Water, Water Everywhere!!

Two weeks have slipped by since the horses' shoes went on, and it has just been too wet to start working the horses. It's a very frustrating time for everyone. Judging by the spirits of the horses at feeding times, they, too, are looking forward to getting down to some work now.

When the rain does eventually cease the ground is going to take a while before we'll be able to take the carriages, with their narrow solid rubber tyres, on the field tracks without creating serious tram-lines!

On the 7th February HRH Princess Anne is due to perform the official opening of the new wing at the Barn and has expressed a wish to meet members of the RDA of which she is Patron. We hope to be able to provide a horse and carriage for a short drive if she has time.
It is almost 12 years since Her Royal Highness opened the original "Barn" at Holton Lee on 14th June 1996. John Newell recalls escorting, with his wife Margaret, the Princess who was transported in one of the RDA carriages down to visit the bird hide that Margaret cared for so passionately up to her death on the 2nd March last year.

So, rain, rain go away and come another time later when we really need it!!

Happy New Year 2008

December Sunrise Over Holton Lee

Red sky in the morning.....? I'd really like to think that this sort of dawn is a sign of a cracking good year ahead! The horses are in fine fettle and thanks to a wonderful band of volunteer helpers we are all rested with everyone getting a measure of time off from the daily care of the horses.
Next week the horses get their new shoes and, weather permitting will start gentle exercise to get them fit.
The time will also be used to train up any new volunteers for the new season. We need more volunteer helpers. Please spread the word. If you know anyone who can spare a few hours - no experience needed, just come along. You don't have to be mad to work with us, but it helps!! All that we ask is that you possess a sensible pair of boots and a good sense of humour!

The people you meet while at East Holton Driving Centre are, like you, caring and compassionate individuals with a love of animals and their fellow people.

Join us today and start:

• Making new friends
• Learning new skills
• Living a healthier lifestyle
• Having fun with like-minded people.
  

For more information contact Wally Pitt on: 07790 912770

For anyone feeling low or pessimistic about the year ahead I'd like to share a couple of inspirational videos with you that I came across recently. You can watch them here by clicking on the links below:

Nick Vujicic - No Arms, No Legs, No Limits! (Age 23)
Nick Vujicic (A little younger)