Benefits of Riding

Our riders attend RDA to achieve a specific goal, whether it is therapeutic, educational or sporting.

Riding develops, improves and promotes:

• balance and co-ordination
• posture and muscle tone
• concentration
• self discipline and self esteem
• perception and spatial awareness
• communication and social skills
• independence and encourages decision making

Types of Disabilities

Riding for the disabled caters for people of all ages who are physically and mentally challenged with a range of disabilities such as:

• cerebral palsy
• spina bifida
• paraplegia
• multiple sclerosis
• muscular dystrophy
• traumatic brain injury or stroke
• visual and hearing impairment
• intellectual or multiple disabilities
• learning disabilities