Maria Daines
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10/20/2006 9:25:04 AM
Help IAC's Cathy Lane to start a horse and pony sanctuary
LAST ANGEL HORSE AND PONY SANCTUARY
To all horse and pony lovers -
I am trying to raise money to establish a horse and pony rescue and rehabilitation centre in Somerset, southwest England. I need land and buildings, for stabling, either existing stables or buildings suitable for conversion into stables. I am hoping to be able to house 15 horses/ponies in total to begin with. This means that I am looking to raise the money to purchase approximately 15 acres of land and at least 15 stables. The cost of land in Somerset, where I live, varies but according to my research, the acreage I am looking for and which includes agricultural buildings costs between the region of £120,000. For example I have been looking at the details of an existing barn set within 15.82 acres of land in Mark, Nr Bridgwater in Somerset. The asking price is £120,000. The barn has two separate areas: One which could be converted into eight stables, the other could be used as a secure storage area. There is the possibility of building the extra stables needed onto the existing barn. (It is very difficult to get planning permission for the building of new stables onto parcels of land. For this reason, I am only looking at land with an already established building on it ie a barn) This would cost in the region of £20,000 to £30,000. There is also the possiblility of purchasing extra land at a later date, once the rescue centre is established.
There are of course 101 other needs for financial help both before, and once the horses are safely in the sanctuary. I am in the process of registering the project with the charity commission, although this is in very early stages. But I am currently exploring all the possible ways and means to raise the needed funds.
I have been actively involved with horses and their care from the age of five. I am also lucky enough to have some knowledgeable 'horsey' people around me who are as commited to this project as I am.
I have two ponies of my own. Both of which I rescued and brought back to health. They are both thriving and are healthy and happy. The following link is of my artists page (I'm a musician) at the independent artists company. There is a video on the page of both of my rescued ponies. http://www.independentartistscompany.com/artist.aspx?id=40508
If anyone would like to discuss this project with me, or can offer their services or ideas, or indeed any help of any description, please feel free to contact me on:
cathylane55@yahoo.co.uk
01823 283453 (home) or 07931 745250 (mobile)
Any ideas or offers of help would be greatly appreciated! Perhaps someone out there has some land they could donate for this project?!
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Yours for the angels, the horses,
Cathy Lane
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