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 […]

Ride High Take on Stubbs – Exhibition at MK Gallery

The Ride High charity is exhibiting at MK Gallery in October alongside a world-famous George Stubbs exhibition. Stubbs is one of the UK’s greatest artists and is best known for his paintings of horses. Members of the charity are recreating some of his most iconic work and will be displaying their work in the Project Space […]

Make your mark on the Equestrian Centre!

In June this year, as part of the Ride High charity’s 10-year celebrations, the childrens’ team designed 2 beautiful equine murals to be permanently displayed on the doors of our Indoor School.  We’re now offering our friends and clients the opportunity to sponsor a piece of the mural and support Ride High, as all money raised will […]

Thank you to Blue Cube PCS

We’ve been very fortunate to receive a pre-used cold storage unit as a donation from Blue Cube PCS.  Established in 2009, Blue Cube offers a wide range of technologically advanced, eco-friendly portable temperature-controlled storage solutions.  The recycled storage unit is airtight and watertight and will provide secure, dry storage for essential equipment on the site […]