Rider's Stories

Addy gets used to change!

Addy started with RDA when she was four years old and came every second Saturday. As with many of the beginner riders, she started on...

I ride because…

We know riders get so much out of their RDA programmes but you can hear first hand from some of our riders talking about the...

Tessa improves her stamina

From fear of falling to independently trotting - Tessa was able to see huge improvements! Tessa experienced a stroke. Here is her story about how she...

Kate the Coach

Meet Kate. And meet Kate's riders. Kate says she became a coach because she saw it as a way to give back – to put time...

Hannah learns to walk

Hannah arrived at RDA in a wheelchair. She left RDA walking. The story seems incredible - but it is real. Hannah was only five when she started riding....

Watch riders like Tekoha thrive!

Tekoha is a beautiful child, with a disability that makes everyday life more tricky. He came to RDA because he was having difficulty with balance and co-ordination. Five...

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