Abingdon Riding for Disabled
A registered nonprofit offering unique therapeutic riding to over 90 children and adults, aged 2 to 80+, across Oxfordshire, with around 120 volunteers and on average 12 ponies.
Who we are
Everyone is welcome
The Abingdon RDA Group caters for many diverse disabilities, including learning difficulties, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy and a variety of syndromes.
We have an average of 12 working ponies and horses at any one time, and they do a magnificent job for our riders.
RDA has been a massively positive weekly session for our family, at what has at various times felt like a difficult and challenging time to navigate. Ann, the coaches and the volunteers have all been an enormous part of this.
The difference we make
A new dimension to their lives
Participants enjoy the experience of riding, with opportunities to join social activities, competitions or go to the National Championships.
- Encourages independence
- Builds lasting confidence
- Improves overall well-being
Ride with us
Our Centre is a place of great achievement, where new friendships are formed, confidence is built, and medical conditions are often improved.
Volunteer
Our charity wouldn't exist without the dedication of our volunteers, who regularly give their time and energy to ensure that the Group provides riding therapy year-round.
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Your donation helps us continue this vital work, ensuring we can support as many riders as possible. Every contribution makes a difference.
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Address
Lower Lodge Riding Centre
Charney Road, Southmoor
Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5HW
Opening times
- Yard: Monday – Saturday
- 8.00 - 13.00
- Lessons: Weekday mornings and evenings and Saturday morning
- 10.00 - 19.00
