Forward by Chair of Trustees, Rachel Medill.

“In August 2008 I was inspired by the work done by the Ebony Horse Club in Brixton which gives disadvantaged children the opportunity to ride horses. In its twelve years of existence the organiser has experienced not one instance of disruptive behaviour around the horses and the benefits the children gain from their experiences have had positive effects on other aspects of their daily lives. As a result of visiting Brixton I decided to investigate whether there would be benefit in running the same kind of operation in Milton Keynes.

It quickly became apparent that with Milton Keynes’ growing population and its pockets of deprivation there was a significant number of children who could benefit from such a charity. On talking to organisations around Milton Keynes that work with young people it was clear that there was strong demand and as a result I started setting up the charity, Ride High, in September 2008.

Ride High was constituted as a voluntary organisation in November 2008.   It is a registered charity  – Charities Commission number 1138260. 

Ride High is the trading name of Ride High Limited, a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales, no 7363597. Registered address: The Dove House, The Avenue, Aspley Guise, Bedfordshire, MK17 8HH.

Patron

Jeremy Vine

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Trustees and Directors

Rachel Medill – Chair

• Award winner 2011 - Great and Valuable services to the Community – High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire

Previously:

• Director of The British Equestrian Federation.
• Communications and marketing director for M&G Group PLC.
• Chair of Governors, Aspley Guise Lower School
• Competed at international level, three day eventing.

Alan Oddie – Secretary

• Magistrate, Milton Keynes bench.

Previously:  

• Managing Director of financial services and insurance companies, including M&G Life and Guardian Life.

Christopher Reid – Finance Director

• Chief Executive of Christopher Reid Accountants Limited
• Director of numerous companies.
• Established own Accountancy practice in April 2006
• Chartered Accountant (qualified in 1977).

Jodi Bament

• Manager, Salcey Forest Riding School and livery yard

Previously:

• Playleader, Milton Keynes Council
• Various charitable projects
• Extensive equestrian experience

Janet Marian English

• Qualified Teacher, with 25 years experience in secondary schools.
• Helped to develop the ‘Thinking Together’ project with Professor Neil Mercer at the Open University. (Subsequently adopted by the government as a national strategy).
• Literacy and English consultant for the Specialist Schools and Literacy Trust.

Moira Myers

• Principal at EMW Law llp.
• Director of Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce.
• Solicitor (qualified in 1981).

Hilary Solway

• Extended Services Strategy Manager, Milton Keynes Council
• Qualified teacher
• Trustee and Vice Chair of Brook East of England ( young people’s sexual health service)

Louise van der Hoven

• Vice President, Barclays Wealth International, a division of Barclays Bank PLC.
• Over 20 years in financial services, including retail, insurance and international banking, both in the UK and overseas.