The challenge...

On September 28th, I am signed up to compete in a horse race at Market Rasen race course to raise money for the fantastic local charity lives. You can read more about them below. Clearly, I'm too big to be a jockey, but I've worked hard on my general fitness and weight to make this long held dream happen. I'd be really grateful if you could sponsor me 🙏

About LIVES

LIVES is a unique charity in the UK dedicated to supporting 700+ volunteers who give up their spare time to save lives across the county. Our First Responders helped over 20,000 people across Lincolnshire in 2017, and we estimate 1 in 5 people in Lincolnshire have been helped by LIVES in the lat 15 years. Our responders’ actions literally save lives, delivering that vital immediate care in those critical first moments before handing over to the ambulance service.

Registered charity no: 1098364

Conditions of the race (for racing people who are interested!)

The LIVES Charity Race at Market Rasen Racecourse

To be run in the same format as a National Hunt Flat Race.

For 4 year olds and upwards who have run at least twice under the recognised Rules of Racing.

ONE MILE ABOUT FIVE FURLONGS (1m 5f 21yds)

Weight.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 11 stone 10 lbs

All horses to be rated: 0-125 for hurdlers/steeplechasers or 0-80 for flat horses

Point-to-pointers can also run subject to individual clearance

NB: An entry for any horse that does not fit the above criteria will be subject to acceptance by Market Rasen Racecourse who will determine the weight that the horse is to carry.

All riders must be 18 years or over. This race is restricted to Amateur Jockeys or Unlicensed riders. Unlicensed riders without previous race riding experience or those who have not held an Amateur license in the last 5 years must attend a fitness and riding assessment day at the British Racing School or Northern Racing College.

All riders are responsible for finding their own horses. All horses to be vaccinated in accordance with Rule 17 of the Rules of Racing. All riders must confirm their fitness to ride with a medical test and must agree to receiving medical attention should it be deemed necessary. All riders must provide their own equipment including the new mandatory back protector and new skull cap as laid down under current BHA Rules of Racing. Each rider will be insured for Personal Accident & Public Liability from Weigh Out to Weigh In.

Each rider is requested raise a minimum of £1000 in sponsorship. Sponsorship will be collated via ‘The LIVES Summer Charity Flat Race’, Just Giving page. Each rider will be invited to join the ‘team’ and will then have access to a linked Just Giving page to start their fundraising.

Any rider withdrawing their entry from this race at any time and for any reason will forfeit any sponsorship monies already lodged.

A maximum of 10 riders only. Entries will be accepted on a first come first granted basis.