Help a Horse
Support the horses who
support everything we do
At Harness Change, our horses are at the heart of everything we do.
They teach, carry, calm, challenge and connect with people every single day. They help nervous riders find confidence, support children and young people to regulate emotions and build trust, and create moments of calm, joy and belonging for so many in our community. Help a Horse is our monthly giving scheme, created to make sure these incredible horses receive the care, comfort and dignity they deserve for life. When you sign up, you are helping provide the everyday essentials and specialist support that keep our horses safe, healthy and comfortable, now and into the future.
Why help a Horse Matters
Properly caring for horses is a daily, year-round commitment. At Harness Change, the annual cost of keeping a single horse typically ranges from £5,280 to £8,188, depending on their age, health and individual needs.
Almost all of the horses in our care are veterans. Many have spent years supporting riders, learners and programmes, and now need additional care, medication and specialist treatment to remain happy, healthy and comfortable in later life. This goes far beyond basic upkeep. It reflects our commitment to lifelong welfare, not short-term solutions.
The average annual cost of care can include:
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Bedding: £260
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Foot trimming: £300
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Shoes where required: £870
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Dental care: £85
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Worming programme: £72.50
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Routine daily care: £4,015
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Additional specialist feed: £1,426
Older horses often need carefully tailored nutrition to support their condition, digestion, joint health and overall wellbeing, making specialist feeding an essential part of their care.
These costs are not extras. They are the foundation of responsible horse welfare.
What is Help a Horse?
Help a Horse is our monthly donation scheme, designed to support the real, ongoing cost of caring for the horses at Harness Change.
A single monthly donation may only cover a small part of a horse’s annual care, but regular support from many people adds up to something powerful. It helps us meet everyday costs, respond to changing needs as horses age, and plan responsibly for the future.
This is shared care and collective impact, many people doing what they can, so our horses are supported for life.
Choose your monthly support level
Whether you want to give a little or a lot, every monthly donation helps us care for the horses who make our work possible.
Harness Digital Supporter
£10 per month
A simple, meaningful way to help.
You’ll receive:
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A digital thank-you and welcome message
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Information about the horses you are helping to support
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Quarterly email updates with yard news, stories and photographs
Perfect for those who want to make a difference and stay connected in a simple, affordable way.
Harness Supporter
£25 per month
A heartfelt connection and regular updates.
You’ll receive:
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A top trumps pack with information about each of the horses.
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A photograph from the herd
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Quarterly email updates with news and stories
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A Christmas card featuring one of the horses
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An invitation to attend a Meet and Greet event during one of our open days
Perfect for anyone who wants to support and stay connected to the horses in a more personal way.
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Harness Champion
£50 per month
Everything from Supporter, with some extra treats.
You’ll receive everything in the Supporter package, plus:
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A Harness Champion T-shirt
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Your choice of a keyring, car window sticker or mug
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The chance to join a photoshoot at the yard and receive digital photographs to keep
This is a brilliant option if you’d like to wear your support proudly and enjoy a closer connection to the work we do.
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Harness Guardian
Become a Harness Guardian if you believe deeply in the work we do and want to stand behind it. Your support strengthens the foundation that allows our horses to support children, young people and adults through our programmes. As a Guardian, you will make a big impact on helping us care for the horses and sustain the community they are part of.
£100 per month
You’ll receive everything in the Supporter and Champion packages, plus:
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Your choice of a bracelet made from one of the horses’ tail hair or a handmade leather handbag stamped with the Harness Change logo
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Your name on a plaque at the yard recognising you as a Harness Guardian
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An invitation to our annual Harness Change Celebration Event, a special day with the team, the horses and fellow supporters
Why your support makes a such a difference
Your monthly donation helps us to:
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Maintain high standards of horse welfare
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Meet rising costs of feed, care and professional support
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Provide stability and security for veteran horses
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Keep our programmes accessible to the community
Our horses give their time, patience and trust every day. Help a Horse is how we give something back to them, with consistency, respect and care.
Thank you
When you join Help a Horse, you are supporting more than just horse care.
You are helping us create safe, meaningful experiences that change lives, for people and horses alike.
Your support helps us honour the horses who give so much, and make sure they are cared for with dignity for the rest of their lives.
Meet the horses you will be helping
Click the pictures to find out more about each horse
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Tommy
Millie
Dinky
Benson
