Racecar's pet charity, The Racehorse Sanctuary currently based at Bridge Hill Farm, Sussex, is in a real race against time to find accommodation to rent, or secure the funding required to enable the Sanctuary to purchase alternative premises for the needy horses in their care.
Life has been difficult for most animal charities over the past year but for the Racehorse Sanctuary, 2014 has started under a particularly dark cloud, Despite working unbelievably hard to make Bridge Hill a forever home for the horses in their care, the grass is being pulled out from under their hooves with the sale of the premises, a devastating blow for all at the charity.
An enforced move of home could not have come at a worse time for the Sanctuary, which is currently overwhelmed by calls regarding abandoned and neglected thoroughbred horses, incredible animals which deserve a happy and healthy retirement after their racing careers have ended.
The Racehorse Sanctuary is desperately trying to raise the much needed funds to purchase another 'forever' home for the resident horses and is hosting a Charity Raceday at Fontwell Park on 23rd February. The Totepool National Spirit Hurdle is the most prestigious race in the racing calendar at Fontwell attacting over 4,000 racegoers. The Sanctuary has chosen this popular event and local venue to launch The Racehorse Sanctuary Just Giving Text Donation campaign.
The Sanctuary is hosting a charity lunch and auction featuring many 'money can't buy' lots, the auction to be conducted by Colin Brown, former jockey of the famous grey Desert Orchid. Why not join them for the perfect Sunday out with friends or family for seven top class races throughout the afternoon at the only figure of eight jumps course in the UK. In doing so you will be helping to secure the future of these wonderful ex-racehorses.
Tickets and for the event cost 85 (including a donation to the Registered Charity) and are available from http://www.fontwellpark.co.uk
Can't get to Fontwell
Making a donation via your mobil phone could not be easier. Whatever mobile network you're on, you simply text HORS20 and an amount of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 10 to 70070. An example text would be: HORS20 5 making sure to send this to 70070. Please remember to tick the gift aid box to maximise your donation - and allowing The Sanctuary to reclaim the tax on your gift.
Please give generously to help provide a life after racing for these wonderful horses.
Larger donations can be made via the Just Giving link on the home page of the website http://www.racehorsesanctuary.org
Alternatively, cheques can be sent to: The Racehorse Sanctuary, Bridge Hill Farm, Thakeham Road, Coolham, West Sussex, RH13 8QD.
How else can you help?
There are a variety of ways in which members of the public can offer vital help and supportdo you know of suitable premises which the Sanctuary could rent, preferably in the Home Counties and with a minimum of 25 stables and 60 acres of pasture.
To find out more about the work of the Racehorse Sanctuary, or to join the Support Group, visit www.racehorsesanctuary.org
All support is very gratefully received and will make an immeasurable difference to the future of The Racehorse Sanctuary and its residents.
Help to ensure the Sanctuary continues to grow, safeguarding the prospects and lives of many more ex-racehorses.
