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Peers Clough Packhorses : What's new -

Danny appears on BBC's Countryfile! In February 2011 we were delighted to welcome BBC 1's Countryfile team who were filming a piece on the Pennine Bridleway. Presenter Matt Baker took a break from the Strictly Tour and rode our Danny. Here, with Chris from Peers Clough and Cosi Towneley How to cheer up a grey February day! Cia with Baby Evie ( 6 weeks ) Chris, Matt and Suzy. The Countryfile edition featured  the ancient routes that at one time linked upland communities for trade, and how they are being re-opened for tourists. With the development of canal, road and rail the old ways fell out of use. It was the vision of Mary, Lady Towneley to open up these historic routes for riders, cyclists and walkers and Cosi Towneley, her daughter, described her mother's passion. It became the job of Natural England to bring this vision to fruition.  Julie Thompson, Natural England's representative, talked about the legal and practical obstacles they have faced, and how much has been achieved. Peers Clough Farm featured as a place to stay  if riding the Mary Towneley Loop on your own horse.

2012 sees the 10^th anniversary of the Mary Towneley Loop, the first section of the Pennine Bridleway to be

opened for riders, cyclists and walkers.To commemorate and celebrate this milestone Peers Clough

 Packhorses and Peers Clough Farm are organising a sponsored charity ride around the 48 miles of the

 Loop. Those who have experienced this trail will understand the vision and commitment of Mary, Lady

 Towneley, in whose honour it is named, and the affection we at Peers Clough Farm feel for our stunning

 landscape and the visitors it has brought  us. Using our wonderful locally bred Wellbrow Fell ponies we are

 offering riding slots for riders to come and join us for a length of time that they feel comfortable with   

 e.g. from 1 to 3 hours.  We are riding over 5 days:         Weds 25^th July – Sunday 29^th July 2012

 raising money for 5 designated charities:

        World Horse Welfare                                                 Rossendale and Pendle Search and Rescue                                                               

        Children in Need

                                                            View our charities / sponsor us on

                        www.justgiving.com/teams/MTL2012

We invite riders to raise their own sponsorship to be divided between the above charities, or alternatively, if unable to ride,

 you can sponsor us on JustGiving.                                                                                                                                     

There will be a £10 booking fee per rider to cover the ponies’ expenses for the ride, drinks and picnics as appropriate.

All riders must be over the age of 13, and be realistic about their riding ability and fitness. Riders will be responsible for

getting to and from pick-up/ drop-off points at the correct times, and for the comfort, safety and appropriateness of their

clothing. We will follow our normal code of practice which is available on our website                                                                           

 Riders will be accompanied at all times by qualified and friendly guides

Please contact:       Chris on      01706 210552           Suzy on       07854 536776

                     e mail:  peerscloughfarm@hotmail.com                                                                                                                                                                         peerscloughfarm@hotmail.com facebook.com / Peerscloughfarm                                                                                                         facebook.com / Peerscloughpackhorses                                                                      

to register your interest and request an application form    -    places will be limited!

Come and have fun and celebrate with us!

Members of Rossendale and Pendle Search and Rescue Team meet up with the Peers Clough Farm charity fundraisers to promote the MTL 2012 sponsored ride.

	We label our ponies, but not our clients. “There is nothing so good for the inside of a man as the outside of a horse” Individuals and groups   catered for Sessions tailored to your needs from £18.50 per hour
The mental and physical  benefits of being around horses are becoming  increasingly recognised. Ponies do not make  judgements about people  based on their age, gender, colour, creed, social  background, intelligence,  wealth or status, only on the person you  really are. By working  with them we can engender a sense of worth and value in our  clients.		We aim to: promote education and wellbeing through working with ponies in an atmosphere of care, trust, respect and friendship   provide opportunity and access for    marginalised individuals and groups   develop positive behavioural, mental, emotional and physical outcomes