About us

Ride High is a charity using horses to transform the lives of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children and young people in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. We effect lasting change in  children’s attitude, self-confidence and life prospects so they become happy young people who are positively engaged in the outside world. 

Children aged 8-18 years are referred to Ride High on an individual basis by professionals so we can prioritise those most in need of help. Each of them faces challenges that make everyday life a struggle. Many have suffered neglect, abuse and/or trauma which has led to mental health challenges including 
anxiety, depression and self-harm. 

Over 120 children attend Ride High at our home at the Ride High Equestrian Centre in Milton Keynes  every week for 12-36 weeks. They follow a programme of structured learning which includes riding and caring for the horses and associated educational and creative projects in our clubroom and garden. 

Ride High’s unique programme empowers our members to develop new skills, to increase their confidence and self-esteem and to build greater resilience to change negative mindsets and challenging behaviours.