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IF you would like to find out more about the work of the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre, which is based at Halton in Lancashire, the yard will be open to visitors on Saturday morning.
The centre rehabilitates ex-racehorses with the aim of re-homing them to loan homes.
Founded in 1991 by Carrie Humble, the centre gained charitable status in 1993. The TRC is the original UK charity dedicated to the welfare of ex-racehorses and is regarded as the role model for racehorse rehabilitation. Its patrons include jockey Frankie Dettori and Louise Owen, wife of footballer and racing enthusiast Michael Owen.
Staff at the centre go to considerable lengths to re-home the horses and make sure that would-be loaners are suitable. They need to be sympathetic, experienced in handling and riding thoroughbreds and people who enjoy these horses' temperaments and abilities.
Visitors will be able to see the work of the staff, tour the yard, meet the horses and watch demonstrations. Tickets cost 10 (5 for concessions) and must be booked in advance. Call Nicky on 01524 812649. Another yard visit will be held on March 21.
The charity is organising a major fund-raising month in May when it hopes that as many people as possible will hold some kind of charitable event with a target of 100 from each. Tracey Lyons, the fund raising-development manager, said: "If 200 people were to participate that would raise 20,000 for the TRC which would be a huge bonus in these difficult times."
For more information go to www.thoroughbredrehabilitationcentre.co.uk.
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