Elisabeth Svendsen TrustBelfast
Twilight sessions at EST Belfast
EST Belfast welcomes children from across County Antrim for riding therapy sessions. The team of staff were delighted to receive this thank you from a new family who have started coming to the Twilight sessions on Wednesdays. It's wonderful to have this reminder of the amazing difference that visits to EST can make.
Charity Bed Push in aid of EST Belfast and The Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice
On Saturday 29th October 2011 a team of staff and volunteers from EST Belfast, Larne Masonic Lodge and The Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice raised an amazing £3,000 pushing a bed 15 miles, from Carrickfergus to Larne and collecting donations locally at ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Super Value.
Sponsored walk and ride for EST Belfast - 9th October
Posted 26th September 2011 by Press OfficeEST Belfast is inviting walkers and horse owners to take part in a sponsored event on Sunday 9th October 2011 at 10am.
The sponsored walk and horse ride will take place in the tranquil surroundings of Delamont Country Park in Killyleagh.
The walk is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and covers a maximum of six miles although shorter routes are available for little feet.
Meeting two of our admirable volunteers
Posted 29th June 2011 by Dawn Vincent
I attended the official opening of our Belfast Centre last week, 23rd June, and met two of our fantastic volunteers there.
Sheelagh and Charlie Feely made me feel so welcome and, like everyone that day, were very happy to be involved in the special occasion, attended by Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.
EST have really helped my family
Last week, we opened our sixth EST centre in Belfast! It was a happy and meaningful occasion, with Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, making a special visit to officially open our new and exciting facility.
HRH was given the opportunity to see a riding display by local special needs children and our Trustee, Geraldine Stafford provided this moving speech about her involvement with our charity:
Riding therapy at EST Belfast
The team at EST Belfast have been very busy preparing for their official opening on 23rd June 2011. The donkeys are now all settled in at the centre and have taken to their riding therapy training beautifully.
Riding skills are taught by qualified riding instructors using the donkey because of its placid nature. In addition, children are encouraged to groom and care for the donkeys.
