Hi everyone, if you're reading this it means my application to ride in the BHS charity race has been accepted and I'm now papping myself somewhere on the back of one of my eventers! (Or trying to get fit in the gym!) 

Riding a racehorse in a proper race is something I've always wanted to do, but never thought I'd be able to do.  However thanks to the BHS & the fabulous Sam England hopefully dreams can come true, whilst also raising money for a fabulous cause, road safety. 

Road Safety: Too many horses and riders are being killed or injured on UK roads. Over the past year there have been over 1,000 incident reports on our roads involving horses; 180 have been injured and 46 killed - but we know only one in ten incidents are reported. We are dedicated to improving the safety of UK riders.Horse Welfare: The BHS responds to over 6,000 welfare cases each year, but there are a thousand more in need of help. We work hard to promote the prevention of neglect, cruelty and harm to horses and provide support, advice and education to horse owners to try and remedy problems before they become too serious.Future Generations: Horses have a powerful way of inspiring disengaged young people to reconnect with society. Our Changing Lives through Horses programme aims to improve the lives of disengaged young people and give them the opportunity to develop skills that enable them to return to education and/or employment.