Ride High Equestrian Centre Clothing
You can now buy branded Ride High Equestrian Centre clothing and support the stables while keeping warm! With a range of clothing and other items, from t-shirts and hoodies to blankets and bobble hats, these items make great gifts for equine enthusiasts, or why not pick something up for yourself? All items can be personalised and […]
Harry’s Rainbow Activity Days
In May, children from The Harry’s Rainbow Charitable Trust visited us for two activity days. The children had such a wonderful time and enjoyed meeting and spending time with each other and the horses. The sessions provided an important respite for the children and they had lots of fun, learnt new skills, made new friends […]
Excellent Results
We’re delighted to announce that in April 2021 we were awarded the highest possible rating at our annual Council Inspection. This thorough review looks closely at the quality of the service we deliver to our clients, examining our premises, our staff qualifications and of course our horse welfare. Here’s a snap of some of the team and […]
Supporting children’s reintegration back into education
Twelve children have recently taken part in our Supported Learner Programme at Ride High Equestrian Centre funded by the L&Q Foundation: Tackling Inequalities Fund. The children attended in groups of three from schools across Milton Keynes. They all had additional needs and special education needs (SEND) which impact on their learning, physical development, communication, social […]
Helper Training Morning
29/12: Update – the Helper Training Morning has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, watch this space for further details regarding a new date in 2021. Helper Training Morning We have organised a Helper Training Morning for individuals who would like to assist on the Ride High yard. You must be 11 years or older […]
New online booking system
We are delighted to announce that as of 7th September we are moving over to our new online booking system – EC Pro! This means that you can now book your activities online at your own convenience. To be able to use the system you first need to register your details. Here’s what you need […]
Pop Up Shop
The Equestrian Centre is fortunate to receive many pre-loved and new items as donations. So, to raise funds for the Ride High children’s charity, we’re opening a Pop Up Shop for equestrian clothing in our Reception area. The shop is only here for a week, so you’ll need to be quick! Shop Opening Hours: Saturday 15 February […]
Golden Ticket Ball a Fantastic Success
The Ride High charity’s Golden Ticket Ball took place on Saturday 25th January at Jury’s Inn Milton Keynes. The guests walked through giant Wonka gates with their golden tickets and over a grass bridge into the most spectacular and colourful Ballroom we’ve ever seen – with giant lollipops and sweets to remind us all of […]
End of an era: Rachel Medill hands over the reins to Olivia Sugdon
After 11 years as Ride High’s Chief Executive, Founder Rachel Medill MBE is stepping down and handing over the reins to Olivia Sugdon. In 2008 Rachel set up Ride High, a charity that uses horses to transform the lives of disadvantaged children. Eleven years on, through huge amounts of hard work, dedication and support from […]
A visit from the equine physiotherapist…
Equine Physiotherapy All horses used for ridden work should ideally receive regular physiotherapy to maintain good performance and welfare and at the Ride High Equestrian Centre we’re very fortunate to have Charlie Coyle, a qualified veterinary physiotherapist, working with us to provide physiotherapy to our horses. Equine physiotherapy helps horses by: Charlie has recently joined our […]
