Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through the provision of horse riding, carriage driving and vaulting.
Through a network of over 500 volunteer groups across the UK, RDA provides opportunities for therapy, achievement and enjoyment, improving health and self- confidence and benefiting mobility and co-ordination. Today, more than 28,000 adults and children enjoy the benefits of riding and carriage driving with RDA.
After a successful first 40 years of delivering this much needed service and due to increasing demand, RDA currently has a long waiting list of participants.
For every one participant there are another four on the waiting list all hoping to benefit from the RDA experience.
This is where we need your help
With your support we can significantly increase the number of places available at our groups and improve the lives of many more people living with disabilities.
How your support will be used
The 500 RDA Member Groups are run by over 18,000 volunteers who give 3.5 million hours of their time each year to help participants achieve therapeutic and personal goals, combat social isolation and develop life skills.
Your support will enable RDA to offer our service to more participants by funding:
- the creation of new groups in areas where they are needed most
- the recruitment and training of more volunteers
- the expansion of existing groups to increase the number of places available
These actions will reduce our waiting list and provide more life changing experiences.
Benefits
- Annual Reception and Dinner
- Annual Supporters’ Reception at the RDA National Championships
- Invitation to prestigious RDA events such as Guards Club Polo, Golf Competitions and Race Days
You can download our RDA President's Club leaflet below for more information
