Lambourn RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) is a Charity based in Chilton Foliat near Lambourn in West Berkshire, providing riding and non-riding therapy sessions five days a week. We are run completely by volunteers, providing five riding sessions a week for a very wide range of people of all ages with disabilities. Our sessions are on a Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning, Wednesday afterno
on, Thursday morning and Friday morning, generally during school term time. We are also able to give some of our more able riders the opportunity to take part in competitions including the RDA National Championships. Horse riding offers the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, friendship, laughter, achievement, independence and confidence. It is unusual as a therapy because it offers an element of risk, often denied to many people, especially those who have been affected by an accident or serious illness and gives them the chance to regain mobility and a sense of achievement. People with congenital disabilities discover a new freedom in movement. Those with progressive diseases can retain mobility and activity longer. As a self-funded charity, we rely on fund raising events and the generous help from our volunteers and supporters. At the moment we are particularly short of volunteers for our Thursday morning sessions. We are a small, very friendly RDA group and we would welcome help from anyone with a few hours to spare. No previous experience with horses is required as we provide full training and support.
