Her Majesty Queen Camilla visited Plumpton Racecourse on Monday (23 February) for Jamies Farm Raceday, celebrating the charitys contribution to young people and rural communities.Located just three miles from the racecourse, Jamies Farm transforms the lives of young people facing significant challenges through purposeful work, therapeutic support and a renewed sense of belonging.Her Majesty, Patron of Jamies Farm since 2014, spent the afternoon meeting students, alumni, staff and supporters of the charity. Since its foundation in 2009, Jamies Farm has helped more than 18,000 young people.Darren Cool ImagesJamies Farm Raceday at Plumpton was launched by racing journalist Brough Scott MBE. After visiting Jamies Farm in 2021, he was struck by the impact of its work and brought together a volunteer committee, united by a passion for racing and connecting young people with the countryside.At this years event, Her Majesty greeted organisers and guests, and alongside her engagement with Jamies Farm also met with the Head of Plumpton College, for which she also serves as Patron, before presenting prizes to the winning connections of the third race.Broughs remarkable passion since first visiting Jamies Farm Lewes, together with the support of his friends, has helped our Plumpton Raceday raise vital funds over the past three years, said Jamie Feilden, Co-Founder of Jamies Farm. Darren Cool ImagesThis year is especially exciting as we welcomed our Patron, HM The Queen, fulfilling a long-held wish of Brough and the committee.The afternoon concluded with a recognition of Jamies Farms ongoing mission and the hope that the funds raised will continue to create life-changing opportunities for young people across the country.Darren Cool ImagesWe are deeply honoured to have hosted Her Majesty The Queen for what has been a very special day, said Guy Chadwell, Chief Executive of Plumpton Racecourse. Jamies Farm carries out transformative work for young people nationwide and we are proud to stand alongside them. The Queens presence has made this an unforgettable occasion for everyone involved.Lead image credit: Darren Cool ImagesMore from Your HorseIt is possible to overcome fear when youre riding a horse, says BHS coachToo cold or just right? Experts explain when to put a rug on a horse (and when not to)Could not wearing high vis leave horse riders liable in a road accident? Solicitor answersHow to provide a stabled horse with the three Fs (and why its so important that you do)The post In pictures: Queen visits Plumpton Racecoursefor Jamies Farm Raceday appeared first on Your Horse.