tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63115013844908172082024-03-13T10:19:44.907-07:00WISH LISTJane--annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10158538162965697748noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6311501384490817208.post-9229669704309823732008-03-29T05:16:00.000-07:002009-01-09T02:00:50.121-08:00WISH LIST<p style="MARGIN-RIGHT: -7.7pt"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:16;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)">Financial Assistance</span><?xml:namespace prefix = o /><o:p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"></o:p></span></b></p><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: -7.7pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:12;">Riding at Miracles Sudan receives no Government funding, as such, we have to be self-financing and rely on donations from individuals, businesses and sponsors to ensure our future.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>And, providing enjoyable riding in safe and pleasant surroundings does not come cheaply.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span></span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">The Miracles Sudan Riding Centre costs a great deal to run and maintain and although we can cover approximately 10% of our costs through the riding activities of able-bodies, the shortfall has to be met through voluntary contributions, sponsorship, donations and various fund raising activities to expand our existing hippotherapy programme.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:12;">No profit is made; every penny is ploughed back into the Centre.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: -7.7pt"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">Many of our horses are rescued animals and together with careful handling and training they are able to re-build their lives becoming VERY SPECIAL HORSES FOR VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: -7.7pt"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:12;">All our riders must wear a hard hat, conforming to safety standards and not everyone can afford to buy their own, so we supply these with each one costing about £40.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>Then there are our requirements for saddles, numnahs (saddle pads), stirrups, special disability Matrix stirrups, bridles, reins – not forgetting the planting and upkeep of Alfalfa (in UK it is known as lucerne) for the horses, which is widely grown throughout the Sudan as forage for horses, goats, sheep, and is often harvested as hay.<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: -7.7pt"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">Sponsorship is <i>desperately</i> required for the building of a new stable block, a new tack room, </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:12;">meeting room, storage area, </span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">toilet block & shower room and basic housing for the stable boys.</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';font-size:12;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: -7.7pt"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">The Riding Centre’s 16 horses and ponies are stabled on site and are cared for by a small number of dedicated staff together with a few volunteers who give their services entirely free of charge, so assisting running costs - the majority of which are:</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><br /><br /></span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">• The upkeep of the horses and ponies: labour, feed, farrier, veterinary care</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><br /></span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">• Maintenance of the farm: the arena, yearly resurfacing of the riding</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"> </span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">arena, and renewal of fencing</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><br /></span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">• Equipment for both riders and ponies</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:'Arial','sans-serif';"><br /></span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">• Continuous upgrading of the facilities to provide an even better service to the disabled.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); MARGIN-RIGHT: -7.7pt"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:12;">There are many different ways that you can help us, including<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Making a donation<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Legacies<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Sponsoring one of our horses or ponies<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Sponsoring an event or show<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Funding or providing raffle prizes</span></span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Funding for horse equipment:</span></span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size:+0;"></span>Riding hats – child<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><span style="font-size:+0;"></span>£40 <span style="font-size:+0;"></span>US$80<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG162</span></span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size:+0;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.25in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Riding hats – adult<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£70<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$140<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG284<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.75in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.25in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="font-size:+0;"></span></span><span lang="EN-GB">Saddles<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£170<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$340<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG689</span></span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Bridles<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£20<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$40<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG81<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Reins<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£10<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$20<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG41<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Numnahs (Saddle Pads)<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£15<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$30<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG61<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Stirrups (a pair)<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£20<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$40<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG81<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Stirrup Leathers (a pair) <span style="font-size:+0;"></span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£20<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$40<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG81<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Snaffle bits<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£14<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$28<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG57<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Halters<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£10<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$20<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG41<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Lead Ropes<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£5<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$10<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG20<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Disabled Riding Pads<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£25<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$50<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG101<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Matrix disabled stirrups<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£12<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$24<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SGD49<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-INDENT: 0.5in"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Grooming utensils kit<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£35<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$70<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG142<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Horse feed:<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">I x bag grain<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£13<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$26<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG51<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">1 x bag bran<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£5<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$10<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG20<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">1 x small drum molasses<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£1<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$2<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG4<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">1 x donkey cart of Lucerne<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£5<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$20<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG40<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><ul style="MARGIN-TOP: 0in; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Stable/Field Equipment required:<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Water buckets<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£0.80<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$1.60<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG3<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Feed buckets<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£2.50<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$5<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG10<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Feed storage drum<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£11<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$22<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG45<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Rake<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£2.50<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$5<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG10<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Axe<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£2.50<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$5<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG10<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Broom<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£2.50<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$5<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG10<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; MARGIN-LEFT: 1.5in; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">Spade<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>@<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>£5<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>US$10<span style="font-size:+0;"> </span>SDG20<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10;">(N.B. All the above prices are approximate depending on the day’s conversion rates</span></span><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">)<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255); TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB">SPONSORSHIP OR DONATIONS WOULD BE HIGHLY APPRECIATED.</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><span class="maintext1"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: rgb(102,51,255)">For any further information, please contact Jane-Anne on 0918215592</span></span></span></p>Jane--annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10158538162965697748noreply@blogger.com0