CHILDREN attending the Festina Lente learning centre in Co Wicklow this week received a riding lesson from champion jockey Colin Keane.

Colin popped in to promote the fact that Festina Lente is the charity partner for day one of Longines Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown next Saturday. Currently based in Bray, Festina Lente is trying to raise €3 million to secure new lands in Kilpedder, Co Wicklow.

The world-class charity is a recognised leader in the field of equine-assisted learning for those with special needs. It employs 60 staff and touches the lives of 40,000 Irish people every year.

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