Later this month, staff from Keswick’s Calvert Stables will undertake a trap push from Keswick to Threlkeld and back again on the old railway line.
Stables manager Lou Hogan, with Becky, Rosie, Abbie and willing volunteers have set themselves this challenge as part of efforts to raise money for a new ride and drive horse to join the 12-strong team at Calvert Stables.
Leaving at 10.30am from Keswick Station on August 31, the team will take it in turns in pairs to push the 110kg trap along the 10km route.
When not on trap duty, the horse-lovers will be shaking their collection boxes hard to encourage Sunday ramblers to part with their pennies in aid of this very worthy cause.
The end goal is to raise £10,000 to fund and welcome the newest stable member sometime next year.
Lou said: “This is just the first in a number of events that we have planned over the coming 12 months and we’re very much hoping that local Keswickians and Calvert Stables fans further afield will perhaps consider making a donation online via our website, putting a few pennies in our collection boxes or just join us for a Sunday walk out and lend some moral support!”
On the outskirts of Keswick, Calvert Stables is a British Horse Society and Riding for the Disabled Association-approved riding centre.
The dedicated team of six provide accessible riding and trap driving for residential and community riders.
To donate to the trap push online, visit the team’s Just Giving page.
To learn more about the work of Calvert Stables, sponsor a pony online or volunteer your time, visit www.calvertstables.org.uk.
