A few years ago, a young Ollie Bastone went to watch his mom Jackie volunteer with Stafford and District RDA at Rodbaston College. He became enthralled by what he saw riders, horses and volunteers achieve and became determined to be involved. As soon as he was old enough to be a volunteer for the group he signed up and has been helping ever since.
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Teddington, UK – Natalie O’Rourke, coach and founder at Park Lane Stables RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association), has been awarded The Sunday Times Grassroots Sportswoman of the Year in recognition of her outstanding contribution to disabled people through sport, inclusive provision, and community leadership.
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Many Riders at RDA attend physiotherapy alongside riding to help with their condition. For me regular physiotherapy sessions led me to discover my passion – horse riding.
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We were absolutely delighted to see Park Lane Stables RDA featured on Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh on ITV Sunday 11th January. The segment beautifully showcased the power of horses to change lives and highlighted the dedication, passion and heart at the centre of our charity.
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On Sunday 11th January, Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) was featured on BBC One’s Countryfile, showcasing the incredible impact of horses, volunteers, and community across the UK.
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Over the past year, RDA Groups across the country have benefited from a series of high-quality Health & Safety Training workshops, designed to strengthen confidence, knowledge, and best practice across our network.
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The 2025 Awards highlight the remarkable commitment, service, and impact of volunteers, coaches, participants, and equines who continue to go above and beyond to support the work of Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).
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When Katy Lake finished her A-levels in July 2023, the idea of going straight to university felt overwhelming. Unsure of her next steps, she decided to take a gap year—a decision that would lead her to the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) and a life-changing journey into coaching.
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This week we’re sharing the inspiring story of Catherine, Head of Equine at Howden. Catherine not only plays a key role in Howden’s partnership with RDA as RDA’s expert insurance broker and advisor, but also gives her time weekly as a dedicated volunteer at her local RDA group.
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The moment you’ve all been waiting for… our 2025 Annual & Coaching Award Winners!
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This year, 14 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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Congratulations to Hilary Crawford from New Lodge RDA, who has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for her outstanding services to disabled people
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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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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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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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