Trailer puts horses in the pink

The pink horsebox is the only one of its kind

A bright pink horsebox is set to be one of the main attractions at the Horse of the Year Show, in aid of charity.

The box, designed by Denbighshire-based Ifor Williams Trailers and normally costing £4,000, will be auctioned to raise money for Breast Cancer Care.

It is to be unveiled at the show, which is being held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.

The auction will close on 31 October, to mark the end of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

'Increase awareness'

The charity is associated with the colour pink, and encourages people to promote its work via its In the Pink campaign.

For the last two years, the National Eisteddfod of Wales has been held in a pink pavilion.

The National Eisteddfod has helped raise awareness of breast cancer

The pink trailer is the only one of its kind made by Corwen-based Ifor Williams.

Spokesman Andrew Reece Jones said: "We are honoured that we are able to support the In the Pink campaign this October.

"Breast cancer is a terrible disease that can and does touch many families across the UK.

"Early detection is vital so we are very pleased that the pink trailer is being used as a vehicle to increase awareness and to support Breast Cancer Care."

Menai Owen-Jones, fundraiser for the charity in Wales, said: "We would be delighted if local businesses and organisations across the UK would follow in the footsteps of Ifor Williams Trailers and get in the pink this October."