The challenge of a lifetime is leading a young Gloucestershire woman into a frenzy of fundraising.

Verity Jarvis, 23, of Newent, Glos, is determined to raise enough money to allow her to go to Patagonia, Argentina on an ILPH (International League for the Protection of Horses) Challenge Ride in November this year.

Comments Verity, "I've been riding since I was 10 and have taken my horse up to Intermediate level in eventing, but I felt that I would like to do something else with horses that was exciting.

"The ILPH is my favourite charity so it's wonderful to be able to go on exciting horse holiday with lots of like minded people - and having the challenge of raising the money in order to do so is, extremely stimulating, if a little unnerving !"

Verity is organising an Evening with Mary King at Hartpury College on Friday July 25th when Mary will be working several of her highly successful event horses and answering questions.

There will be refreshments and a raffle and tickets are £18 each, £15 each for bookings over 10, or £22 on the door.

For tickets or more information ask for Verity, Mandy or Karen at the Gloucester branch of Countrywide Stores or phone Verity in the evening on 07813041246 or Sue during the day on 01985 846160.

Further ahead Verity is planning a course walk at Burghley in September, again with Mary King.

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