SUPPORT US AS WE TREK ACROSS THE NEW FOREST IN 3 DAYS!

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I sat with a parent last Saturday whilst she watched her son, with a smile on her face, as he trotted down the arena. She said "he is just getting to the age, that at school his disability is becoming more evident to the other children and he is finding it very difficult". "But here at RDA he is really good at something," she continued "he sees it as something he excels at compared to others." This is the difference RDA makes.

Abingdon RDA is a registered non-profit charity founded in 1975 that offers unique therapeutic riding opportunities to over 90 children and adults, whose ages range from 2 to 80+.

Participants enjoy the experience of riding, with opportunities to join social activities, competitions or go to the National Championships. These experiences bring a new dimension to their lives, encourage independence, build confidence, and generally improve their well-being.

Not only does RDA offer a wonderful experience for the riders but gives a sense of purpose, enjoyment and a wide range of skills to its volunteers.

A handful of volunteers from the Thursday evening session are taking on a three day walk across the New Forest in Hampshire between the 4th and 6th July 2026, with an aim to walk approximately 55km.

Your kind donations will help support the RDA Abingdon group with vital equipment for its riders and the best care for its ponies and horses, whom we are very attached to and who are angels without wings.