An Ascot racehorse swapped the track for the playground when it visited a day centre for children with special needs last week.
On Thursday, August 28, a team from Ascot Racecourse accompanied their equine ambassador, Side Glance, to visit children at Camp Mohawk - a multi-functional day centre for children with special needs and their families, based near Wargrave.
This was part of Ascot’s community outreach to spread awareness for National Racehorse Week (August 23-31).
Side Glance is Ascot’s equine ambassador through the Retraining of Racehorses Horses for Courses scheme.
The children also experienced riding on a mechanical horse whilst learning more about the second careers of ex-racehorses and their welfare.
All photos are by Mike Swift. See more of his work at 360swift.com
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