Cotswold Riding for the Disabled Association (Cotswold RDA) is so much more than a riding school! It’s a supportive community of riders, families, carers, schools, colleges, trustees, staff, and volunteers and of course, our ponies, all working together. Cotswold RDA delivered 7000 sessions last year, including group and 1:1 riding sessions, stable management and horse care, and welcomed 200 new participants to our innovative “Tea with a Pony” sessions for people living with dementia. 225 riders living with physical disabilities and learning difficulties rode with us over 6 days a week, enjoying the positive impact on their health and wellbeing. 200 volunteers supported our riders, gaining new skills and confidence as well as sense of fulfilment and new friendships.