JUNE 19TH.
Emile visited tthe Ebony Riding Club in Brixton to give a talk to the children and parents. Emile also had the opportunity to visit the site in Brixton where the Club hope to build their own riding centre. Emiles' talk was enthuastically received by both children and parents with many questions being asked! Emile spoke of his strong desire to ride as a child but due to lack of money could only start when he was 14 whist living in South Africa. How eventually he ended up in England where he started his journey to his first Olympics with Virtu. Inspiration for all the children many whom had ambitions to be successful - if you have a dream follow it!

JUNE 21ST
The Garden Party with Auction of Promises was held iat Freezeland Farm in Bexhill. This lovely setting in beautiful gardens attracted approx 70 guests who enjoyed a relaxing evening with a fabulous supper accompained by musicains. The event raised £4000 for the Foundation with Auction Pomises kindly donated by local restuarants and also an overnight stay at the Grange City Hotel near the Tower of london and a John Terry signed football shirt. Thank you to all who made the evening possible to Bill and Margaret for allowing us to use their lovely place and to Pam, Roger ,Julie and Richard for the all their cooking!!

JULY 12TH
A Sponsored ride was held at Colbrans Farm, in Laughton, East Sussex. Despite a wet week and overnight rain the day turned out fine for the riders who experienced a fabulous ride over this farm set against the South Downs. It is hoped the event will increase in popularity next year as the word spreads. Thank you to Joe and Gail Simpson owners of Colbrans Farm who continue to support the Foundation .

AMYS 12 HOUR RIDE.
Amy Pugh from Coventry completed her 12 hour sponsored ride ( not on same horse!!) and raised approx £650 which is a fantastic acheivement so a huge thank you to Amy and all concerned with this event (photos to follow)rganisers of Somersford Premier League Show kindly donated £600 from their raffle they held at their show in May. Thank you to all those involved for the 2nd Year.

                                                  The ride went well

                                                   Ending with drowned rat!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

"STRICTLY COME DRESSAGE" is back agin by very popular demand!!! DECEMBER 6th @ OLDENCRAIG EQUESTRIAN CENTRE by kind permission of Ian and Vicky Winfield. This promises to be BIGGER, BETTER and have more RAZZ MA TAZZ this year (and warmer!!) with an exciting Gala Evening. Updates will be put on this page, schedules will be available from September

NEWS
Emile hopes to have some exciting news soon concerning the Foundation and plans are still in progress for the Equestrian Art Exhibition.
Ebony Riding Club visited Hickstead again this year and took the opportunity to have their photograph taken with Sally Martin Equestrian Artist. Sally has been a long standing supporter of this Foundation and has donated a number of pieces of work for us to Auction to raise funds.

MANY MORE PROJECTS HAVE APPROACHED THE FOUNDATION AND WITH THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR APPROACHING EMILE IS HOPING TO BE ABLE TO HELP THESE CHILDREN. .This does depend on funds available and we are constantly trying to fund raise if any of you are holding an event and would consider running a raffle or putting some collecting buckets out that would be great as it all adds up to helping getting these children off the streets and riding. Mary-anne can help with prizes which are donated to the a fOUNDATION SO PLEASE CONTACT HER ON 01435 866766
Please read some of the letters received from St Charles Primary school since they have started their lessons and sent us photos as well. Emile wants to be able to continue with all the projects the Foundation has and help new projects we need your help to acheive this.