Khadijah Mellah
Areas of Interest
SportsHonorary Award
Honorary Degree of Writtle University CollegeCitation
In 2019, Khadijah Mellah took first place at the Magnolia Cup at Goodwood, becoming the first British Muslim woman to win a horse race.
The Riding A Dream Academy, named after a film about Khadijah’s story, is inspired by her success and helps young people from under-represented urban areas to pursue a career in racing.