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The Riding A Dream Academy

At the Riding A Dream Academy we’re passionate about supporting young people from diverse communities, underprivileged backgrounds and urban equestrian centres get involved in British horse racing. Inspired by the incredible achievements of Khadijah Mellah, the first British Muslim woman to ride in and win a UK horse race, we run a range of riding-based programmes for riders aged 13-16, funded by

The Racing Foundation.

Our programmes

THE KHADIJAH MELLAH SCHOLARSHIP

A year long Scholarship programme for aspiring riders aged 14-16 from ethnically diverse communities and disadvantaged backgrounds.

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THE RESIDENTIAL WEEKS

The Residential Weeks are a fun introduction to horse racing, riding and horse care and cater for both those with some experience of riding and those with minimal experience. In 2023-24 they are kindly funded by the Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust.

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THE TASTER DAYS

Schools and youth charities are invited to bring up to 10 young people aged 13-16 to the British Racing School where they will ride for the first time, try out their jockey pose on an equiciser and learn about the different courses and careers in the sport.

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“I am so excited about The Riding A Dream Academy.
Horse racing changed my life forever and I hope that by getting involved in the Academy, it will help other young people's dreams come true too."

Khadijah Mellah

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The Riding A Dream Academy

Our programmes

“I am so excited about The Riding A Dream Academy. Horse racing changed my life forever and I hope that by getting involved in the Academy, it will help other young people's dreams come true too."

“I am so excited about The Riding A Dream Academy.
Horse racing changed my life forever and I hope that by getting involved in the Academy, it will help other young people's dreams come true too."