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National Spirit Hurdle Charity Raceday at Fontwell – Pete The Feat was a star!

Posted by Alison on

March 24, 2023

Our lovely Pete the Feat enjoyed a very exciting day at Fontwell on the 26^th of February 2023, the day of our charity lunch and the very prestigious Spirit Hurdle Race.

He paraded in the pre-parade ring for an hour and was very well-behaved for Clare, his handler.

Pete was surrounded by many racegoers who had supported him during his successful career in which he had 47 runs with 11 wins and 12 placings. Some of his followers were happy to share their memories of Pete, one mentioned he was able to purchase a car with his winnings from one of Pete’s successful races, and another was able to recall every single race and where he was placed.

Nigel was very emotional seeing Pete parading and looking every inch ‘the star’ of the ring. And this was a very special day, especially for Peter and Graham who were Pete’s previous owners prior to him coming to us at The Racehorse Sanctuary for his much deserved retirement.

All the horses at the Centre have wintered well and very much looking forward to the sunshine, spring grass and the removal of their rugs.

If you would like to donate, sponsor a horse or get involved with The Racehorse Sanctuary and Rehoming Centre then please do get in touch, either call 07810 453277 or email info@theracehorsesanctuary.org

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Tags : equine charities, ex-racehorse charities, ex-racehorses, Fontwell, Racehorse sanctuary & rehoming centre, Spirit hurdle race, thoroughbred charities

Our Winter Feed Appeal 2023

Posted by Alison on

January 27, 2023

Please help us to feed our Sanctuary residents this winter

– your donation will make all the difference.

To donate £5, text HORS001 to 70970
To donate £10, text HORS001 to 70191

Please support our Winter Feed Appeal to keep all our ex-racehorses in good health during these cold winter months.

Winter has really hit the Racehorse Sanctuary and Rehoming Centre hard with the extended freezing conditions on top of the usual cold, very wet and windy weather. This has led to the horses needing extra feed, supplements, and in some cases, medication which is essential in keeping them healthy and happy during these long winter months.

The increase in costs comes in the form of extra good quality hay, plenty of fibre rich feed and bedding such as straw and shavings, all of which have dramatically increased in price since the summer due to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the cost of energy crisis.

In parallel to this, the horse’s wellbeing relies on them being able to have a degree of turnout every day so that they can move freely and have the all important grazing time which helps keep their gut and mental health at its best. This daily turnout helps avoid stress and joint stiffness as well as gut issues such as colic and excess acid, which some ex-racehorses suffer from, a legacy from their time in racing. So to keep the paddocks in a fair and safe condition regular maintenance of the fields such as repairing fencing is essential. And with the cost of post and rail also increasing dramatically we really need your help.

Please donate now whatever you can

Every donation, whether £5, £10 or any amount of your choice will quickly add up and mean so much to us and the horses. We don’t have a crystal ball to see if the weather will continue to be as bad as it has been so far this winter so, if you can, please help us with a donation today. Thank you.

DONATE ONLINE

To donate any amount, please visit our Winter Feed Appeal Just Giving Page.

DONATE BY TEXT

You can TEXT donations to The Racehorse Sanctuary’s Winter Feed Appeal.

To donate £1, text HORS001 to 70201
To donate £3, text HORS001 to 70331
To donate £5, text HORS001 to 70970
To donate £10, text HORS001 to 70191

Please follow the message instructions to register for Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer.

DONATE BY POST

You can send a cheque payable to The Racehorse Sanctuary to us at:

The Racehorse Sanctuary
Admin Office: 2 Crouch Farm Cottages,
Barlavington
Petworth
West Sussex GU28 0LQ

DONATE BY BANK TRANSFER

Please state Winter Feed Appeal in the payment reference and transfer to:

Account name:             The Racehorse Sanctuary
Account number:             03592497
Sort code:                         30-94-41

Fundraising, payments, and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme (Charity No: 1149800), operating as DONATE. Texts will be charged at your standard network rate. For Terms & Conditions, see easydonate.org.

