Welcome
Abingdon Riding for Disabled
The Abingdon Group, founded in 1975. dispenses a unique therapy to over 84
children and adults, whose ages range from 2 to 70. All enjoy the experience of
riding, 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 140 volunteers, who regularly give up their
time and energy to ensure that the Group provides riding therapy throughout the
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 an average of 12 ponies at any one time and they do a magnificent job for
our disabled riders.
Riding must be fun at all costs. Our Centre is a place of great achievement, where
new friendships are made, confidence gained and medical conditions are often
improved.
Registered Charity No. 1141360
(Please note our charity used to be known as Abingdon Group RDA with charity number 1074161, this charity ceased to exist in 2014 when it was replaced with the current incorporated form of RDA
Abingdon Ltd (with the charity number 1141360).
(A Group Member of the Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving, Registered Company No 5010395, Registered Charity No, 244108)
Abingdon RDA
Offering riding opportunities to disabled people in
Oxfordshire and beyond.
Announcements
Until further notice:
Corona Virus Safeguarding
Riding is restricted.
GDPR Compliance As a Group Member of Riding for the Disabled Association we adopt
this policy.
Safeguarding. All our instructors regularly attend safeguarding courses (see the HQ
web-site).
We are fund raising for a new full size indoor school. This will provide a safe
environment in all weathers and will enable us to take on more riders. Blind riders
will be able to compete having practiced their dressage skills in a school that is
competition size . Our more able riders will be able to test out their skills at a faster
pace.
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