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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.
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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)
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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

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