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Equine centre opens

Hilda Archer

Hilda Archer, in whose memory the land was bequeathed

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Robert Archer's great nieces are joined by Di Sinclair, chairman (far left) and John Rutter, chief executive, to cut the ribbon

Brenda Luke and Susan Brown meet equine centre manger Kath Urwin and an equine resident

Horses and ponies at the Blue Cross equine rehabilitation centre on Dovecliff Road, Rolleston-on-Dove, were joined by a host of guests today to celebrate the grand opening of the new centre.

View footage from the day and learn more about the work of Rolleston equine welfare centre (large file)

Mrs Brenda Luke and Mrs Susan Brown, great nieces of Robert Archer who bequeathed the land to The Blue Cross in memory of his late wife Hilda, cut the ribbon to officially open the site and spoke about their family's love of animals and delight at seeing the centre helping so many needy horses and ponies.

Guests were also present at a riding display where Blue Cross grooms demonstrated how a balance of empathy and training had helped the horses overcome past problems and given them a second chance of a worthwhile, fulfilling future.

Kath Urwin, manager of the centre, said: "This centre will have huge benefit to the charity's work; enabling The Blue Cross to provide a safe future for even more horses and ponies that need help."

Anyone who feels they can provide an experienced, long term home for a horse or pony in the charity's care can contact the Rolleston equine centre on 0845 260 5505 or email equine@bluecross.org.uk.

Learn about The Blue Cross's Sponsor-A-pony scheme.

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