My story

Myself and a number of other Millfield Riding staff are raising money for the charity Greatwood by running an off road half marathon in the Forest of Dean.

Greatwood, a charity started in 1991 is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and eventual re-homing of former racehorses. In 2006 'Greatwood Horsepower' was developed when it became apparent that children with special educational needs benefitted from contact with the horses. The children who are involved in the project have a range of learning difficulties including Autism - ADHD - social, emotional and behavioural difficulties - complex learning difficulties and Down's Syndrome.

'Greatwood Horsepower' is unique and exciting in its approach, combining the needs of ex-racehorses with the complex needs of children with special educational needs.

The programme Millfield Equestrian is involved with provides these children with the opportunity to explore caring for horses, learning about trust, kindness and respect, while at the same time applying the same consideration to learning how to care for themselves and how to develop their own relationships.  Here at Millfield we have seen changes occur in the students that visit us within a very short period of time, they are stronger emotionally and more communicative.

The Headmaster of one of the schools that visit us at Millfield Equestrian said "The course has really worked well. It is all about trust, self-esteem and teamwork. The pupils have worked together, have learnt to trust themselves, each other, their helpers and the horses, and have improved their self-confidence remarkably."

In addition to our work with children, 'Scottie' an ex-racehorse who has been rehabiliated at Greatwood has now relocated to Millfield.  Staff member, Jo Roper, has taken 'Scottie' on as a project horse, with the aim being to continue his schooling and to eventually allocate him to a student as a loan horse.  'Scottie' has settled in well and is proving to be a valuable addition to the Millfield team.

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http://www.racehorsesgreatwood.org/

My updates 1

We would like to thank everyone who has supported us and helped us in raising our target!! We all really enjoyed the experience and even better we all got round in one piece and exceeded our expectations! Cheers Guys :)))

09/04/12 13:39

My charity

Greatwood

Greatwood

Charity Registration No. 1117322

Greatwood rescues and cares for neglected and ill-treated racehorses. Children with special educational needs prosper around these horses in a unique education programme, called Horse Power.

Donations 26

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Well done, everyone. What an amzing effort - next is the marathon! Danny

Donation by Danny Anholt on 04/05/12

£382.00

+ £95.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Danny huge achievement for you and your team xx

Donation by Sally East on 30/04/12

£40.00

+ £10.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Flora and Jo!! Love from all at Millfield Badminton Club :) xxx

Donation by Millfield Badminton Club on 13/04/12

£26.00

+ £6.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Laurel's Great Auntie Jean x on 08/04/12

£10.00

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Donation by Prep Grounds and Gardens! on 08/04/12

£28.00

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Well done Camilla!! So proud of you xx

Donation by Alex Walker on 03/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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RUN SWSAN RUN. XX

Donation by clare jones on 29/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Go suzie, go! From your bestest friend and Liam and Sez x

Donation by louise mcnutt on 29/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Suzy and the team from monty xxx

Donation by Mark Hooper on 28/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Camilla, I am sure you will do fab! Love Emma, Olly and Brad xx

Donation by Emma Beard on 28/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Jo!

Donation by Andrew Roper on 28/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck on Sunday Jo, we will be thinking of you. Love Mum & Dad

Donation by Laurence & Joan Roper on 26/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Danny

Donation by Cathy and Laurence on 24/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck everyone! Lots of love Hols x

Donation by Anonymous on 24/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Make sure you all come back in 1 piece!

Donation by V Young on 21/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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You can do it, good luck everyone

Donation by J Haley on 21/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck girls

Donation by love from Laurel's Nanny on 15/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Ladies! Hx

Donation by Hayley Cooke on 15/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck all of you, love Camilla's mum xxx

Donation by Debbie Jackson on 14/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck girls,hope the training is going well. Love Laurel's mum xxx

Donation by Lorraine Temple Cooke on 14/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Wishing you lots of luck Jo! lots of love Carolyn xxx

Donation by Carolyn Roper on 13/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck and lots of love Nana and Trevor

Donation by Joan Broughton on 26/02/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck Camilla lots of Sara xx

Donation by Sara Walker on 20/02/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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gd luck

Donation by James Yeates on 17/02/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Leigh Sread on 26/01/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£786.00
  • Offline donations£200.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£986.00
  • Gift Aid£187.00

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