 "It's what you can do that counts." | |
| Formation | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Charity |
| Headquarters | Shrewley, Warwickshire |
President | Princess Anne |
CEO | Michael Bishop |
| Affiliations | British Equestrian |
| Website | rda |
The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is a United Kingdom based charity founded in 1969[1] focused on providing therapeutic horse-riding, equestrian vaulting and carriage driving lessons to people with developmental and physical disabilities as well seeking to improve the lives of those with mental health difficulties.[2] Princess Anne has been the organisation's President since 1985.
The RDA is a federation of about 500 independent groups and serves over 26,500 adults and children each year[3] and is one of 16 members that make up British Equestrian.[4]
Since 2013, the RDA in partnership with British Equestrian, accredits commercial riding schools with the Accessibility Mark.[5]
- ^ "Riding for the Disabled Association, registered charity no. 244108". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
- ^ Murray, Becky (11 March 2021). "'Tea with a pony' sessions have power to help those with dementia". Horse & Hound. Retrieved 2 April 2022.
- ^ "Riding for the Disabled". Horse and Hound. October 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Member Bodies". British Equestrian. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "Why Ride at an Accessibility Mark Centre?". Able Magazine. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2022.