Today, Michelle Girling, founder of Tuffa Footwear Ltd, presented Mark Loades, Head of Fundraising for Racing Welfare with a cheque for £1000.
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Maria’s Great South Run Challenge
Racing Welfare beneficiary Maria Doe will be taking on the 10 mile Great South Run this Sunday, 15 months after suffering a serious spinal injury.
Maria, who has worked for leading trainer Sir Michael Stoute for 19 years, was injured last year when the horse she was riding slipped and fell on top of her. She underwent surgery to stabilise her crushed vertebrae and had two metal rods inserted down side of her spine.
Racing Welfare extends partnership with Tuffa Boots
Racing Welfare is delighted to announce an extension to their partnership with Tuffa Boots, who will support the charity through sales of products from their high quality racing and equestrian footwear ranges, whilst offering discounted prices to those working in the industry.
Tuffa Boots, who manufacture a full range of equestrian footwear, including specialist racing and safety boots alongside general riding and country collections, have confirmed their enhanced partnership with Racing Welfare for the remainder of 2018. The arrangement is set to benefit those working in racing by offering discounts on products across Tuffa’s footwear ranges for racing and stud staff. The company will also make a donation to Racing Welfare for every pair of discounted boots sold.
Malton Festival of Racing draws in crowds to go behind-the-scenes of Ryedale’s horseracing industry
Sunday 16th September saw over 2000 visitors flocking to the North Yorkshire town of Malton to visit the yards of 12 trainers open to the public on the day, followed by a programme of family friendly events at Highfield Gallops in the afternoon.
Racing fans were able to meet stars of both Flat and National Hunt codes on the day, including this year’s Gimcrack winner Sands of Mali, the bet365 Bunbury Cup victor Burnt Sugar, 2016 Scottish Sprint Cup winner Hoof it and Ribchester, victorious last year’s Prix Du Moulin. Guests to Mark Campion’s yard had the opportunity to enter his competition to name a new recruit to the team of horses running for the Mark Campion Racing Club, the winner of which will be given one year’s free membership to the club.
Racing Welfare’s Chief Executive Dawn Goodfellow said
Malton Festival of Racing set to provide an exciting day out for horseracing fans of all ages
The Malton Festival of Racing will take place on Sunday 16th September this year and is again being generously sponsored by Arena Racing Company.
Epsom Open Day set to showcase historic training centre
This year’s Epsom Open Day will see the training yards within this historic training centre throw their gates open to the public on Bank Holiday Monday 27th August 2018, followed by an afternoon of family friendly racing at the glorious Epsom Downs Racecourse.
The Creditas ‘Taking Care of Business’ Stable Staff Stakes
Here at Racing Welfare we are not ready to give up the euphoria of another successful Racing Staff Week. Luckily we don’t have to just yet. Thirsk Racecourse are kindly hosting The Creditas ‘Taking Care of Business’ Stable Staff Stakes race to raise funds for Racing Welfare.
Stable staff step up to the plate for Racing Staff Week
Racing Staff Week runs from Saturday 30th June until Saturday 7th July 2018. The week aims to bring the racing industry together to inform and engage horseracing followers and supporters about the passion and dedication of those who work to make racing happen.