Thanet Disabled Riding Centre

05/06/2026

Still tables available! Drop us a message on 07731848015 to get booked now👏

🌞🎉 THANET DISABLED RIDING CENTRE OUTDOOR QUIZ 🎉🌞

Join us for a fantastic afternoon of fun, laughter, and friendly competition at our Outdoor Quiz on Saturday 13th June 2026! 🧠🐴

📍 Thanet Disabled Riding Centre
Callis Court Road, Broadstairs, CT10 3AH

🚗 please use neighbouring roads to park:)

🕑 Arrive from 2pm
❓ Quiz starts at 2:30pm

Bring your friends and family and form a team of up to 6 people for an afternoon packed with fun — all while helping support our wonderful riders and ponies. 💚

🎟 £10 per person
This includes a delicious buffet-style selection of food!
🥤 Please bring your own cold drinks
🍷 Alcohol welcome if you wish

Payment can be made on arrival — cash and card accepted.

☎️ To book your table, please call or message:
07731 848015

As always, every penny raised helps us continue providing riding opportunities and support for our amazing riders each week. Thank you for supporting our independent charity. ❤️

☀️ Please keep an eye on our social media nearer the time for weather updates and dress appropriately for the weather.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

04/06/2026

A huge thank you to Wahl for their wonderful donation to Thanet Disabled Riding Centre! 🐴💚

We were delighted to receive some fantastic doggy goody bags, which will be greatly appreciated, along with a set of brand-new clippers for our ponies. Keeping our ponies comfortable, healthy, and looking their best is such an important part of their care, and these clippers will be put to very good use.

As a small charity, donations like these make a real difference and help us continue providing riding opportunities for our amazing riders each week.

Thank you, Wahl, for your generosity and support – we are incredibly grateful! 💚🐴✨

03/06/2026

🎉🎂 Happy 38th Birthday, Smartie! 🎂🎉

Today we celebrate our wonderful Smartie, who turns an incredible 38 years old! ❤️

Smartie has been part of the Thanet Disabled Riding Centre family since she was just 4 years old, giving us 34 years of memories, laughter, and a fair bit of Shetland-sized attitude!

Originally, Smartie was brought to the centre for our toddler group. However, she quickly made her feelings known that little children and the toys from the toy shed were definitely not for her! 😂

Thankfully, Nora saw Smartie’s true talent and decided to train her for carriage driving instead. From then on, Smartie became a much-loved driving pony, helping countless wheelchair users enjoy the freedom and joy of being around horses.

These days, Smartie still enjoys the finer things in life, especially her morning cuppa tea, which she insists on every day! ☕🐴

Thank you, Smartie, for your years of service, your cheeky personality, and all the smiles you’ve brought to so many people. We are so lucky to have you as part of our family.

Please join us in wishing our very special girl a very Happy 38th Birthday! 🎈🎁🎉

01/06/2026

💚 A Huge Thank You to Gemma! 💚

Everyone at Thanet Disabled Riding Centre would like to say a massive thank you to Gemma, one of our wonderful riders’ mums, for her incredible achievement in completing an Ultra Marathon in support of our centre.

Taking on such a demanding challenge requires tremendous dedication, determination, and resilience, and we are so grateful that Gemma chose to do it on behalf of our riders and ponies.

The funds raised will help us continue providing valuable riding opportunities, confidence-building experiences, and therapeutic benefits for our riders, ensuring that we can keep making a difference in the lives of the people who attend our centre each week.

Gemma, your support means the world to us. You have gone the extra mile—quite literally!—and we are incredibly proud of what you have accomplished.

Please join us in congratulating Gemma and thanking her for her amazing effort and generosity. 🎉🏅🐴

Thank you, Gemma, from all our riders, volunteers, trustees, and ponies! 💚

26/05/2026

🌞🎉 THANET DISABLED RIDING CENTRE OUTDOOR QUIZ 🎉🌞

Join us for a fantastic afternoon of fun, laughter, and friendly competition at our Outdoor Quiz on Saturday 13th June 2026! 🧠🐴

📍 Thanet Disabled Riding Centre
Callis Court Road, Broadstairs, CT10 3AH

🚗 please use neighbouring roads to park:)

🕑 Arrive from 2pm
❓ Quiz starts at 2:30pm

Bring your friends and family and form a team of up to 6 people for an afternoon packed with fun — all while helping support our wonderful riders and ponies. 💚

🎟 £10 per person
This includes a delicious buffet-style selection of food!
🥤 Please bring your own cold drinks
🍷 Alcohol welcome if you wish

Payment can be made on arrival — cash and card accepted.

