An equine therapy centre in Strathaven has received a lifeline cash boost to help continue its vital work amid the coronavirus pandemic.East Kilbride mum, Eileen Mathieson, opened Darcy’s Equine Assisted Learning three years ago after recognising a need for alternative education and life skills programmes for young people with social, emotional and behavioural issues.It won VASLAN organisation of the year in November but has been unable to make the most of the prestigious accolade.But now the centre, which normally has a 10-strong team of equine facilitators, support workers and volunteers, has been awarded £9500 by the National Lottery Community Fund to see it through lockdown and beyond.The group will use funding to branch out to deliver