The significance of the day chosen is as clocks go forward, more riders return to the saddle and the competition season starts. It is also significant to the charity as Mothering Sunday is also within the month, a date close to the charities heart. The mother of the rider after whom the charity is named after and who lost his life in a riding accident was instrumental in setting up the charity in his name and memory to help other riders and their families.
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