Lynton, Lynmouth and Exmoor Advertiser, June 2019

JUNE 2019 45
News from the Exmoor Pony Centre, Ashwick, Dulverton TA22 9QE
Due to the lovely weather, the whole of the Easter
holidays was extremely busy and we were fully booked
for rides on many days. We had a good time at the
Exmoor Day in the South Molton Pannier Market when
Linzi took Tom and Rama to meet the public. They
attracted lots of interest from people who then visited
us on the Sunday at our Activity Day where we made
an Easter record breaking amount!!
We have had two very successful Birthday Pony Parties where the children, groom,
ride and play games with the ponies, and Linzi has given another of her very popular
presentations, this time to the Torrs Ladies Club in Ilfracombe. If you would like
information on how to book a party, or a presentation or talk, please do contact us.
You may have noticed some of our re-homed ponies providing a beautiful background
to an interview on a recent Countryfile programme. These ponies live on estates near
Rothbury, Northumberland. Another six of our ponies are with Dorset Wildlife Trust,
conservation grazing at their Powerstock Common Nature Reserve, tackling some of
the tough grasses and scrub to help manage the site's biodiversity.
We have recently acquired the use of a new yard near Bratton Fleming which we plan
to use for the handling of new foals and for bringing on young ponies away from the
distractions of the Pony Centre. We have already started long reining and walking
ponies out to get them used to the surroundings.
We would like to thank everyone who has given donations and raised funds for us,
including Prism Equine Laundry who raised £184.50 by donating 50p to our charity
during one month for every rug they washed. Our thanks also to everyone who
contributed to the quiz at the Sportsman’s Inn which raised £717. Over 80 people
took part and there were lots of generous donations from local companies for the
raffle prizes.
Future events include:
Thursday 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th August - Activity Afternoons - 12 midday -
3pm
Saturday 29th June - Cream Teas with the Ponies 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday 10th July - Teddy Bears Picnic 3pm - 6pm
Sunday 11th August - Exmoor Pony Festival BBQ and Quiz 7pm.
We are open every day except Tuesday and Saturday so do come along and see us
sometime.
Website: www.exmoorponycentre.org.uk
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