19/05/2026
2026 Hudsons Horses “Hack for Mental Health” 🐴💚
After months of planning, preparation, and trying my best to raise awareness online, the day finally came. I won’t pretend it didn’t scare me — it pushed me completely outside of my comfort zone. I was so worried about what people would think, and I doubted myself more times than I can count. At one point I nearly didn’t go ahead at all… because I kept asking myself, “Who’s going to believe in an 18-year-old trying to do a fundraiser on her own?”
But I’m so glad I didn’t let those thoughts win.
Because on that day, something really special happened — not just for me, but for something so much bigger than me. I proved to myself that even when you’re scared, even when you feel small, you can still do something that matters.
I’m incredibly proud to say we raised €460.00 for Pieta House. As promised, for every €50 raised, I hacked an extra mile across the Heath in Co. Laois — every mile carrying so much more meaning than just distance.
I was joined by my amazing mum on her horse “Mover”, while I rode “HUDSONS BLOW FOR HOME”. We were also lucky enough to have my little best friend Fiadh with us on her pony “KILMURRAY PEDRO PONY”, led so kindly by her mum Sarah. Having them there meant everything — it turned the day into something full of love, support, and strength.
A huge thank you to Sarah, Fiadh, and my mum for believing in me and standing beside me every step of the way. And to everyone who donated, shared, or simply encouraged me — thank you. Every single euro went directly to Pieta House, helping support their life-changing work.
This wasn’t just a ride or a fundraiser. It was fear turning into courage, doubt turning into action, and something that once felt overwhelming turning into something I’ll never forget.
If there’s one thing I hope people take from this, it’s that even on the hardest days, there is help, there is hope, and there is always someone who cares.
You are never alone 💚
Pieta. Ending Su***de. Beginning Hope
Penny Hudson Kelly
Sarah Gorey
Tara Hudson