York District Riding for the Disabled

04/05/2026

Massive thank you to Claire Ryan for an amazing pub quiz at The White Bear in Stillington! Raised £243 for our group.
Brilliant turn out for the pub too!

Thanks again Claire 😊

18/04/2026

We made it into The Press!!!

Massive thank you to Barratt & David Wilson Homes who donated a huge £1,500 to us💖

All our work wouldn’t be possible without amazing company’s supporting us✨

04/04/2026

Pub Quiz anyone? 🧠 🍻

The White Bear in Stillington have kindly organised a quiz night to help raise funds towards a new pony for us🤩
Sunday 26th of April at 7:30pm. £2.00 per head. After the main quiz there will be a 'Snowball' question which is £1.00 to enter. Come along and see if you’ve got the mind to win 🧠

The chance to win one of four prizes! 🏆

18/03/2026

Our training evening is coming up!!!!👀

Wednesday 25th March - 6pm - Shipton by Beningbrough

Come along & see what we do to help others💖

Please message to be added to the list🐴

02/03/2026

Anyone fancy Quiz night 🤩

Everyone welcome! Teams of 4 - £10

Pre order food 🥧

No cheating 😆📵

01/03/2026

Come & join us⁉️

York Riding For The Disabled are seeking volunteers for the new season 🔆

Our Wednesday sessions are starting back up for 2026. Our training evening is Wednesday 25th March (time to be confirmed).

Would you like to take part in something new for 2026? Why not come and join us to see how we help others 🥰

Wednesday sessions begin Wednesday 15th of April. We operate from April to September with two separate rides every Wednesday starting at 6pm (weather permitted). Volunteers must be age 12+

We are based in Shipton By Beningbrough on a private yard with a fantastic outdoor arena & portacabin where we operate from before our rides start.
If you’d like to join our team please text Ellie on 07506149327 with your name, to book onto the training evening 😊

14/02/2026

Please help us raise funds towards a new pony 🐴

Any donations would be greatly appreciated thank you😁

We are trying to raise funds to purchase another pony, possibly two to j… Ellie Firth needs your support for Help us fundraise towards a new pony for York RDA

23/11/2025

Right in the distance, some of our ponies enjoying the snow the other day 🌨️❄️

28/08/2025

Fun day prep in full swing🤭just over a week to go🙌🏻

Just a reminder for all volunteers and riders our yearly fun day is approaching fast!!! Sunday 7th of September ✨🐴

21/08/2025

At a grand age of 29, Wizard is one of our eldest ponies we have at York RDA. Although he is taking life a little slower and easier nowadays, he still plays a massive role in the team🥰🖤

17/03/2025

Are you wanting to try something new for 2025?
Do you have some spare time on your hands?🙌🏻

Why not come and join York & District Group Riding for the Disabled.🐎
Our group are on the look out for some friendly new faces to come and join our Wednesday evening team. They run April to September, 6pm - 7:30pm every Wednesday.

Horse experience isn’t necessary but always welcome!

The roles can vary from side walking our riders to leading the horses. All training is provided. Our sessions are run by fully trained coaches providing safe, therapeutic and fun by bringing horses and people together 🤎

If Wednesday evenings don’t work for you, we also run sessions on a Monday during the day and Saturday mornings. Volunteers are always welcome😊

Our Wednesday training session for 2025 is Wednesday 2nd April, with the first ride back the following Wednesday the 9th.

📍Shipton by Beningbrough, York
⏰ 6pm
📔 Wednesday 2nd April 2025
✅ Age 13+

If interested please contact our secretary for the application form and confirmation.

[email protected]

If you have any questions or need further information please ring Ellie - 07506149327