Horse riding and carriage driving is enjoyed by thousands of disabled people throughout the UK.
Suitable for a wide range of impairments, ages, and levels of fitness, there is a well-established community of clubs throughout the UK who offer opportunities for people to experience the freedom of riding or carriage driving.
Riding for the Disabled and other British Equestrian Federation member bodies are involved in a wide range of disciplines including visually impaired riding, para-equestrian driving, para-equestrian jumping, para-vaulting, and para-endurance.
To get started you will need to think about basic safety equipment and you comfort.
Things you might need to get started
- Boots with a small heel if riding (as trainers or flat soled shoes might slip in the stirrup)
- Long trousers, ideally with no seam to avoid any chaffing.
- The riding centre will provide you with a riding hat. This should be fitted by a qualified instructor before you mount the horse.
Find out more
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), is a nationwide organisation who’s horses benefit the lives of over 20,000 disabled children and adults at over 400 locations across the UK. RDA offers a broad range of activities for all abilities from riding, carriage driving, non-ridden activities with opportunities to progress to a competitive level. RDA are an inclusive organisation and welcome participants with physical and learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD, long-term physical and mental health conditions, dementia, and there are no age restrictions.
To find out more visit: Take Part - Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
Check out Ballyboley RDA Club: