Lluest Horse and Pony Trust And What they do.

Lluest Horse and Pony Trust is a small charity running a rescue/rehabilitation centre, with an average of 90 horses and ponies in approved loan homes, and a further 35 or more equines cared for at the trust. Nestling against the Black Mountain in the beautiful Carmarthenshire countryside. The Trust is entirely dependant upon voluntary donations and fund-raising activities. Anybody who gives to this charity will be assured that every penny possible is used on the purpose it is given- to care for the animals. It particularly covers the Swansea and Llanelli areas, some of the worst in the UK for stray horses and ponies. The aim is always to restore animals to full health and find them a loan home, if this is not possible they are assured a safe home for the rest of their natural lives.
I am undertaking a sponsored ride starting in Prestatyn on the 13th August and ending in Sennybridge Show on the the 3rd September. It will take three weeks and I will be covering 300+ Miles with Suzie my 22year old arabx mare rescued by Lluest in 2009

Wednesday, 31 August 2011

Day 8 Llanerfyl to Dylife


Receiving route advice

Beth had a great break at the weekend - 17th Birthday on 16th and passed theory test on 20th! Not bad considering the ride.  A lovely stay at Ty Isaf where I was able to buy some great homemade marmalade.

Almost ready
The big issue in this area is wind farms.  They are between two national parks and as such the farmers are being persuaded that making money out of wind is a quick and easy fix.  Everyone knows I am a bit green and they do provide a great source of green energy and can look beautiful but I think local considerations should be taken into account especially if it could have a knock on effect with the other main earner in the area, tourism.  With the reservoirs in the area and the high rainfall could hydro be the answer?

Wind Farms in the distance

Wind Farms2


Dylife Valley

The views were again stunning and I took some picutres down the Dylife Valley where there is a board explaining about glacial activity - took me right back to school geography!
Scenary




No time for a dip

Bethan has started to worry about Suzie's feet so we will have to get a farrier sorted out during the week, however, no problems now with her teeth or mouth as she is really getting into bitless riding.  Minor problem of the day was getting stuck in a bog but wonderful Suzie got herself out of what could have been a serious problem.

I sepnt another long day delivering feed, some of these routes seem a very long way round.  I enjoyed a great lunch with Neville and Maragret at Garth Fach and did eventually get homw after a whistle stop tour of Montgomery and Radnorshire.


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