Riding for the Disabled

Happy 50th birthday to the RDA — delve into the archives to celebrate

We take a look back to 1969 and delve into the archives to find out how the RDA began…

Group aims to rebuild after devastating loss of three horses to grass sickness

‘It’s given me my life’: rider loses two stone to get back in the saddle

‘If I didn’t ride, I’d fall to pieces; it brings the spark out in me like nothing else ever does’

Princess Royal gives rare TV interview to mark RDA’s golden anniversary

The interview was filmed on the opening day of the charity’s national championships from 13 to 15 July

Disabled riding centre launches horse appeal to expand ‘hippotherapy'

Avon Riding Centre needs more therapy horses to expand its new concept for disabled children

My life with horses: Pam Rigby — ‘I must have taught thousands of children to ride’

Sara Walker talks to Cheshire-based Pam Rigby BHSII, who looks back at her 50 years working as a BHS instructor and running riding schools

Family of murdered teenage rider asks for RDA donations in her memory

‘This is what Ellie would have wanted’

Pumpkin and Harley — the smallest competitors by far — take Royal Windsor by storm

Rider recovering in hospital gets surprise visit from her favourite horse

Rebecca enjoyed her reunion with the horse, who has also had surgery recently

‘I’d be selling drugs otherwise’: teenager tells MPs how RDA volunteering ‘saved him’

Blind driving enthusiast’s £42,000 RDA legacy

‘When we drove he always wanted you to go faster because he loved the feel of the wind’

Riding school staff heartbroken after 33 saddles stolen

The break-in happened between 6.30pm on Wednesday (9 January) and 8am on Thursday.

50 inspiring people to feature in RDA’s milestone anniversary

The charity’s ‘50 faces’ campaign will recognise the achievements of its members, supporters and volunteers

‘Don’t give up’: rider who will never walk again aims for Paralympics

Olivia is returning to riding two years after accident and hopes to inspire others not to give up

‘An inspiration to many’: rider with severe learning difficulties overcomes hurdles to make show ring debut

Horses have provided the ‘best therapy’ for Christopher Sinnott and his twin sister

Beijing Paralympic gold medallist crowned RDA horse of the year

‘He is a true star to be able to cater for riders aged from eight to 75 - you have to be something special’

Vandals destroy ‘magical’ trail for disabled riders

A fund-raising campaign has been set up to cover the costs of repairing the trail, which was ‘a very magical walk’ before it was vandalised

12 things you (probably) didn’t know about the RDA championships

The Riding for the Disabled (RDA) National Championships happened last weekend (13-15 July) at Hartpury, in Gloucestershire. To explain more about this event, here’s a few things you might not have known about it...

Tales from the RDA Champs: ‘They have helped me become who I am today’

Meet the rider who was arguably one of the busiest at the recent RDA Championships (13-15 July)

Tales from the RDA Champs: ‘Riding horses makes me more confident in everyday life and proud of what I can achieve’

Meet Lindsey and Hercules, who were competing at the RDA National Championships last weekend (13-15 July)