Around 120 children come to Ride High every week for 3 to 12 months, dependant on need,  and follow a programme of structured learning which includes learning to ride and care for horses and associated clubroom projects.

The children are driven to Ride High in our free minibus service and attend a two hour session the first hour is spent riding, the second in our clubroom.

Time spent with the horses promotes confidence, responsible behaviour, respect and trust, and positive mental wellbeing. It provides the children with a challenge, the opportunity to do something special and to develop a sense of pride as they overcome challenges. The horses are invaluable but they are just the start of our programme.

Structured activity in our clubroom drives the biggest transformation in our children and makes our offering truly unique. In this safe and secure environment our qualified teachers work with the children to build their confidence and life skills required to go out into the world and participate fully in life.

In addition to our weekly sessions Ride High also organise educational trips and visits and residentials during the school holidays and provide their members with volunteering and work experience opportunities.

When they are first referred most of our children are underperforming at, or not attending school, and are unable to see a future for themselves. By the time they leave us over the majority are thriving in full time school, college or work experience.