To mark our Mother’s 10 year anniversary meaningfully, we’re raising money for Bransby Horses because horses have always been Mother’s love and passion. 

For a lady who was, and still is in so many ways, inspiring, confident, loving and giving it's difficult to even comprehend that Mother has not been there to hold our hands as a part of our daily lives for any period of time, especially nearing 10 years. 

We wanted to recognise this significant period of time in a meaningful way and by doing something that Mother would have chosen to do herself if she was able.

All animals and especially horses have always been Mothers passion since a young child when she told her father that she could easily keep a horse in her bedroom if she just cleared some space to lay some hay. 

As an avid equestrian Mothers dream finally came true when she was lucky enough to have a horse of her own Beau Brummell and later Manhattan Spirit (Dudley). If you knew mother most people would understand that when she spoke of her two boys it could often be the horses and she spent many happy hours either at the stables or eventing with them both. Bransby Horses, rescue and welfare, was the charity Mother selected herself and supported for many years recognising the amazing work they do for horses not so fortunate. So, it was our natural choice when looking to raise funds in her memory. 

Bransby is a not for profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of horses, donkeys and mules. Their teams are working harder than ever to continue making positive differences to equines whenever they can either though rescue, rehabilitation, rehoming, education and by providing a safe haven.  This work obviously comes at a cost such as £219.73 for basic care on arrival. Non-life threatening wound care costs £176.91 (per week) where as a seriously ill horse can cost £1,810.32 (per week).

Our target of £2,206.96 is simply those costs added together. If we could help make a difference for even one horse in their days upon arrival at the charity it would really make a huge difference and mean so much both to Bransby and to us to help try to improve the quality of life for these animals.

It goes without saying just how proud this would make our Mother feel which makes it even more meaningful as we approach the 10 year anniversary.

If you can help to support by giving only a small amount it really would make an incredible difference.  Both of us will be thinking of additional fundraising ideas in the coming months so keep an eye on this page but for now we just wanted to thank you so much for any support you are able to give. It is truly greatly appreciated. 

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Thank you, James & Nicholas x x