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Abingdon RDA

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Abingdon RDA   

The Abingdon Group, founded in 1975. dispenses a unique therapy to over 130 children and adults, whose ages range from 2 to 70.   All enjoy the experience of riding, driving or vaulting with opportunities to join in social activities, competitions or go on National holidays all of which combine to bring a new dimension to restricted lives, encourage independence, give confidence and generally improve the well being of each individual.

This is all made possible thanks to over 120 volunteers, who regularly give up their time and energy to ensure that the Group provides 1586 rides, drives and vaulting sessions each year.  We aim to provide our volunteers with training, friendship and fun.

The Group caters for many diverse disabilities, including learning difficulties, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and a variety of syndromes.

We have 12 ponies who do a magnificent job for our disabled riders.

Riding, driving and vaulting must be fun at all costs.   Our Centre is a place of great achievement, where new friendships are made, confidence gained and often medical conditions improved.

 


Registered Charity No. 1074161.  

(A Group Member of the Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving, Registered Company No.5010395, Registered Charity No. 244108)

Riding for Disabled Abingdon twins with Kenya RDA

 

2012 Events

Bucket collection at
Oxford United
14th April


Southern Region Show
13th May


Friday 25th May

Artist Jan Harvey will be at the stables teaching students, of all abilities, to draw horses. For further detail call 01993 832357 or email jan.harvey1@virgin.net


10th June

Horseball demonstration by national and international players - bringing their own horses to our stables


National Championships
14th & 15th July


The Ridgeway Challenge
19th-25th July

Raising funds - everyone invited to particpate!


Ridgeway Ride

Aug 17th-25th


 Fun Day
9th September


Friday September 14th
Sponsored Ride at Blenheim Palace


Christmas Fair
Saturday 13th October
Southmoor Village Hall