Gordon Riding for the Disabled

01/06/2026

🐴💙 Happy Volunteers Week 2026! 💙🐴
This week, we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on some truly incredible people — our amazing volunteers here at Gordon Riding for the Disabled!
Every week, you show up with big smiles, gentle hands, and hearts full of compassion. Whether you're leading ponies, side-walking, helping with tacking up, or simply being a reassuring presence for our riders — what you do makes all the difference.
Because of YOU, our riders get to experience the joy, freedom, and confidence that comes from time in the saddle. You are the backbone of everything we do, and we simply couldn't do it without you.
To each and every one of our wonderful volunteers — thank you. Thank you for your time, your dedication, and the love you pour into every session. You are truly extraordinary. 🌟
If you've ever thought about volunteering with us, now is the perfect time to get in touch — we'd love to welcome you to our incredible team!

31/05/2026

Well done to the two Charlottes who took part in our Regional qualifiers on Friday flying the flag for Gordon Group.

26/05/2026

20/05/2026

Stuck for birthday ideas for that person who has everything?
Why not sponsor a pony for them.
They will receive a pack, with a certificate, photos of their favourite pony, stickers, fridge magnet and a visit to meet and greet the their pony.
Just follow the link below - the hard part is deciding which one to choose.

https://gordonrda.org/sponsor-a-pony/

20/05/2026

You helped us to win £1,000. Can you do it again to win £5,000?

18/05/2026

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Supporting each other

🐎 Working Alongside Gordon RDA 🐎

We’re really pleased to share that Bennachie Horizon has recently visited Gordon Riding for the Disabled at Tweeddale and agreed to help support the upkeep of their sensory trail.

It’s a lovely outdoor space, and the kind of practical community work that fits really well with what we do.

For our trainees, this gives another opportunity to build confidence, develop work-based skills, and contribute to a place that already means a lot to many people locally.

For Bennachie Horizon, it’s another example of how small services, charities, and community groups can support each other in simple but meaningful ways.

We’re looking forward to getting started and playing our part in keeping the sensory trail cared for and enjoyable for those who use it.

A big thank you to Gordon RDA for the warm welcome.

15/05/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who voted for us - we were awarded a grant of £1,000

We could receive a £1,000 donation with your help throught the Movement for Good Draw.

14/05/2026

🐴🐴SPONSORSHIP REQUIRED🐴🐴

We would like to thank Nucore group who for the past two years have sponsored our school lessons replacing the school funding lost to council budget cuts.
We are now seeking new sponsors to enable these valuable lessons to continue. Could your company help or do you know a company that would be interesting in sponsoring our young riders? Please get in touch with Karen - [email protected] to discuss sponsorship opportunities

14/05/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to Taqa UK Community fund who have donated £1,000. This incredible donation will go towards providing lessons for 25 local school pupils.
🐴 THANK YOU TAQA 🐴

13/05/2026

Great job guys - well done 👏

🐎 Weeding at Gordon RDA 🐎

Every job has to start somewhere and today was that starting point.

The team made their first visit to Gordon Riding for the Disabled, beginning work along the Sensory Trail and getting to grips with the kind of weeds that can quickly take over if left unchecked.

After a short session learning how to spot the main culprits — willowherb, thistle, dandelion, nettles and dock — it was straight into the work, identifying and clearing as much as we could.

Only a small area tackled today, but a good start, and plenty more to come here 💜💚💛