28Nov
03Mar
Support Archie to move more easily
Archie claps and dances if you mention RDA - Donate now to help riders like Archie When he gets to RDA, Archie wheels his wheelchair as fast as he can so he can reach the horses as quickly as possible! From struggling to sit up -...
06Dec
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 years later, he is playing basketball at school. The physical therapy and confidence he gained through horse riding has changed...
01Dec
Bradley goes riding by the river
Meet Bradley. Bradley particularly seems to enjoy going out for rides. Around the racecourse, or down to the river, with many different noises, and sights. There is often a breeze at the river and all the different sensory aspects must make for a more stimulating...
06Sep
Niu is becoming braver
“There’s something magical about a horse. He has developed a warmer relationship with people. You can see the love for the horses and for riding in his eyes. He adores the horses. Niu has been using great vocabulary – Gorgeous, Brilliant, My Best Friend.” Niu is one...
18May
Jack gets a lot out of riding
Jack is a lively four and a half year old. He has amniotic band syndrome. For Jack, that means he is missing his lower arm. But at Riding for the Disabled, no one sees this. They only see what he can do. They see Jack first,...
25Mar
Anne is achieving her goals
“My name is Anne. I am an adult rider with one of the local RDA groups. In October 2015 I fell while jumping my young horse and sustained a spinal cord injury which has left me a T4/5 paraplegic. I have been a horse rider since the...
02Dec
Riding has given Destiny the confidence to try new things!
Destiny has been a rider at Riding for the Disabled since she was just two years old. She was born with cerebral palsy. Her riding has been as part of an intensive physical therapy programme. Until undergoing complicated leg and spinal surgeries in the USA when...
28May
Jake – A Self-Assured Young Person
Jake has Cerebral Palsy and started at RDA as a 4 year old. These days, Jake is a self-assured young person. Riding has been instrumental in increasing his physical strength and ability, his confidence and self-esteem. While Jake is mostly a wheelchair user, riding has helped him...
09Mar
