13th August 2012
Congratulations to Heather Armstrong, the founder of the Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust, who has been awarded an honorary degree from the Royal Veterinary College. The charity, set up in 2002, aims to help Gambian farmers look after their equines more effectively, which has involved teaching basic stable management, training local vets, farriers, harness makers and cart makers. The Honorary Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery was awarded in recognition of the outstanding service that Heather has provided in both animal and humanitarian welfare in Gambia.