New Forest pony wins top RDA Gala Award
Ponies were among those recognised for their contribution to the RDA during the annual gala awards
Riding for the Disabled
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Farewell to long-serving equestrian volunteer
Marie Cameron, who was a driving force behind equestrian development in the Scottish Highlands, died last month
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New study proves RDA activities do help disabled riders
New research from the charity has proved just how successful its activities can be
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Farewell to... a pioneer for riding for the disabled
Almost 300 people packed out the church in Cheveley, near Newmarket, on 7 January for the memorial service for Judith Walker, a pioneer for riding for the disabled
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Research shows riding helps disabled children
Research into the part horses can play in the therapy of children with physical disabilities has won the Eqvalan Duo Equine Thesis of the Year 2012 award
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Golden Paralympics inspire bounce effect
Horse sport enjoyed a well-documented “Olympic bounce” and now it appears that the success of Team GBR’s para riders is having the same effect
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Saddles stolen from Riding for the Disabled group
The theft of the specially-adapted tack has affected children's riding lessons and could put up the charity's insurance premiums
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RDA launches appeal to help get more people riding
The Riding for the Disabled Association has launched its first national fundraising campaign after an increased demand for its services
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Paralympic gold medal-winner abseils for the RDA
Paralympic gold medal-winner Liz Stone was among 43 brave souls who raised more than £11,000 for the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
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Take part in 'world's biggest riding lesson'
The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is organising “the world’s biggest riding lesson” on 28 September at riding centres around the country
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Somerset RDA driving group needs a new base
The largest carriage driving for the disabled group in the south-west is urgently seeking a new home
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RDA pony Topsy retires to The Horse Trust after 19 years' service
The 14.3hh skewbald mare had worked at the New Yatt RDA in North Leigh, West Oxfordshire since 1992
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New Lodge RDA centre wins £3,000 Christmas bonus
The Chislehurst riding centre secured a Natwest Community funding award
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Para riders encouraged to join British Dressage
A special event is being held to show Riding for the Disabled Association riders the benefits of joining British Dressage
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Vote for Old Lodge RDA centre's bid to win £3k windfall
The British Equestrian Federation is urging riders to vote for New Lodge RDA Riding for the Disabled Association centre, in its bid to win up to £3,000 in the Natwest Community Fund
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Para jumping becomes new RDA activity
Specialist para jumping classes to be made available to disabled riders
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Riding for the Disabled pony does rag-and-bone for BBC TV series
A Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) pony took a star turn in Somerset recently, when he pulled a rag-and-bone cart for a new BBC TV series
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RDA Championships draw in competitors and celebrity guests
Celebrating the charity's 40th anniversary, the championships boasted more than 450 competitors taking part in seven sections
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Riding for the Disabled members consider name change
The Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving — known as the more punchy RDA — is considering changing its name
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RDA wins Chelsea Flower Show gold medal for anniversary garden
A garden featuring a life-size sculpture of a child on a pony to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the RDA has won a Royal Horticultural Society gold medal
