A "Horses for Heroes" event which will see 2010 horses from Britain's Ascot Racecourse ride around Windsor Great Park is being planned, with aims to raise £1 million for charity.
The ride is in aid of the Help For Heroes charity, which raises money to support members of the British armed forces who have been wounded in the service of their country.
It is being organised by Ascot Racecourse and The HPower Group. The event is planned for July 10, with the ride taking place before the day's racing begins.
Charity founder Bryn Parry said: "Help for Heroes is all about people doing their bit for our wounded heroes. Horses have always supported our servicemen and women so it is wonderful that the equestrian and racing world is jumping into the saddle with such enthusiasm."
Entries are being accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
Each rider is required to commit to raising a minimum of £500 in sponsorship.
Charles Barnett, chief executive at Ascot Racecourse, said the course was delighted to be involved in the initiative, and he offered special thanks to the Crown Estate for embracing the concept.
"It'll be a tremendous thrill to see so many people from the worlds of racing and equestrian sport, participants in hunts and pony club riders and many many more, filing up the finishing straight at Ascot in aid of this most worthwhile cause."
Toni Terry, aspiring dressage rider and wife of England and Chelsea Captain John Terry, and Lieutenant Guy Disney, amateur rider for Nicky Henderson, who lost a leg serving in Helmand Province, were at Ascot to formally launch Horses For Heroes.
Other celebrity support has been forthcoming from Actor Martin Clunes and Presenter Anthea Turner, who are both keen horse riders and are looking forward to taking part in the event.
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