Millie
Background
Millie came to us as a former broodmare who had been retired from showjumping due to a ligament injury and was out of work. We took her through a long and careful rehabilitation programme to rebuild her strength and bring her back into work. Since then, she has remained active, with only occasional setbacks. During her time with us, we also bred from Millie and she had a foal, Tia, who we sadly lost after just one month due to a rare genetic condition. Millie has since returned to work and continues to thrive.
Yearly Cost of Care £6523
Date of Birth
1st May 2007
Breed
Warmblood
Colour
Chestnut
Medication
None
Feeding
Oestress Mare Supplement
About
Millie is an incredibly versatile horse with a wide range of skills to teach riders. She is fantastic in the arena and suits both beginners and more advanced riders. With her background in showjumping, she is especially brilliant for learning to jump courses. Now in her later years, she sometimes needs a reminder to take things a little more steadily, but she still thoroughly enjoys her work.
Personality Quirks
Millie can occasionally pull the classic “chestnut mare” faces, but she is kind and loving with people and generally good with other horses, until she decides otherwise. Because of this, she benefits from thoughtful handling and careful management when in close proximity to others. She absolutely loves her food and is always keen for a treat.
Why we Love them
Millie has a wonderfully kind and forgiving nature, making her an incredible teacher. She helps riders learn by giving them the feel of what things should be like, often taking quiet guidance from the instructor to support their progress. She loves to jump and sometimes gets a little overenthusiastic, giving a much bigger jump than needed, which always keeps things fun. Millie is a much-loved part of the yard and a horse who gives so much to everyone she works with.
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