Fort Centre is a member of Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA NI) It was established in 1978 and offers people with varying degrees of disability an opportunity to take part in riding programmes. The centre is open to all with a proven need and is FREE to use. A dedicated team of volunteers ensure the centre is available for use 48 weeks a year.The aim of the Fort Centre is to provide people with special needs an opportunity to experience horse-riding which has been proven to benefit individual health and well-being. Fort Centre also provides a social setting for family and friends to come together in a welcoming environment. Riding for the Disabled Association is a voluntary cross-community charity with a strong commitment to improving the lives of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. Our aim is straightforward:- to bring a spark in to the life of someone in need. At the Fort Centre, we have provided year-round horse-riding opportunities for children and adults with disabilities for over 35 years. Our service to helping others is simple but effective in that horse-riding develops self-confidence, responsibility and promotes teamwork and therapeutic exercise for riders who take part in activities at Fort Centre.