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Foal Dumped in Car Park - April 27, 2010

A foal has been found dumped in Kilmarnock. The foal is being cared for and happily a foster mare is bonding with the foal, but obviously Horsewatch is desperate to try and find the foal's own mother. We don't know if this foal has been stolen or dumped as unwanted by his owner, either way we would appreciate any information If you can help, please contact Fiona Stuart as soon as possible. Tel: 01350 727116

Farmkey Back in Scotland - April 15, 2010

Farmkey will be in Scotland on the 22nd May for 4-5 days. Horsewatch members are entitled to a £5 off coupon. 

Horse Owners Warned to Be Tick Aware- April 9, 2010

As the warmer weather encourages riders and their horses to take a canter around the countryside, Lyme disease charity BADA-UK (Borreliosis and Associated Diseases Awareness-UK) is warning them to be aware of tick-borne disease whilst out and about over the Spring and Summer months.

Ticks carrying Borreliosis (also known as Lyme disease) are found throughout the UK, so be it riding for pleasure, or in competitive events, either could prove to be a health risk to rider and horse alike.

"Many areas with good ground cover and diverse wildlife (such as squirrels, hedgehogs and deer) can pose a potential risk" says Wendy Fox, Chair of BADA-UK, and a Lyme disease sufferer. "It isn't just an issue for the riders themselves, equine Lyme disease can have serious consequences and even result in the loss of the animal if it isn't diagnosed and treated promptly".

Tick Prevention Week, organised by BADA-UK, runs from April 12 - April 18th and aims to provide information to help prevent ticks from biting people and pets. It also gives advice on what to do if ticks do attach. This year's theme of 'DO ONE THING to raise awareness' provides lots of ideas and schools, activity clubs and specialist interest groups are encouraged to do their bit to raise awareness. Leaflets, posters and much more can be found at www.tickpreventionweek.org. 

Lyme disease is transmitted via the bite of an infected tick and can lead to serious complications including damage to the nervous system, joints, heart and other tissues.

More information about Lyme disease and BADA-UK can be found at www.bada-uk.org.

Tack Stolen in Oakley Fife- April 8, 2010

The tack listed below was stolen when a lock-fast container was forced open in Oakley, Fife on 22nd March 2010. 
1.  Saddle, synthetic Thorowgood endurance saddle, black in colour, size 17" or 17.5".  Suede on seat and knee pads. Good condition.
2.  Saddle coverr, waterproof, black
3.  Bridle, full size, black leather, plain noseband, rubber reins with double jointed copper bit. 4.  Bridle, cob size, black leather, hand made by owner with owner's square stamp imprinted on each component, plain noseband, double jointed eggbutt bit with copper quarter-moon in centre.

Crime Reference:  CG0066410310
Contact:  Police Constable 514  Ian J Laing
Fife Constabulary  Wildlife and Environmental Crime Co-ordinator
Tel:  01592 656087

Clubs urged to Horse Around for Breast Cancer Research - April 4, 2010

Horse riding clubs across the UK are being asked to giddy up and raise funds to beat breast cancer this year by taking part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s £100 Horse Riding Club Challenge.
 
The £100 Challenge has raised £750,000 in the last seven years for vital breast cancer research. We want to reach the £1 million mark this year so need your help to save lives more lives.

The £100 Challenge is open to everyone, no matter how big or small your horse riding club, stable or livery yard is and it’s easy to take part. Simply hold a fundraising event, aim to raise £100 (or more!) and have fun. You can do anything from holding a sponsored riding event, to a pink-themed dressage or even gymkhana competitions for the younger riders.
 
Lizzie Addison from Middlesborough signed her Livery yard up to the £100 Horse Riding Challenge last year after first being diagnosed with breast cancer 1990. Her yard held a range of different pink fundraising events, including a raffle and fancy dress, raising a fantastic £748.

Lizzie said “Everyone involved had an excellent time. The amount of money we have raised both amazed and delighted everyone. The work Campaign does is so worthwhile and I speak from personal knowledge having been fighting the disease for almost 20 years now.”

The fundraising challenge is set at £100 however there are various fundraising levels in place for those who want to aim a little higher. If you’re feeling ambitious, why not aim for our Silver level (£500), Gold level (£1,000) or even Pink level (£2,500) to raise extra cash and help Campaign continue funding innovative world-class breast cancer research.

For more information or to request a fundraising pack full of ideas and handy tips, call 020 7749 3731, email 100challenge@breastcancercampaign.org or visit www.breastcancercampaign.org

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