I am extremely lucky to have been afforded the opportunity to grow up with horses in my life and benefit from the many life lessons they teach us. Now, being a mother to a 2 year old boy i am keenly aware of the privilege I have being able to raise him with horses in his life.

It’s time for me to give a little bit back and support the wonderful work of the Changing Lives through Horses programme.

Horses have a powerful way of inspiring disengaged young people to reconnect with society. This 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.

As I edge towards 40 now is the time to give myself a fresh challenge. Although the memories of my eventing days are fresh and feel like a year or two ago it is now 17 years since I competed at an International Three Day event and over 10 years since I completed my last cross country course - where does time go!!

After several years out of the saddle while I worked for British Dressage I am immersed in horses once again looking after a small yard of wonderful ex racehorses. So now it’s time to experience their world and get fit.

Any support you can offer will be much appreciated.

Many thanks to Tanya & Jim Clarke and Tim Easterby Racing for their support in making this challenge possible.