Celebrate with Us! Exclusive RDA x Estribos Special Edition Merch for the London International Horse Show
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Our newest group, Aim RDA, are breaking down stereotypes and redefining what it means to be a trustee.
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We proudly announced Natalie O'Rourke as the recipient of the 2024 Birt Spooner Cup at our 55th Anniversary AGM.
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One of Britain’s most successful para dressage athletes, Sophie Christiansen, has announced that it’s time to hang up her riding boots.
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Throughout the week, our presence at the London International Horse Show will feature two key attractions: our Live Zone sessions and our interactive RDA Stand.
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Ahead of the National Virtual Championships, we hear from Millie, who shares her journey of participating in the event and what it means to her.
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As Trustee Week approaches, Glynis Dalley shares her experiences, insights, and the significance of being a Trustee in her life.
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As part of our 55th Anniversary celebrations, we are excited to introduce the limited-edition 55th Anniversary Over and Above Award.
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The RDA 2024 Virtual National Championships will be hosted via live stream on 15th, 16th and 17th November 3:30PM - 8PM. Watch all of the action over on our YouTube @RDANational
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With only weeks to go until our Virtual National Championships, we caught up with our judges and discipline experts to get insights on what they’ll be looking for and what sets this event apart.
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RDA rider Maddie, and Aimee the pony, thank players of People’s Postcode Lottery Lottery in new campaign, alongside Ellie Goulding and Tom Allen.
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As part of our 55th Anniversary celebrations, we are excited to introduce the limited-edition 55th Anniversary Over and Above Award.
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This year, Chigwell Riding Trust for Special Needs celebrated its 60th Anniversary. Since 1964, the Group has hit milestone after milestone, from being the world's first purpose-built centre to welcoming Rags the Blue Peter pony, and even former riders going on to Paralympic success.
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Since the pioneering games of Atlanta 1996, the British Paralympic team has frequently included former RDA riders, including the London 2012 Games, where all five members of the team started their equestrian journey with us, and this year’s Games are no different.
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Every year, the RDA National Championships takes place at Hartpury University & College in Gloucester and this year was a special year as RDA celebrated it’s 55th anniversary.
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ParalympicsGB has confirmed the four para equestrian athlete and horse combinations set to compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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RDA Carriage Driving is indebted to Susan Dudley-Smith for wishing to recognise our ‘unsung heroes’. Each year the Susan Dudley-Smith award recognises an outstanding volunteer who has made an important contribution to RDA Carriage Driving through hard work and often unsung efforts, and this years' recipient is Karen Lehner from Barrow Farm RDA.
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Riding for the Disabled Association [RDA] has been announced as the London International Horse Show's official charity for the 2024 edition of the event.
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This year, 12 volunteers have received the most prestigious award there is in RDA, the President's Award. The President’s Award stands as the pinnacle of volunteer recognition within the RDA.
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RDA are overjoyed to announce the winners of the 2024 RDA Coaching Awards.
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The RDA Annual Awards celebrate the dedication, passion and commitment of individuals who have made a significant impact on our community over the past twelve months.
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A huge congratulations to Carol Hipkin, founder and Group Chief Instructor of RDA Colchester Group on being awarded a British Empire Medal.
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British Equestrian and the British Dressage Selectors can today confirm the 12 para dressage athlete and horse combinations that will be submitted to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as our nominated entries for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
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Volunteering can mean different things to each individual, for some it is making new friends or spending time with horses or making a difference to other people’s lives and to others it is all three.
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Glynis and Matt Dalley were first introduced into RDA when Matt was just six years old when he started as a rider. Nearly 25 years later, both Matt and Glynis are key members of the team at Scropton RDA and the North Midlands Region.
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Rachel McBride, a volunteer and coach at Omagh RDA in Northern Ireland has been chosen as a recipient of the 2023 Volunteer in Sports Award. Rachel received a nomination due to her drive, passion, and energy in supporting the riders at Omagh RDA.
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Meet RDA rider Sarah and her friend Laura, who are taking on the challenge of doing 40 laps of the Tamar Bridge, all in effort to support Erme Valley RDA Group in Devon.
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Meet the RDA Marathon Team running in the 2024 TCS London Marathon. Each member of the team has a special RDA connection, making their fundraising efforts all the more meaningful.
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British Equestrian (BEF), our 19 member bodies and associated industry leaders have united to commit to endorse the highest standards of equine welfare, wellbeing and ethics under a new ‘Charter for the Horse’.
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After two years of hard work, Emma Harris becomes the first participant to achieve the RDA Gold Award for Horse Care at Barrow Farm Riding for the Disabled (RDA) in Chelmsford.
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In January, five people were presented with RDA’s most prestigious volunteer award, awarded for outstanding service to RDA over a period of 30 years or more.
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HRH The Princess Royal has officially opened a new Centre and facilities for Nantwich & District RDA Group at Reaseheath College.
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RDA is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Bishop as new Chief Executive.
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Now in it's eighth year, the RDA Creative Writing Competition is open for 2024.
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Anna Power, a volunteer with the Riding for the Disabled Association’s Unicorn Centre based at Hemlington, Middlesbrough, has been presented with the RDA’s 25 Years of Service for Volunteering.
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RDA is delighted to announce the appointment of Helena Vega-Lozano as the organisation’s new Chair of Trustees.
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Celebrating some of the incredible achievements of our participants and volunteers over the last year.
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From the Annual Coaching Awards, to the Society of Master Saddlers, the 2023 Coaches Conference was an event not to be missed...
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Onley Grounds RDA are the first new RDA Group to open for 2 years! Read all about them and their exciting plans for the future.
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RDA welcomes Barbara Manson as Trustee for Scotland to its Board of Trustees.
