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Abingdon RDA
Monday 6th Feb 2012 - Evening classes cancelled due to cold weather. 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.
(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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