SPONSORSHIP FORM

THE LONG RIDE TO AFRICA-

RIDE FOR LIFE!

The GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST are organising the largest horse relay-riding event ever attempted in the UK. The Long Ride to Africa - The Ride for Life.

The aim of the 'Ride for Life' is to cover the distance of a simulated horseback ride from London to Banjul the capital of The Gambia, some 2,783 miles... as many times as we can! By as many UK horse riders that can take part.

The ride has been organised to raise awareness of the plight of the working horses in Africa and

the important role that these animals play in the fight against poverty and starvation, and to support the global

MAKE POVERTYHISTORY Coalition.

The 'rides' will take place at a variety of venues throughout Britain and will be organised by Individuals, Professional trainers, Riding Clubs, Breed Societies, Riding Schools and Livery yards etc.

The first ride will start on the 8th July 2005 in Norfolk and will end at a special venue somewhere in Britain on the 8th July 2006!

We hope that hundreds if not thousands of Horses and their Riders will take part, with each rider riding for a minimum of time, as stated by the organisers of their individual event (this could be from a minimum of half an hour for the fun and pleasure riders right up to 3 - 5 hours for the endurance and professional riders) all rides will take place during a single 24 hour period.

The distance ridden by all the participators in the 'Ride for Life' will be added up after each event by the event organisers. The organisers will then supply the total mileage covered by the riders at their event to the GHDT. The GHDT will keep a running total of the miles ridden throughout Britain and will announce to the press, public and organisers when a total journey distance from London to Banjul has been reached.

The GHDT supports working equines in the Gambia and their families... it is the ONLY UK charity to workpermanently in the Gambia, all day, every day. GHDT anticipates that they will need to provide an established base in the Gambia for many decades to come... Supporting, Educating and Advising Owners, Outside Agencies and Government departments about the welfare of the Nations equines..

Its very simple, working animals - enable owners to obtain higher farming yields - which enables the owner to transport (by equine) his excess goods to market - which enables him to sell his produce - the money earned pays for better food for his family and his working animals, but most importantly it allows him to pay for health care for his family and education for his children. It is the circle of prosperity.

Please help us to raise awareness of the plight of all of those people and their animals that are affected by poverty in Africa.

A child dies every 3 seconds because of poverty in the world today...

We want that to end.

This Your Opportunity to support The Ride For Life...

All monies raised in this event will go to the people and animals that need it, today in Africa.

SPONSORSHIP FORM

THE LONG RIDE TO AFRICA-

RIDE FOR LIFE!

Please sponsor Mr/Mrs/Ms ...... …………………

Who is riding in the Long Ride to Africa - RIDE FOR LIFE! On behalf of The GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST.

They will be riding their Horse...... ………...... for ..... hour/s as part of the historic non-stop 24-hour relay ride.

Starting at 12.00 hours on the 08 July 2005, atRunning Free Farm, Aylmerton, Norfolk

This Ride is organised by The Norfolk Natural Horse Group in support of MAKE POVERTYHISTORY.

(With Gift Aid you can make your donation worth more at no further cost to yourself we can claim an extra 28 pence from the Inland Revenue -to qualify for Gift Aid just state 'OK' after your address you must be a UK tax payer and what you pay in income tax each year must at least equal the amount we claim.) GIFT AID IT!

Name / Address (please state if 'OK' to claim for Gift Aid) / Amount Per hour / Total Amount

MAKE POVERTY HISTORY

The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust

Reg Charity No. 1096814

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

NORFOLK NATURAL HORSE GROUP

SPONSORED

RIDE FOR LIFE

IN AID OF

THE GAMBIA HORSE AND DONKEY TRUST

AND

MAKE POVERTY HISTORY

Thank you for taking part in Norfolk Natural Horse Groups, historic 24 hour, non-stop, relay ride - The 'Ride for Life'

The distance that you cover on your ride at Running Free Farm, Norfolk, will be recorded by the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust and added towards the total miles ridden throughout the UK over the coming months. The total recorded distance ridden by the UK's riders will represent the journey from London to Banjul in the Gambia - 2,738 miles! - The Long Ride to Africa.

Sponsored rides like NNHG's will be taking place all over the UK during 2005 and 2006 with hundreds if not thousands of people being able to take part in supporting the work of The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust. The rides will also help to raise public awareness of the plight of the working equines in the Gambia.

The Gambia Horse and Donkey trust is a small charity administered by volunteers, it operates with very minimal overheads. All of the money raised goes directly to the animals in the Gambia.

The Trust works very hard in the Gambia supporting the working equines and their owners, with sustainable initiatives, including Education, Training, Husbandry Support and Welfare programmes.

