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Thanks to Nick , one of our loyal volunteers you can now find the East Holton Driving Centre here on FaceBook 

Field Shelter

Field shelter in use in early morning sunshine, even before roof went on!

The shelter was a long time coming, but with many hands we managed to transform the flat-pack into an agreeable shelter that the horses now use regularly in the heat of the midday sun.

An enormous vote of thanks go to Dave Austin of Diverse Abilities Plus who continued to do most of the work once the basic shell was erected.

Elfin has the advantage of a fly whisk!

Summer's Here!

Saturday morning lie-in

Time to get up

Friends at last! Time for a bit of grooming.

Settled weather is a joy and making life very enjoyable for everyone. With three RDA whips now we have been able to fit in a few extra drives for people on the waiting list, holiday makers staying at The Barn, and all without compromising our regular drivers which is a great blessing. William and Jerry are doing a sterling job and are proving to be very popular with everyone, and Marmite is still very much a favourite with many. We are so very fortunate to have three truly marvellous horses.

We have a cones course set out in the field to provide an extra challenge and fun for some of our more advanced drivers and the horses love it too. After a vey late start this year we have settled into busy and fulfilling schedule which is a great satisfaction for all our volunteers.

 

Volunteering for a Good Cause

Volunteers are urgently needed so that disabled clients don't lose out on their drives.  Especially needed are afternoons from about 1.30 - 3.30.    We can have 3 drives in the morning and 3 in the afternoon. 

What does this involve? Harnessing a horse and putting-to the cart, holding the horse or helping to load a wheelchair user.  Generally 3 escorts are required for an ambulant person and 4 for a wheelchair user.  Escorting involves either riding a bicycle or driving a tramper behind the horse and cart down the road, round the woods or up the fields.

 Lovely countryside and fresh air and in free time an excellent bird hide is easily accessible.  The British weather is often the reason why drives have to be cancelled, which means that some people who only come once a fortnight, might make it once a month or even longer if we have to cancel because of lack of escorts.

Please encourage friends to come and join us.  No experience is necessary, just a love of horses or working with disabled people.  Come and see what we do and have a go.

Juliet, volunteer