwickshire CV8 2XZ
Nichola Gregory
BHS Press Officer
