I am running 10 miles in the far north of Scotland as part of the Cape Wrath Challenge to raise much needed funds for the charity "Sports Driving Unlimited".
The charity was set up by friends of mine in 2007 by a small group of enthusiastic volunteers who are keen for people with an impairment to enjoy the fun, excitement and health benefits of taking part in sports carriage driving with horses and ponies.
They blend the exhilaration, excitement and adrenalin-rush of sports carriage driving with the expertise of developing individual confidence, motivation and achievement.
They fund lessons and group activities at Chariots of Fire Driving Centre, near Lockerbie and Thompson House Equestrian Centre near Wigan and at other venues in southern Scotland and Cumbria. The professional coaches are all skilled carriage drivers who compete and win at national and regional carriage driving competitions. They are vetted under the protection of vulnerable people regulations.
A small group of volunteers and supporters work very hard to organise fund-raising events, apply for grants and collect donations but there are never have enough funds to meet all the demand for our activities and take care of our ponies.
Any and all donations are very welcome and will help this small but amazing charity to continue their fantastic work!
Thank You - Claire :)
