Margeret - known as Peggy - founded her riding centre in 1967 and andbecame affiliated to the Riding for the Disabled Association. Some 10 yearslater she and her team joined NWRAH, the North West Riding Association for the Handicapped. In 2004, in recognition of her hard work and dedication,the centre was re-named the Margaret Haes Riding Centre.The charity is an independent organisation that relies on donations for theupkeep of the stables. It has embarked on a comprehensive refurbishmentproject to improve the facilities.Volunteers continue to provide riding opportunities for the disabled from asfar afield as Rochdale, Wigan and Bolton. The charity has helped hundredsof physically and mentally disabled children and adults enjoy the experienceof riding over the West Pennine Moors.f you have a special need, or are a parent or carer of someone you think may benefit from our services, please contact usfor a chat or to make an appointment to come along and look around our facilities. We always need volunteer helpers, soif you can spare an hour or two to help the disabled riders, we would be delighted to hear from you.01706 821337www.margarethaes@wordpress.com