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Dorset girl pledges fundraising for horse charity
World Horse Welfare will benefit from a year-long fundraising campaign from a horse mad 10-year-old from Dorset.

This year, a horse mad 10-year-old from Dorset is to raise as much money as possible for World Horse Welfare.
Last year, Maisie raised over £1,000 for the charity by walking 10 miles from her home and climbing a 49-metre-high tower.
She posted a video about her experience on YouTube and is now planning an entire year of fundraising activities.
Maisie’s journey to support World Horse Welfare began last summer following a visit to the charity’s Somerset Rescue and Rehoming Centre, Glenda Spooner farm in Somerton, last summer.
Maisie said: “I left feeling inspired and wanted to help.”
A month later, two horses she once rode sadly passed away and so she decided to do a sponsored hike in their memory to raise money.
“My friends and family thought I was a bit crazy,” Maisie said. “And some did not think I would do it at first. They had a point, as I’m not much of a walker and will be the first to start moaning that my legs hurt halfway through a one-mile walk. I am also scared of heights and the top of the tower was a long way from the ground.
“But, on 10 August 2024 I achieved my goal and even though my legs hurt for days after, it was worth it.”
With a target of £50 Maisie was impressed by the support she received amounting to over £600.
Spurred on by her success she made another £300 with a tack sale and topped her new target of £1,000 at the end of 2024 with the sale of handmade Christmas wreaths.
She said: “I am so grateful to everyone who donated and supported me.
“I had a lot of fun, faced new challenges and learned a lot, like if you want something bad enough you have to make it happen.
“If you have a passion or you have something that is important to you why not find out how you can get involved with volunteering or fundraising – together we can make a difference.”
Maisie would love people to follow her Youtube channel called ‘Maisie’s Mane Mission’.
World Horse Welfare’s South-West regional fundraiser Naomi Jones said: “We think Maisie is just amazing and love how many fundraising ideas she’s managed to think of already. We wish her lots of luck for her future efforts, and we are really looking forward to supporting her with her 2025 plans.
“We are extremely grateful to Maisie and everyone who supports our work to help horses who need it most, both in the UK and further afield.”
To find out more about fundraising for World Horse Welfare visit the charity’s website https://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/support-us
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