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The challenge is open to all military veterans, and to blue light/civilians/supporters interested in promoting positive mental health amongst veterans. Whilst the programme is specifically designed to support veterans recovering from PTSD, you don’t need to be recovering from PTSD to take part.

Participation for recovering veterans is free of charge for both training and the event itself. This includes use of loan kit and rider training.

Other types of participant will be required to fundraise at least £350 during the year to cover their own training costs and will be asked to pay for ride training at the rate of £35 a lesson where this is required. Financial help is available for those of limited means so funding is not a barrier to taking part.

Contact Jon or Sally Pallas via phone 07768 763 153 or email pent.up.pentathlon@gmail.com to discuss in more detail. They can provide you with an entry form, and a medical assessment if required.

We cater for everyone from complete beginner to expert. In the past we have successfully trained non-swimmers, and those who have never sat on a horse is their lives. For the welfare of our horses, there is a weight limit of 100kgs for inexperienced riders.

We assume that many of our participants may not be in the prime of physical fitness and may also be suffering from effects of physical injuries. If you can walk/jog 400m, you will be fit enough to start our programme.

Participants recovering from PTSD will need to take a short assessment from our Clinical Director (Dr Simon Thompson). Simon is a leading UK expert in PTSD, and his help will ensure that participants recovering from PTSD are given the right support during the programme.