Ride High
Ride High is a registered charity that transforms the lives of disadvantaged children by giving them the opportunity to learn to look after horses and ponies. Ride High effect lasting change in their attitude, wellbeing, self-confidence and life prospects so they become happy, confident young people who are positively engaged in the outside world.
More about Ride High
The vision of Ride High is to transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people. Many people face huge challenges as a result of poverty, neglect and abuse, isolation and poor mental health, which makes them vulnerable to a number of risks and can have a detrimental impact on their future.
Ride High address these challenges by offering vulnerable young people a fun and educational programme that boosts their wellbeing and encourages a healthy lifestyle. Through physical activity in the great outdoors and the creation of positive relationships with people and animals, children develop the skills and self-confidence to thrive.
The Ride High Equestrian Centre is Ride High’s home but is also a riding school open to the public; offering riding lessons, liveries, school holiday activities and hacking. Situated right in the heart of Milton Keynes, all profits from the riding school support the charitable work of Ride High.
Where are they based?
Find them at:
Ride High Equestrian Centre,
Redland Drive.
Loughton,
Milton Keynes,
MK5 8EJ
You can also call on: 01908 696169
Or email: info@ridehigh.org
Available courses
Ride High currently offer a Level 1 qualification in Work-Based Horse Care.
The guides below contain more information on this course.
There is a lot of information, so if you would prefer to speak to someone about this course on the phone, please call us on 01672 519977.
We would love to hear from people interested in taking the course, their families or from local authorities looking to support them.
Level 1 in Work-Based Horse Care
Guidance on the course, and what it involves.
" We're delighted to announce our partnership with Haddon to help those who need a little more support or a different way of learning. We specialise in Special Educational Needs and have an experienced team to support learners through their journey with us. "
After the course
People who take a course will learn new skills and get a qualification.
They can chose to do another course, or look for a job doing what they have learnt.
Alternative Provision - Questions and Answers
The length of the course depends on the person taking it, their needs and what course they are interested in.
Some courses can also have different things to learn at different levels too.
If you are unsure if your local authority will pay, please get in touch and we can help to guide you, alongside the companies we work with to give the training.
These courses are made for those who found school hard. The learning is done is small pieces and is made for you to understand. You will have support from experienced people who know how to help you and want you to succeed. Everything about the course is made for you so that you can get experience doing something you enjoy.
Animals including horses have been proven to increase levels of happiness and well-being. Being around animals and learning to take care of them enables people to develop skills of empathy and understanding.