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RDA participant Philippa George performed the coin toss at the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles Final on Centre Court on Saturday 15th July in front of an audience of 4.5 million.
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Find out about the volunteers honoured in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
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Find out who has won this year's RDA Awards, including Participant of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
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For UK Coaching Week, RDA Advanced Coach, Mel Tomlinson, tells us about how she incorporates diversity & inclusion into her coaching.
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For UK Coaching Week, Natalie O'Rourke tells us about her PRCA experience and tells us about one of her participants who is facing mental health challenges.
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A new project out of Penniwells RDA called Let The Ponies Work Their Magic is helping to tackle some of the mental health challenges faced by young people in their community. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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Read about the amazing work RDA member group, Saxon RDA, are doing in working closely with Wiltshire Council and Social Prescribers in the county to receive people who are socially prescribed to their Group and helping some with their mental health challenges. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
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The RDA UK Board are delighted to announce the appointment if three new members, Ellie Orton, Rachel Vaughan-Johns and Simon Bragg.
Read More A statement released from the RDA UK Board regarding an important update to our governance and National Office.
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Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is delighted to have been chosen as charity partner at the inaugural National Equine Show that runs from 4th – 5th March at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham.
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Bolesworth has partnered with Helite UK and Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) for its 2023 season of equestrian events.
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The New Year Honours List for 2023 recognises the achievements and service of extraordinary people, and the RDA are delighted that two of our long serving volunteers are among the first to receive honours from King Charles III.
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Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) have announced that Kathryn England has been appointed as their new Chief Executive. Kathryn joins RDA from Zoological Society of London (ZSL) London Zoo, the international conservation charity and global destination, and will start on 1st March 2023.
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RDA supports disability history month
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The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Virtual National Championships that took place over the weekend of October 29th to 30th were watched by thousands of viewers across YouTube and Facebook, showcasing the skills of disabled competitors via these digital platforms.
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RDA Coach of the Year a finalist in the UK Coaching Awards 2022
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Winners of the RDA Coaching Awards Announced
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RDA mourns the loss of our nation’s Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Annual awards presented at RDA National Championships
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RDA National Championships results are in
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British Equestrian and its member bodies pledge to improve equality, diversity and inclusion in the equestrian community
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RDA mourns loss of para dressage pioneer
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RDA Coach launches new book
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RDA Shetlands are a draw at Badminton
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RDA marks Dementia Action Week
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RDA Highlights at Badminton
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RDA Strategy Launch
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RDA named Badminton Charity of the Year
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Princess Royal announces new Coach Mentors
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RDA opens consultation into new strategy.
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Winners of RDA Awards announced
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Triumph of Virtual National Championships
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Winners of 'Who Cares Wins' award
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RDA Virtual National Championships 25&26 September
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Leonard Cheshire research shows prevalence of equestrian sport for people with disabilities
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RDA hosts Paralympics Team Announcement
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New Chair Rachel Medill MBE brings trustee and equestrian knowledge to ‘meet the growing need for support’
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With only 50% of RDA groups reopened nationwide, Princess Anne writes of ‘unprecedented challenges’
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Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has launched a report into current activity levels following the easing of lockdown restrictions.
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Park Lane Stables has been supporting the community during lockdown.
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Sam Orde receives OBE for services to disabled people
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Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has recognised the particular challenge faced by its groups during 2020 with series of one-off awards presented at the charity’s virtual AGM.
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Princess Anne praises ingenuity and resilience of groups across the UK
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RDA ‘Birt Spooner’ Cup awarded to Lead Coach and International Liaison
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supported by players of People’s Postcode Lottery and Wychanger Saddlery
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‘Crisis & Resilience’ fund helps groups to respond, rebuild and recover from lockdown
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Riders and volunteers talk about the impact of lockdown and plans for reopening
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RDA is a leading national charity, dedicated to enriching the lives of disabled people through horses and our team at national office work closely with our network of national volunteers to ensure RDA Groups are able to provide an excellent experience for those who take part in our activities.
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Widespread impact on physical and mental wellbeing
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Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) President, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has sent a message of support and gratitude to volunteers as part of Volunteers’ Week.
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Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is part of a collaborative action of organisations championing a united response for Volunteers’ Week 1-7 June.
Read More Following the government’s announcement on Sunday 10 May, RDA has briefed its groups around the UK to remain closed.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic effect with the cancellation of thousands of events and the loss of billions in income through fundraising events.
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14 Riding for the Disabled groups get funds for immediate crisis relief
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Charity fundraising appeal will support disability horse riding groups in immediate crisis
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RDA launches Dementia project to open up the sensory world of horses
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Clare Balding’s new children’s book, ‘The Racehorse Who Learned To Dance’ is an inspirational tale about overcoming adversity and following your dreams.
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Two RDA groups in Yorkshire have been presented with the prestigious Queens Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS).
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RDA rider and volunteer, Colin Duthie, has been revealed as one of the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK, following his inclusion in the Shaw Trust Disability Power List 100 for 2019.
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Marking 50 years since the start of RDA, groups all over the UK have been holding special events as part of a week of celebrations.
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Three RDA Coaches have received awards at the charity’s annual Coaching Conference.
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Clare Balding, Alastair Stewart and racing driver Damon Hill were among the special guests...
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BBC Countryfile is to honour RDA in its 50th anniversary year with a programme dedicated to the charity and its work.
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The first ever National Training Centre for RDA will be officially opened in Warwickshire on 12 June by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
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50th anniversary portrait project challenges attitudes and celebrates diversity in disability horse sport
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A new tartan has been produced by Lachcarron of Scotland in celebration of 50 years of Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) providing therapy through horses.
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As Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) reaches its 50th year, RDA has decided to carry out research into the brand, to determine whether it fully reflects the organisation as it is today.
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