Horses are animals of high prestige and value. They have been part of human lives since the ages, benefiting them through a multitude of tasks. Thus, there exists a working equine charity that showcases French horses, renowned for their intelligence and strength. At the Weald and Downland Living Museum in Chichester, hundreds of equestrian supporters were moved by watching the horses helping with farm work.

There are organizations that work for the charity, to support and for the welfare of such valuable horse breeds. Recently, the equine charity, Brooke which has a worldwide presence, had organized a tour for equestrian enthusiasts to a museum where French-origin Percheron horses were used in agricultural farming. The visitors were amazed by the action and felt happy that their organization was working for the cause they mentioned.

Equestrian enthusiasts visit charity work

An intriguing tour was conducted at the Weald and Downland Living Museum located in the South Downs National Park in West Sussex. The tour was organized by an equestrian charity, Brooke, and included more than 130 visitors, who were equestrian enthusiasts and supporters of the charity. Notably, the purpose of the tour was to thank the supporters and give them the live experience of equestrian stocks working.

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At the museum, the visitors witnessed Percheron horses pulling carts, and helping in plowing, sowing, harvesting, haymaking, and timber extraction. Besides that, they also saw other traditional livestock animals. Also, the supporters got the opportunity to meet the farm’s horseman, according to Horsetalk.

Percherons are a breed of horse that originated from France and is used widely for various purposes across the world, per sources. The animals are used in Brick kilns, and coal mines, serving as the backbone for the villages of underdeveloped countries. They are known to be intelligent, calm, gentle, easy to train, and willing to work.

Additionally, the visitors were happy with their visit and acknowledged the work of Brooke. One supporter by the name of Ron Brown said, “We don’t often get a chance to do things like this, so thank you to Brooke for organizing a wonderful day out!” He was of the opinion that Brooke did a fantastic job and their monthly support for the past decade did not go in vain.

Brooke’s charity briefs equestrian enthusiasts about their work

The supporters of the charity who looked after the welfare of the working horses, donkeys, and mules through monetary assistance, were content with the charity’s work.  At the event, Brooke’s representative briefed the visitors about their efforts and work in protecting and improving the conditions of the more than 1.4 million working horses, and other farm animals, that support the lives of 600 million people around the world.

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Joey Jeetun of Brooke mentioned that they were happy to bring enthusiasts and loyal supporters to the museum. It was quite successful with the large turnout of visitors who witnessed the charity’s country program and the valuable work of the museum.

The visit of the equestrian enthusiasts and supporters of the charity was a unique opportunity for them to have first-hand experience of the charity’s work on the ground. It is likely that the tour had a positive effect on the supporters, and they would encourage many others to aid the charity with greater help.

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