Take to the the saddle for cancer charity

Amber Thorpe and her horse Homer get set to ride with friend Abbie Smith and Blade at last year's event
PHOTO: Tim Williams — Amber Thorpe and her horse Homer get set to ride with friend Abbie Smith and Blade at last year's event PHOTO: Tim Williams

Riders can enjoy 15 miles of glorious countryside and raise money for the charity.

The route goes through grounds not normally accessible to the general public and is made possible thanks to the support of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland.

The annual event is organised by Christine Griffin and Brenda Greaves and the Melton branch of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Riders taking part in the Belvoir Castle ride for Macmillan
PHOTO: Tim Williams — Riders taking part in the Belvoir Castle ride for Macmillan PHOTO: Tim Williams

More than 200 riders took part in last year’s event which raised over £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

To obtain registration and sponsor forms for this year’s event email Jo Wilson at: [email protected]

Macmillan Cancer Support is one of the largest British charities and provides specialist health care, information and financial support to people affected by cancer. For details visit www.macmillan.org.uk