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 […]
Riding with Santa
Ride High children had a wonderful time volunteering at the Santa Parade in Newton Longville. The Santa Parade was organised by Newton Longville Community Association who have very kindly been supporting Ride High through 2017. The children escorted Santa through the village, greeted families eagerly awaiting the chance to sit on the sleigh and helped collect donations.
A different kind of horsepower
Ride High traded their four-legged friends for four wheels during half-term last week. The children enjoyed a very special visit to four times Champion RedBull Racing at Tilbrook in Milton Keyneswhere they spent the morning in the Hall of Fame. They were introduced to the world of Formula 1 and all the people and work […]
