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We have now sold the farm livestock and let out most
of the farm in order to concentrate on our equestrian
related activities.
Peter travelled all over the world in the 20 years he
spent as an Irrigation Engineer, designing sprinkler
irrigatioon schemes in Africa, the Middle East and Far
East and in doing so, turning the desert green. When
our daughter was young we spent two fascinating years
in Saudi Arabia...Every now and then he has a real
yearning to travel again, particularly to desert
regions.
As a veterinary surgeon by profession I found it an
interesting experience moving to the other side of the
fence by becoming a breeder. It was my love of horses
from childhood that led me into building up a small
stud of Welsh Cobs and Part-breds.
There are numerous reasons why Peter and I are
undertaking this crazy challenge. Peter has owned an
Austin Healey for 31 years. We always joke that I will
have to go before the car! Since reading, many years
ago, about the Paris to Peking race of 1907, he has
been committed to doing something similar.
When he saw an article
about a proposed "Around the World in 80 Days" challenge
he was instantly fired up and could think of nothing else.
For myself, I decided that there should be a reason
other than pleasure! Apart from the tremendous
challenge (I always love a challenge) I felt this was
an opportunity to do something for others. We have
chosen to support a charity near to home that benefits
families all over Scotland, The Children's Hospice
Association, Scotland.
I hope that many of you will feel able to give
something to help these children and their families.
Yours in speed
Ann
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