Devonport Community Workshop (DCW) recently came to the rescue of Devonport Kindergarten’s much loved horse Trigger. Trigger is a much-ridden horse at the Kindy where he is lovingly fed, watered and in the heat of summer given shelter under an umbrella. Named after the cowboy Roy Rogers’ horse, Trigger was donated by the IHC (www.ihc.org.nz) who constructed him as a project.

He's had a very busy 10 years at the kindergarten plus he’s a festive addition to Christmas celebrations, dressing up as a reindeer and being decorated in tinsel. He also has a very important job to pull the Kindy sleigh which is often stacked high with pretend presents.

But alas Trigger had succumbed to old age, having broken 3 of his legs along with his saddle all in need of some repair.

Just the job for DCW, where a band of willing helpers have given Trigger a new lease on life. Pat O’Hagen, led the charge and with a team of helpers, including Peter Monti. They completed a full makeover for the Kindy’s favourite horse. This included replacing the frame at the bottom with a ply sheet covered with grass mat donated by Devonport Electrical, and put castors on each corner so Trigger can be moved easily.

When Pat O’Hagen and Peter Monti from DCW delivered the much-revitalised Trigger to the Devonport Kindergarten, teacher Joyce Harrison said “Pat and Peter thank you so much for the awesome job you have done on Trigger's make-over. He looks amazing!! We can't thank you enough. Trigger will now be etched into many more children's memories because of your hard work — thanks so much!"