The Working Horse Trust Eridge |
Details of our next open day - here |
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| The Working Horse Trust at Eridge must be one of the best
kept local secrets. A small charity, run entirely by volunteers, the Trust
is dedicated to the protection of our Heavy Horse breeds: the Shire, the
Clydesdale, the Suffolk, the British Percheron and the Ardennes. |
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Heavy horses were once the powerhouses of
farming, industry, transport, forestry and the military. But with the development
of modern machinery, the role of the working horse rapidly declined and by the
early 60s, these horses were bordering on extinction. The Working Horse Trust
hopes to make a difference by breeding these horses, by training people in the
care and handling of them and by demonstrating that horsepower is still a sensible
option in certain situations, not just an eccentric trip down memory lane. Most
of all, the Trust aims to encourage wider interest and ownership. |
| At Forge Farm in Eridge, the Trust currently has 20 heavy horses. Much of our
time is spent working away from the farm for organizations such as: The Woodland
Trust, the Kent & Sussex Wildlife Trusts, the RSPB, the National Trust etc.
We also attend many shows and local events. On the farm, we are still developing
our faculties with the ultimate aim of providing a visitor and education centre
for the local community and beyond. |
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Our fundraising programme includes a Sponsored Ride in June,
a Sponsored Walk in October and a Race Evening in November. But the highlights
of our year are our Open Days, to which we extend a warm invitation to
everyone in the area.
The Working Horse Trust, Forge Wood Farm, Eridge Park (will be signposted
from the A26) Open Day on Sunday 16 September 2007, 11.00 to 5.00
Admission Adults £3, Children £2, Members and Under 5s Free.
Car parking free. Dogs on leads welcome. Meet our 20 heavy horses, there
will be talks, demonstrations, wagon rides, have-a-go and an extensive
range of home-made cakes. The day will incorporate a 'Fun Dog Show' which
is open to all, pay on the day.
On Sunday 30 September we are organising a sponsored walk.
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For more information on the Trust, please
contact us on 01892 750 105 or email
or just come along to our Open Days at Forge Wood Farm, Eridge - or visit
our own website Jo
Ambrose |