Ride High is a Milton Keynes charity that transforms the lives of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children in our community. They effect lasting change in the children’s attitude, self-confidence & life prospects so they become happy young people who are positively engaged in the outside world.
All the children are referred to Ride High by childcare professionals so they can prioritise those most in need of help. Each faces overbearing challenges that make everyday life a struggle. Many are very poor or non-school attenders when they join. 88 children attend every week for up to a year and follow a programme of structured learning which includes riding and caring for the horses and associated educational and creative projects in the clubroom. Time spent with the horses promotes confidence, reponsible behaviour, trust and pride. Clubroom activities teach life skills such as literacy, communication and teamwork. By the time children leave Ride High over 90% are thriving in full-time school, college or work experience.