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Ralph update
For those following the news about our pony, Ralph, who had colic earlier this year, some great news: our vet was delighted with his progress following his op and today allowed him out to play with his fellow RDA ponies! He had a great time, even under the very grey, wet skies today. Ralph has lost weight (doctor’s orders!) and will need to replace lost fat with muscle, so he’ll be returning gently to exercise very soon.
A huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Crowdfunder to help cover his vet bills. With a week to go until the campaign ends, we’re delighted that our original target of £5,000 was achieved and we’ve now set a stretch target of double that! Including Gift Aid, we’ve raised nearly £7,500 – a phenomenal amount that will help us build back after the pandemic and allow us to offer more opportunities for our participants. Can you help us reach £10,000? Whether you’re an individual or have a business that could help us, please get in touch or donate via https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/emergency-vets-bills
A gentle reminder that the National Emergencies Trust Local Action Fund will match funding of up to £250 per donation via the above link, so a little truly will go a long way 
Oh well!
We spent hours today getting Breon ready for his dinner date and within 2 minutes of getting back to his field this happened!
Ralph
On the evening of 15 March, poor little Ralph was rushed into the Vet School in Glasgow with colic, needing surgery. He was in hospital for nine days and will not be able to resume his RDA duties until August or September. He was sporting a rather dashing cummerbund after his operation!
He is healing very well and is enjoying an easy life while he recovers.
Inevitably, the medical and recuperation costs have had a huge impact on our financial reserves and we are extremely grateful to the Equine Vet Clinic for contributing a substantial amount of money from their Charity Fund and to the Vet School for their support. We also really appreciate all the individual donors and funds that came forward in our hour of need, including our old friends Buddies in Boats, Arnold Clark Community Fund, Hugh Fraser Foundation, the Co-op, Morrisons and Mrs. David, to name but a few. A crowd fund to pay for Ralph’s was also set up and thank you to everyone who contributed. All donations up to £250 were matched by the National Emergencies Trust Local Action Fund.
Get well soon Ralph!
Well done Cara!
Cara is really missing riding Ralph but instead she has kept busy studying for an passing her Proficiency 1 Horse Care Certificate. Well done Cara and thank you Isaac for helping!
Well done Seth!
Many congratulations to Seth for passing Horse Care Level 1 with Flying Colours. Very well done.
Carrots from the Co-op!
Our ponies love doing their bit to reduce food waste, especially when it involves 60kg of carrots! Many thanks to the Co-op in Helensburgh for donating them and for allowing our ponies to do their bit in reducing food waste, and to Kate for collecting them for us!
Thank you so much Co-op!
Co-Op Members/Gareloch RDA supporters: take a bow. You have helped to raise a phenomenal grand total of *£7,971.27* for Gareloch RDA over the past year!! A huge thank you for your support – every time you have bought Co-Op branded products, the Co-Op has donated to us on your behalf. It seems you’ve been quite busy! We can’t thank you enough for your support, and we hope that you’ll continue to support our cause over the coming year, as we continue to benefit from the Co-Op’s Local Community Fund.
Christmas Night Out -Thursday 21st Dec
DEAR SUPPORTERS, VOLUNTEERS, RIDERS, FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND CARERS,
MAY I INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER
AT THE COMMODORE HOTEL HELENSBURGH ON THURSDAY 21ST DECEMBER,
DRINKS AT 7PM AND DINNER AT 7.30PM.
ATTACHED IS A COPY OF THE FESTIVE MENU AND THE PRE-ORDER FORM .
A DEPOSIT OF £5.00 PER PERSON IS REQUIRED WITH EACH ORDER.
COPIES OF THE PRE-ORDER FORM WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE ARENA AND THE CABIN.
PLEASE LEAVE ORDERS AND DEPOSITS IN THE APPROPRIATE FOLDER FOR ME AT THE CABIN.
EARLY BOOKINGS ARE APPRECIATED.
I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING MANY OF YOU THERE FOR AN ENJOYABLE AND RELAXING EVENING !
BEST WISHES TO YOU ALL,
Elise Nash, Secretary
Rug Rummage Sale!
Gareloch RDA are holding a Rug Rummage Sale on Saturday 25th Feb from 2-5pm.
For details click here…