Ex-racer Parade and Open Day - busy weekend ahead !

Lots to do for ex-racer fans this coming weekend. On Friday 12th September, ROR ( Rehabilitation of Racehorses) is holding a parade of ex-racehorses at Doncaster Racecourse, as part of the grand St Leger Meeting. The parade will be held at lunchtime ( 12.00 noon-ish, animals and weather co-operating). With ex-racehorses coming from all around to demonstrate how well they have adapted to new lives, it should be a great sight to see.



Then on Saturday, 13th September, the Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Centre , at Whinney Hill, Halton, Lancashire, is holding another of its Open Days. From 10.30am -1.30pm visitors will be able to look around the centre and its facilities, watch demonstrations of rehabilitation work and progress, and of course meet the equine residents. Although entry is by advance booking, I'm told there are still some tickets left, so hit the phone (01524 812649) if you'd like to go. Tickets cost £10 and include refreshments. This will be your only chance this month, as unfortunately the second scheduled day, ( Sunday) has been cancelled. But the two days for October ( 18th and 19th) are still going ahead.

And for anyone hoping to brave the mud and rain on England's soggy showgrounds, there are two shows scheduled for Saturday 13th Septemeber which ( if they go ahead) are holding showing classes for ex-racehorses. Bowes Agricultural Show in County Durham may have to cancel its livestock classes because of the mud, and Rampton Show near Cambridge has yet to make a decision. So- best check with the organisers before setting out.

Good luck to all involved with these events - which take so much planning. Here's hoping the weather is kind.