Participants & Group Stories

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Meet Vicky – Discover Her Journey in Carriage Driving
April 1, 2025

Through passion, perseverance, and the therapeutic benefits of riding and carriage driving, Vicky has transformed her life.

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Empowering Young People Through Equestrian Vaulting
March 20, 2025

Equi-Power is a Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) group based in Scotland, offering equestrian vaulting lessons for young people with disabilities and additional support needs.

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Barrow Farm RDA Reflect On A Wonderful 2024
February 5, 2025

Barrow Farm RDA, has made remarkable strides in 2024, offering life-changing opportunities for disabled children and adults, through ridden activities, equine assisted programmes and carriage driving.

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Meet RDA Participant Mia
January 31, 2025

Mia, 22, has been a part of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) for almost 19 years. Her story is one of growth, passion, and determination, where horses and the RDA community have played a pivotal role in shaping her life.

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Joe’s Virtual National Championship Story
November 5, 2024

Ahead of the National Virtual Championships, we hear from Joe, who shares his journey of participating in the event and what it means to him.

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Millie’s Virtual National Championship Story
October 30, 2024

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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The Diamond Anniversary of Chigwell Riding Trust 
August 23, 2024

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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Emma's Journey to Gold. Three pictures of Emma during the completion of her Gold Horse Care Award.
Emma’s Journey to Gold
March 5, 2024

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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