Bedale Riding for the Disabled

05/06/2026

This week we celebrate our volunteers. As it’s week. 😄
Send us a msg if you’d like to get involved

03/06/2026

More photos from 21st May 😊

03/06/2026

Pictures from 21st May when riders had fun doing relays and playing ‘Grandma’s Footsteps’ with Caroline aka Grandma 👵🏻

28/04/2026

Continued - photos from our second session last Thursday.

28/04/2026

Last Thursday our riders starting training for the Countryside Challenge, practicing going over bridges, doing serpentines around obstacles, riding down a ‘road’, opening a gate and thanking the farmer (aka Lily) and posting a letter.
They also got to get outside in the paddock as it was a beautiful sunny day. Well done riders 👏🏻🤩

21/04/2026

Last Thursday riders completed their Endurance sponsored rides in aid of The Saddle Club. Well done everyone 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤩

19/04/2026

Congratulations to Claire, our lead group coach, and Mark who got married yesterday, we can’t wait to see more photos, doesn’t she look lovely ❤️

04/04/2026

My favourite ever show jumper who sadly died way too young 😢

In Memoriam – Caroline Bradley MBE (4 April 1946 – 1 June 1983)
Today we remember and celebrate the life of Caroline Frances Bradley, born on this day in 1946 — a rider who helped redefine what was possible in showjumping.

At a time when the sport was still largely dominated by men, Caroline made history in 1974 as the first female winner of the Puissance at the Horse of the Year Show. It was a moment that didn’t just mark a victory, but a shift — proof that talent, precision, and determination know no boundaries.

Her career was filled with remarkable achievements. She represented Great Britain with distinction, winning team gold at the World Championships in 1978 and the European Championships in 1979. Individually, she triumphed at Hickstead in 1980 and claimed the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Cup twice, in 1978 and 1980. That same year, she was awarded an MBE in recognition of her contributions to the sport.

But beyond the medals and accolades, Caroline was admired for her technical brilliance in the saddle — a rider shaped by early discipline, natural talent, and a deep understanding of horsemanship. From her early days riding ponies in Oxford, to competing internationally by the age of 20, she built a legacy grounded in skill and dedication.

Her partnership with horses like Tigre and the legendary Milton left a lasting mark on the sport, with Milton going on to become one of the most famous showjumpers in the world.

Tragically, Caroline’s life was cut short in 1983 at just 37 years old, after collapsing at the Suffolk Show. A loss felt deeply across the equestrian world.

Today, we remember not just what she achieved, but what she represented — a pioneer, a competitor, and an inspiration to generations of riders who followed.

Gone far too soon, but never forgotten.

04/04/2026

More photos from our Easter session 🐇🐣🧁☀️🌼

04/04/2026

Wishing all our riders, families, carers and volunteers a very Happy Easter 🐇🐣 🌼
Here are some photos from our last session when the Easter Bunny (aka Esther) came to give out chocolate, Sarah made us some lovely Easter Egg cakes 🧁, the riders enjoyed some fun Easter games and we managed to get out and enjoy some sunshine ☀️