A LOTTERY is being held in Bracknell to raise funds to help save abandoned horses in the borough.

Bracknell Forest Lottery, an organisation created by the Bracknell Forest Council last year, is hosting a lottery game to support a local charity, Saving Abandoned Fly-Grazing Equines (SAFE).

SAFE seeks to support local landowners to legally rescue and re-home abandoned and neglected horses in Berkshire and neighbouring areas.

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It was formed in 2014 following a local crisis of 38 horses and ponies being abandoned in Binfield, Bracknell.

A spokesman for SAFE said: "Despite Berkshire and Surrey being home to many prestigious equine establishments and events there are surprisingly many, horses in this area are needing the help of SAFE.

"All of the major equine rescue and re-homing organisations in England and Wales are under immense pressure due to the increasing number of horses and ponies needing their help.

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"These charities will soon be physically unable to cope with the number of horses needing urgent care but for as long as funds and voluntary assistance are available, SAFE will continue its work to rehabilitate rescued horses until they are healthy and suitable for re-homing.

"Any help financially goes a long way for us. We need your help so we can continue to help these wonderful creatures."

Lottery tickets cost £1 per week, with the next prize draw being held on July 11, 8pm.

To find out how to take part, visit bracknellforestlottery.co.uk/support/safe-saving-abandoned-fly-grazing-equines?.