There are many worthy charities, some people are touched along the way in their lives by unfortunate circumstance. Unfortunatly not all can be helped by our own guys. This is why we have decided to adopt our own. Below you are a few photographs and a few write ups from the guys which tell a little bit of how we do it and what little we give that makes a huge difference. (Little and often)

What’s involved

The challenge is to drive a horse-drawn WW1 ambulance replica, with a team of severely wounded servicemen, 1000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats: travelling non-stop, 24 hours a day, for an estimated 10 days. Jackie the inspiration behind the challenge will remain on the carriage for the duration of the journey.

There will be four, six hour shifts each day for the drivers, passengers and outriders which will keep the carriage in motion. The horses will be alternated on an as needed basis depending on the terrain and conditions.

There will be a full support crew, with accompanying cars, horseboxes, grooms, farriers, vets and more along the entire route. Along the way there will be base camps where the off duty drivers, riders and horses can rest and eat, preparing for their next stint.

Raising money for even the most worthy of causes during this ‘austere financial climate’ requires a challenge that is not only ambitious, grabs the attention and generosity of the British public and British business but is actually worthy of that generosity. ‘Horses Help Heroes’ is just that.

The appeal, under the banner of the hugely successful Help for Heroes, aims to raise money for injured British service personnel who return from operations, through completing a one-off challenge, to carriage drive a pair of horses the length of Britain in just ten days. The appeal has been backed by a number of high profile individuals, including the generous support of His Royal Highness Prince William:

“To carriage drive a pair of horses the length of Great Britain, continuously for ten days, combines in one the great British traits of thirst for adventure, support and compassion for our wounded soldiers, sailors and airmen, and a love of horses – with just the mildest sprinkling of healthy eccentricity…..I salute all those involved with Horses Help Heroes for their tireless commitment, energy and originality in their drive toward this vision. I urge everyone to support them, in whatever way they can.”
HRH Prince William of Wales