Ride High Ball 2020 – Just the ticket!
The Ride High Golden Ticket Ball took place on Saturday 25th January at Jurys Inn Milton Keynes. Guests lucky enough to get their hands on a golden ticket walked through the giant Wonka gates and over a grass bridge into the most spectacular and colourful Ballroom we’ve ever seen – with giant lollipops and sweets […]
Founder of Ride High Rachel Medill hands over the reins to a new CEO
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 which uses horses to transform the lives of disadvantaged children. Not even Rachel herself had imagined that 11 years on the charity would be working […]
Spreading Christmas cheer to local charities
Spreading Christmas cheer to local charities It’s become something of a Christmas tradition at Ride High to select a number of local charities to support. The children like to help others in need and it helps to encourage compassion and community spirit. This year the children have chosen four charities: Milton Keynes Hospital Charity, Hula […]
Ride High to Exhibit at MK Gallery
Ride High, a charity in Milton Keynes that uses horses to transform the lives of disadvantaged children, will showcase its members’ artwork alongside that of the English painter George Stubbs at a world class exhibition at MK Gallery this autumn. Stubbs (1724-1806) is one of the UK’s greatest artists. Best known for his paintings of […]
Rocking Red for Ride High
This month we Rocked Red for Ride High in celebration of our 10th birthday. Supporters from around Milton Keynes joined in the celebrations by dressing-up, baking and organising special events. We saw amazing people take on super challenges, including Katie Gulliver who is partially sighted who rode 12km across Milton Keynes, side saddle in a […]
Why Gary is Riding High?
In our latest blog post, we catch up with Gary Smith, the Chairman of our Board of Trustees who will be taking on a 100 mile cycling challenge for Ride High this August. How long have you been involved with Ride High? I first became involved with Ride High in my capacity as CEO of a […]
Ride High Runners smash the MK Marathon
On Monday 7th May 20 Ride High runners took part in the MK Marathon in aid of Ride High. We are immensely proud and thankful to them all. Even on the hottest bank holiday on record every single one of them crossed the finish line and helped to raise over £4,000 – vital funds for […]
MK Mayor hosts lunch in aid of Ride High
Last week the Mayor of Milton Keynes’ Lunch was held in aid of Ride High at the home of Marshall Amplification in Bletchley with special guest comedian Al Murray. 100 guests attended the exclusive event helping to raise vital funds for the charity of over £10,000. The event showcased local talent including MK College who […]
New Patron for Ride High
Actress and author Sue Jameson was announced as a new patron for Ride High at the Ball last Saturday. To mark the patronage Sue, who will join existing patron Jeremy Vine took to the stage and spoke of her admiration for Ride High. Sue who has visited Ride High on a few occasions said ��I […]
Ride High magic enchants Milton Keynes
The Ride High ‘Enchanted’ Fundraising Ball took place last Saturday and was a magical success enjoyed by over 290 guests. The annual event, now in its 8th year was sponsored by Milton Keynes-based firms, RSM UK, Sysmex UK and Imagine Presentations. The total raised will fund 27 children to attend Ride High for one year […]
