Concrete Makeover

Before....
Now.....

Something just had to be done this year to the access to the HQ chalet for people who use wheelchairs that come driving. The old concrete has suffered a decade of heavy well-shod horses passing up and down a slightly too steep ramp for access in and out of the yard. And the roots of the lovely Ash tree have managed to cause elevation of the concrete in places across the ramp which was not very helpful either.

Enter Mike Holland and his team of two strong lads with a mini digger and concrete breaker.

The new heavy duty concrete ramp will comply with the minimum slope of 1:12 that is required for disabled people, and the safety area infront of the chalet will be securely fenced.

The job will be completed by the weekend....weather permitting. The forecast for mid-week doesn't look too promising though.

Any idea of preparing the horses for driving today with all the machinery in the yard was out of the question. However, it was possible for Kate and Karen to saddle up Charlie Brown and Felix to get out for a ride and get some exercise.

It was a sure test of the suitability of these two horses for RDA work when Mike asked if it was OK to start the noisy concrete breaker up before the horses were ready to go out. At Wally's suggestion Karen and Kate untied them from the rail and turned them to face the machinery....they were completely unconcerned when it started, so they were able to continue saddling up and go out for their exercise!!