At Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), we improve lives through the unique bond between people and horses. Each year, our network of local RDA groups support over 25,500 disabled children and adults through activities including riding, carriage driving, and non-ridden experiences such as Quiet Corners and Tea with a Pony. We are pioneers in the therapeutic use of horses, leaders in disability sport, and the only major UK charity focused specifically on the health and wellbeing benefits of bringing people and horses together.
Our innovative programmes improve mobility, boost physical health and mental wellbeing, build confidence, and teach new skills. This is all made possible by over 13,000 volunteers, 1,500 qualified coaches, 2,700 horses, and more than 400 local RDA centres.
We welcome people of all ages and abilities, including those with physical and learning disabilities, sensory impairments, long-term health conditions, and neurodiversity. With 24% of the UK population classified as disabled, we make a lasting impact through the therapeutic power of horses.
* £10 could help pay for educational materials and practical resources that enable RDA participants to progress and achieve their goals
* £25 could help us provide specialist training for our 13,000 amazing volunteers who make the magic happen.
* £110 could help keep a RDA equine hero in tip top condition, with feed and bedding for a month
* £500 could help us provide essential training and support to the dedicated volunteer trustees who run our 400 local groups
Charity Registration No. 244108