Charity
Jill Hands Over the Reins
Barbara Cucchi has been announced as Jill’s replacement
Jill Moore, the long-standing general manager of the Home of Rest for Old Horses, has announced her well-deserved retirement.
A post on the charity’s Facebook page, confirmed she was stepping back after 27 years at the centre of caring for the animals, taking over from her mother, who was a founder of the home.
The post reads: ‘After such a long tenure and family connection with the Home, Jill has decided that the time is right to hand over the reins (literally) and to enjoy a well-earned retirement.
‘The Home has seen many changes over the years and currently provides a sanctuary for over 65 old working horses, ponies and donkeys to enjoy a peaceful retirement for the rest of their days. As a charity, the Home relies entirely on the generosity of the visiting public, its supporters and donors and Jill has been central to the efforts to make the Home what it is today, one of the island’s major visitor attractions.’
Barbara Cucchi has been announced as Jill’s replacement, an all round horse expert, Barbara even worked with the late, great, Sir Trevor Hemmings.
Jill Day
To mark Jill’s retirement, the Home will be open to the public for a Celebration day on Saturday December 17 from 1pm to 4pm.
Christmas
On a separate sad note, the Home will not be holding its annual Christmas lights show this year.
The post said: ‘Although we know that many people will be disappointed, the Home will be taking a break from our usual Christmas Spectacular Lights display this year. The Home would like to say a huge thank you to Jill’s partner, Dave Noble who has been the principal designer & organiser of the Christmas Lights Show, which has grown into one of the largest displays on the island.
‘Although it has been a difficult decision to skip this year, the winter period will be used by the Team to oversee and carry out some essential project and maintenance work on the paths and fencing around the grounds of the Home, in readiness for the 2023 season, and to enable a planned approach for Christmas next year.’
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