<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p><em><strong>The challenge...</strong></em></p> <p>To lose 2.5 stone, get fit and go on to ride in a race under rules!</p> <p>So to do this I will&nbsp;need to learn to technically ride a horse as it has been 30 years since I was last on one,&nbsp;pass the BHA medical,&nbsp;and pass the BHA racing school assessment!</p> <p><strong><em>Why am I doing it?</em></strong></p> <p>I need a focus to get fit and lose weight and what better way to do it than to follow a dream. Racing is my passion and I have always wanted to have a go...</p> <p><strong><em>Why Greatwood Horse Power?</em></strong> (<a href="http://www.greatwoodcharity.org">http://www.greatwoodcharity.org</a>)</p> <p>Because whilst they rescue retired racehorses and rehome them&nbsp;they also&nbsp;help children.</p> <p>Greatwood Horse Power&nbsp;is aimed specifically at children with special needs. The programmes are open to all children with special educational needs without discrimination of any kind.</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p> <p>Thank you!</p> <p>Julian</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>