Students from Redcar & Cleveland College’s Horse Management Diploma course have raised £150 to support the work of Saltburn Animal Rescue Association (SARA).

Handing over the fundraising cheque at Eston Equestrian Centre, where the College teaches the students advanced skills in horse management, student Sam Gray said, “We have been raising money by doing gymkhanas and dressage events and wanted to help support SARA in some way. As part of our course we learn a lot about animal welfare and wanted to give something back to a local charity that works closely with animals.”

The Horse Management course leader at the College, Maria Parker, was impressed by the student’s initiative and determination to make the gesture to SARA and said, “The students did all the fund raising themselves and they deserve a big thank you, although I am slightly biased towards SARA having found the best dog and great companion in Harry there. The course teaches students how to care for horses and helps them to understand and respect the need for animal welfare as well as learning about aspects of business management, different breeds and animal science.”

SARA was founded in 1995 by local animal lovers in the Saltburn area and since that time has earned charity status and rescued over 2000 cats and dogs in the area.