Making a donation to the Saddle Up campaign really does make a difference to the charity and it is so easy to do. You can donate through Just Giving or call Isabel on 01483 898786 to make your gift.

Organising an event may at first seem daunting, but it is a very rewarding and enjoyable experience.

We have a network of volunteers who have organise successful events for us, so if you need any advice please do not hesitate to contact Isabel on 01483 898786 and she will be happy to put you in contact with them.

Below are some fun, but simple event ideas :

Events

Sponsored Ride – Organise a ride over a pre-planned route and encourage riders to get sponsorship for every mile. Make it a “spider ride” where riders start at a central point and groups ride different circular routes, returning to the original meeting place. On a map, all the routes will look like a spider’s web. Include a treasure hunt with bonus points awarded to those riders who find the items of treasure en route. Fancy dress and beach rides could be fun alternatives.

Gymkhana – Give financial penalties to those riders dropping eggs, missing turns etc or hold a fancy dress competition (for you or your pony or both!) and donate all the proceeds from the entry fee.

Horse Show – Donate a percentage of the entry fee for each class or event. Hold one special event or class where the whole fee is donated.

Clear Round Jumping – Set up a clear round jumping arena and donate the entry fee. As an incentive, why not add a financial penalty for jumps knocked down!

Demonstration/lecture by a celebrity rider – Ask a well known rider to kindly take a demo evening and charge entry fees to the spectators.

Race night – Organise and sell tickets for a night to remember. Donate any winnings or as a safer bet, don’t and then give a donation instead!

Other easy fundraising ideas

Have a horse car boot sale – brilliant if you are due for a clear out anyway!

Muck out, groom and clean tack – Offer to do all the chores for a fee or set up a ‘saddle wash’ and invite riders to bring along their tack for cleaning.

Photo competition – Organise a photo competition for riders horses and ponies and charge an entry fee. Categories to be judged could include longest mane or prettiest pony for example.

Quiz night – Charge teams an entry fee and offer a prize (e.g a bottle of bubbly/cinema tickets) for the winning team.

Blind tasting evening – You could use wine, beer or cheese or whatever your friends enjoy! You could always throw in a few silly games and a prize for the best blind taster.

For a fundraising pack, please call Isabel Robinson on 01483 898786 or click here to email

We are always in need of volunteers to help at our events across the country. This is a wonderful way to support the Saddle Up campaign and also to have a great day out!

Please call Isabel on 01483 898786 for more information.

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