Importantly UK riders will be able to draw attention to the important global campaign,

MAKE POVERTY HISTORY.

Because... The Working Horses, Donkey's and Mules of the third world, suffer terrible working conditions, injury, pain and starvation in order to help their owners. These animals are in the front line fight against poverty all over Africa. They underpin fragile agricultural and transportation systems and literally make the difference between poverty and death or Prosperity and Life...

Every 3 seconds a child dies of poverty somewhere in the world...

That is why we are hosting

THE RIDE FOR LIFE...

Ride for Life - administration details and information

  1. You will need to secure a minimum of £20 sponsorship to take part (we hope you will achieve a lot more than that!) in addition there is a nominal charge to cover refreshments, of £5 per person. The refreshment charge (your deposit) must be sent to us with your completed Registration form to confirm your place on the ride, deposits are non-refundable.
  2. You must use the official sponsorship form.
  3. You must have a valid horse passport and flu vaccination cert with you, this must be presented at the secretary’s caravan prior to the ride when you register.
  4. You may choose you hour slot - please bear in mind this will be on a first come first served basis - so get you application back early if we are unable to offer your 1st 2nd or 3rd choice we will offer you an alternative slot which you may of course decline.
  5. You are able to ride alone or in company of friends. (max 10)
  6. We recommend that you ride at the walk or trot especially if you are riding with friends - if you wish to try a faster gait you must have agreement with your fellow group and the course officials.
  7. All horse must be fit to compete - our resident Veterinary Surgeon will be on duty and any horse showing signs of lameness, dehydration or stress will not be allowed to continue.
  8. Safety is paramount especially for night riding please obey all instructions - failure to comply or to cause a situation where other rides may be at risk will mean that you will not be allowed to continue the ride.
  9. Horses that are deemed to be out of control by the officials will be asked to withdraw from the ride for safety reasons.
  10. All accompanying friends and relatives must stay in the public area.
  11. The admission charge for friends and relatives is £1 per person, children under fourteen years old are free.
  12. Dogs must be on leads at all times - and are not allowed in the horsebox area.
  13. The officials and Judge's decision is final. If you have a complaint, you must submit it in writing to Mr C Richardson, Running Free Farm, Church Road, Aylmerton, Norfolk. NR11 8PU within 24 hours of completion of the ride.
  14. All riders will become day members of the Norfolk Natural Horse Group for the duration of the Ride the rules and conditions of the NNHG membership apply - copies available from Mr Richardson as above, and/or can be viewed at the secretary’s caravan during the event.

MONIES

Cheques for Registration to be made payable to Ms J Macarthur

All Sponsorship cheques must be made out to: The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust

Any enquires or questions relating to the ride should be directed to the organisers The Norfolk Natural Horse Group, contact:

Johanna Macarthur

Running Free Farm

Church Road

Aylmerton

Norfolk

NR11 8PU.

Tel: 01263 838052

Fax 01263 838053

email

REGISTRATION FORM

Name: .....………………………………......

Address: ………………………………......

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Name of Horse: ......

Tel No: ……………...... mobile: .………………......

Hour of ride preferred and date (in 24.00 hours please)

1st choice: …………….….…… 2nd choice: …….…….………… 3rd choice: ……….……………

Name of friends riding with you if applicable: ………………………………………………………….

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...... ……………......

I enclose my deposit of £5

Contact name and Tel: number in the event of an emergency: ………......

DISCLAIMER THE LONG RIDE TO AFRICA - RIDE FOR LIFE

The Norfolk Natural Horse Group are organisers of a 24-hour non-stop ride at Running Free Farm Norfolk on the 8th July 2005. In association with The Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust.

DO NOT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY TO HORSE OR RIDER THAT TAKES PART IN ANY EVENT HOWSOEVER THAT INJURY OR ACCIDENT TAKES PLACE.

ALL RIDERS MUST WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE RIDING WEAR WE RECOMMEND RIDERS WEAR CURRENT BRITISH STANDARD RIDING HATS AND BODY PROTECTORS. ALL PARTICIPATORS MUST HAVE ADEQUATE PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE COVER.

ALL RIDERS MUST ACCEPT THAT HORSE RIDING IS A DANGEROUS PASTIME AND RECOGNISE THAT ACCIDENT OR INJURY DOES SOMETIMES OCCUR

ALL RIDERS RIDE AT THEIR OWN RISK

Name of rider: .....………………………………......

Address: ………………………………......

Insurance company & policy no.: ………………......

I accept the above conditions for the organised ride and accept the disclaimer statement.

Signature: ...... …...... Date: ………………......