☎️ To book your table, please call or message:
07731 848015

As always, every penny raised helps us continue providing riding opportunities and support for our amazing riders each week. Thank you for supporting our independent charity. ❤️

☀️ Please keep an eye on our social media nearer the time for weather updates and dress appropriately for the weather.

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

24/05/2026

🌊🏊‍♂️ DEEP WATER CHARITY SWIM 🏊‍♂️🌊

In August 2026, W.Bro John Nichols will take on an incredible challenge — swimming around the legendary Bishop Rock Lighthouse in memory of Geoff Setterfield. ❤️

This brave open-water swim will raise funds to enable we continue supporting riders with disabilities and helping continue the amazing work we do for the community.

📍 Bishop Rock Lighthouse – Isles of Scilly
📅 21st – 29th August 2026

Did you know?
🌊 Bishop Rock Lighthouse stands around 7 miles from St Mary’s Harbour
🌊 It is the most westerly lighthouse in the UK
🌊 The waters are deep, freezing cold, and notoriously challenging

Every donation, share, and message of support will make a difference.

Please support this amazing challenge here:
Donate on GoFundMe - https://gofund.me/d543ae34a

Thank you for your kindness and generosity 💙

23/05/2026

🥾💚 ONE AMAZING MUM TAKING ON THE SUSSEX TRAIL MARATHON 💚🥾

At the end of May, one of our wonderful riding centre mums will be taking on the Sussex Trail Marathon with Ultra Challenge to raise funds for Thanet Disabled Riding Centre. 🐴

Her son has been riding with us since he was just 3 years old, and over the years the Centre has become such an important part of their family’s life. From building confidence and independence to creating friendships and unforgettable memories, the support he has received through riding has meant so much.

Now, she wants to give something back by taking on this incredible challenge to help support the ponies, riders, and future of our Centre. ❤️

As an independent charity, fundraising is vital to help us continue providing riding sessions for our amazing riders each week.

If you would like to support her marathon challenge, donations can be made here:

Donate via GoFundMe - https://gofund.me/6d55ed315

Please help us by sharing this post and cheering her on as she takes on this fantastic challenge! 🌟

Thank you for your continued kindness and support 💚

23/05/2026

🎙️ New Episode of Broadstairs Life 🎙️

A few weeks back , Barry Stickings MBE spoke with Vicky about the incredible work the centre does to support children and adults with disabilities through riding, therapy sessions, and equine care.

The centre has been part of the Broadstairs community for decades, helping riders build confidence, improve wellbeing, and enjoy the special connection between people and horses. 🐴💚 

It’s an inspiring conversation about community, dedication, and the amazing volunteers and ponies who make it all possible.

Listen here 👇
Broadstairs Life Podcast Episode - https://rss.com/podcasts/broadstairs-life/2760586/

Please like, share, and support this wonderful local charity and podcast! ✨

22/05/2026

This week, we were proud to support Dementia Awareness Week by attending two wonderful events raising awareness and promoting community support for those living with dementia. 💙

Yesterday, representatives from Thanet Disabled Riding Centre attended the Kent Dementia Action Alliance Awards & Conference in Medway — an inspiring day celebrating the incredible work being done across Kent to support people affected by dementia.

Today, we were delighted to attend the Thanet Dementia Action Alliance Information & Cream Tea Afternoon at Pierremont Hall. It was lovely to meet so many local organisations and community members, share information about the centre, and enjoy such a welcoming afternoon together.

We are passionate about the positive impact that horses, connection, and inclusive activities can have on wellbeing, and we are grateful to have been part of these important events during Dementia Awareness Week.

Thank you to everyone involved in organising both events and for continuing to raise awareness and support within our communities. 💙🐴

21/05/2026

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