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Tags : cost of energy crisis, cost of living crisis, equine charities, ex-racehorse charities, ex-racehorses, horse charities, The Racehorse Sanctuary, thoroughbred charities, Ukraine war, Winter feed appeal

National Spirit Hurdle Charity Raceday, Sunday 26th February 2023

Posted by grantmoyse on

October 7, 2022

We have some very exciting news. The new date for our annual race day to be held at Fontwell is Sunday 26th February 2023 – National Spirit Hurdle Day.

The National Spirit Hurdle is the most valuable and prestigious race in Fontwell Park’s calendar and promises a thrilling day of jump racing. Named after the winner of the champion hurdle in the 1940’s, this race continues to attract some of the finest racing talent in the country. Recent winners include Brewin’upastorm and Botox Ha.

We hope you are able to join us in our private hospitality suite and very much look forward to seeing you again after almost three years.

The cost of a ticket is £110 and that will include: – A champagne reception, and a three-course plated lunch, with a vegetarian option, ½ bottle of wine still or sparkling water and free car parking. Fresh filtered coffee and tea will be available during the day. Also in the suite, there will be a cash bar facility, the Tote, and a tipster to help with your racing selections. And as always, there will be a live auction, silent auction, and raffle, each with fabulous prizes and everybody’s favourite, Heads & Tails.

The Menu

• Chicken and tarragon terrine with pickled Heritage carrot salad, finished with peas and broad beans
or
• Butternut and Brie arancini, tomato and basil ragout, Parmesan crisp and fine herb salad
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• Sliced peppered sirloin, butter fondant potato, winter greens with kale and cabbage and pan jus
or
• Pan-seared gnocchi, baby vegetables and pesto cream sauce
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• Lemon meringue dome served with blackcurrant puree and shortbread crumb
or
• Mature Cheddar, aged Stilton, creamy Brie served with grapes, celery apple chutney and a selection of stone ground biscuits

Full details and a booking form will be available here early in January. There is also a Corporate Race & Hospitality package, please call Catherine McIlwraith on 07810 453277 for more details.

We very much hope you are able to join us for this fantastic day!

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The Racehorse Sanctuary Christmas Appeal 2022

Posted by grantmoyse on

September 7, 2022

Thank you to Emma Hughes for the photography and Spriggs Florist of Petworth for the festive wreath.

We’re dreaming of an all-weather sand school, your donation could make it a reality

To donate £5, text HORS001 to 70970

To donate £10, text HORS001 to 70191

Please support our Christmas Appeal to build an all-weather sand school and a brighter future for our ex-racehorses.

The Racehorse Sanctuary & Rehoming Centre desperately needs an all-weather sand school, so we can rehabilitate more ex-racehorses. Thoroughbreds are so trainable and can be amazing in their new roles after retiring from racing. They just need time and support in adjusting to their new life before going on to a loving home and new career.

Being able to ride safely all year round in an enclosed area will be invaluable for our team in helping every horse in our care achieve their full potential. The sand school will also give prospective keepers more opportunities to spend time with their matched riding companion to ensure they’ll have a long and happy life together.

At Mulsey Farm we are only able to use the fields for riding some of the year, weather permitting, but being on clay makes riding very difficult during the winter months . We also have a horse walker, courtesy of the Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust. However, an all-weather sand school, would make an enormous difference to our efforts to re-home ridden horses.

With your help, we can build on this year’s success

This year we’ve successfully rehomed seven horses: two companion horses and five ridden horses, who are enjoying their new lives immensely.

Two of our former racehorses have also found valuable new roles in the world of Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning, which transforms the lives of both humans and horses. With their sensitive and intelligent nature, thoroughbreds are eminently suitable for therapeutic and educational activities, and an all-weather sand school would allow us to develop this inspiring work. With your help, we will.

Please contribute whatever you can to our appeal this Christmas

If you can contribute to The Centre’s all-weather sand school fund, we would be absolutely thrilled. Every donation, whether £5, £10 or any amount of your choice will quickly add up and mean so much to us and the horses.

We have planning permission for the sand school and would love to install it in the spring. All we need now is the money to make it happen. So, if you can, please help us with a donation today. Thank you.