Naylors pick up the Horses for Health Relay Baton at RDA Saddleworth

The Countryside Challenge is a fundraising event supporting The Great Horses for Health Relay

Naylors Equestrian and Country Store have been announced as Sponsors for the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Saddleworth Countryside Challenge Competition this coming Saturday (July 3).

The Countryside Challenge is a fundraising event supporting The Great Horses for Health Relay, which is highlighting how horses can help with our mental health and well being and also raising money for seven equine charities, including The RDA.

The Countryside Challenge Competition is open to riders of all abilities who would like put their equine partner to the test.

The course, which will include Stevie the Scarecrow, Laura’s Logs and Newtownards Maze, has been constructed especially for this event within the grounds of Saddleworth RDA and aims to provide participants with a varied and fun track to tackle with your equine friend.

Naylors are providing gift cards for first, second and third places, plus also providing gift cards for the top three sponsorship fundraisers.

In addition, The British Equestrian Trade Association will be giving rosettes and goody bags to all participants on the day.

Alison Pickering, of RDA Saddleworth, said: “We are delighted to be one of the Charities who will benefit from sponsorship money raised from the Great Horses for Health relay.

"The pandemic impacted hugely on our income and we wanted to support the initiative by putting on a fundraising day here at Saddleworth, which all horse lovers can take part in and have some fun!”

The Horses for Health Relay will also be passing through The RDA Cavalier Centre at Much Wenlock on Sunday, July 25, where more horse and rider activities are planned as part of the relay baton hand over at their Summer Open Day.

To find out more about The Great Horse for Health Relay and how to register to take part in the Countryside Challenge event, please visit: www.horses4health.co.uk

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