Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)

27/10/2026

Huge congratulations to Horse Rangers Association (Hampton Court)on being shortlisted for the FEI Inspire Award 2026!

For generations, Horse Rangers has been helping young people across London thrive through horses – building confidence, skills, friendships and a sense of belonging.

As an RDA Group, they are also part of our wider RDA community, supporting disabled people to experience the opportunities and connections that horses can bring. So we’re especially pleased to see their work recognised on an international stage.

Let’s get the RDA community behind them and help them win! 💚

Vote for Horse Rangers using the link in the British Equestrian post below. 👇

Good luck to Laura and the whole Horse Rangers team – we’re behind you!

The incredible Laura Griffith of Horse Rangers Association (Hampton Court) has been nominated for the Fédération Equestre Internationale Inspire Award 2026 🤩

Laura is the leader of one of London’s most popular youth organisations, which is often described as ‘Scouts on horseback’. Horse Rangers has a long-term commitment to youth development both in and out of the saddle, through structured programmes involving horse care, volunteering, mentorship and leadership.

In the heart of London, Laura has created a rare environment where young people from diverse backgrounds gain practical life skills, leadership opportunities and a strong sense of purpose, all through the power of horses 🫶

It’s now over to you! Laura needs your help to lift the coveted trophy because the winner of the FEI Inspire Award is decided by a public vote 🗳️

Vote here 👉 www.fei.org/awards

Voting is open until midnight on 1 November (CET). You will need to have an FEI account and vote in all categories in order to submit your choices.

26/10/2026

As our partners' Octopus Legacy 'Change Starts with a Will' campaign comes to a close, could today be the day you take that first step? 👀

Writing or updating your Will can help protect the people you love, make your wishes clear and carry the things you believe in forward.

By including a gift to RDA, you could help future generations of disabled people discover confidence, connection and belonging through the power of horses.

There is no obligation to leave a gift to RDA. But if it feels right for you, your legacy could help change lives for years to come.

Click the link to start writing your free Will today: https://octopuslegacy.com/online-will?utm_source=charity&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=autumn26-rda&utm_term=bau-na&utm_content=na-generic-website-1

24/10/2026

There's still time to make a difference in 2026. 💚

Across the UK, RDA Groups rely on volunteers to make their sessions possible for disabled children and adults. From caring for horses and supporting riders to keeping centres running behind the scenes, every helping hand matters.

But to keep creating these opportunities, Groups need people willing to give a little of their time.

You don't need to be an experienced horse rider or know everything about horses. Whether you can spare an hour a week or have skills you'd like to share, there's a way you could help.

This , why not take that first step? You could help someone build confidence, try something new and discover what they can achieve through horses.

Find out more about volunteering with RDA and help make a difference: https://rda.org.uk/volunteer/

20/10/2026

A huge thank you to Red Gorilla International for their continued support of RDA since 2017.

Recently, Katherine Tuckley from Red Gorilla visited RDA’s Lowlands Equestrian Centre to meet Dexter, the third horse they’ve sponsored at the centre.

Their sponsorship helps keep Dexter happy, healthy and in tip-top condition, ready for his important role - covering the extra costs of his care, from veterinary treatment and dentistry, to saddle fitting and chiropractic treatment

But Red Gorilla’s commitment goes even further. Alongside providing essential equipment for Dexter and the centre, they offer discounts to RDA Groups across the UK, helping make essential equipment more accessible to groups nationwide.

And the difference this support makes goes beyond the stable.

During her visit, Katherine met Helen, an RDA participant who rides Dexter. Helen shared how being on a horse makes her feel free.

Thank you, Red Gorilla, for helping to make moments like these possible. 💚

19/10/2026

What a way to round off Blenheim!

Thanks to your generosity, we raised an incredible £13,975.43 for RDA at this year’s Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials 2026!

From the RDA Groups who joined us to everyone who stopped by, donated or took part in the Agria Virtual Ride, so many people played a part in making this happen.

It was brilliant to see so much support for RDA. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and to Agria Equine Insurance, the Blenheim Palace team and Stable Events for helping make it possible. 💚

13/10/2026

It’s World Mental Health Day today, one of the reasons I want to raise awareness of my mental health, where I struggle to face a constantly challenging life alongside every disability that is not easy to cope with in my whole life, but spending time with horses is making a big difference to my mental health, especially competing this year has been the best thing to enjoy and have fun and achieve fantastic results alongside Scrappy.

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has changed my whole life as a rider and volunteer, and it has helped my mental health so much better, and it also made me the person I am today — being with horses makes me feel happy, calm and positive throughout these years since the age of six. Without them, I wouldn’t be here today 💚



📷 Louise Clarke Photography

12/10/2026

What could your legacy make possible?💚

A first moment of confidence in the saddle.

A friendship formed at an RDA group.

A family finally finding somewhere their child is understood.

A disabled person discovering what they can achieve.

A gift in your Will could help make thousands more moments like these possible.

This October, you can write or update your simple Will for free with Octopus Legacy.



Octopus Legacy

12/10/2026

06/10/2026

We're delighted to have welcomed the team from Charles Owen to the RDA National Office this week!

It was fantastic to spend time together discussing our valued partnership and exploring how we can continue working together to support the RDA community. The Charles Owen team also shared expert hat-fitting guidance with our staff, helping to reinforce the importance of rider safety and best practice.

Of course, no visit would be complete without meeting some of our wonderful horses, and the team also had the chance to test their riding skills on our mechanical horse, Charley! 🐴

A huge thank you to Charles Owen for visiting us. We look forward to continuing our partnership and making a positive impact together. 💚

29/09/2026

September has been another busy one at RDA! 💚

Here’s what you might have missed...

⛳ Six teams took to the course for our first-ever RDA Charity Golf Day Shirley Golf Club, raising vital funds to help create more opportunities for disabled children and adults through horses.

💭 We marked Remember A Charity Week, encouraging people to think about what they’d like to be remembered for and the lasting difference a gift in their Will could make.

🐴 We spent four brilliant days at the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials as the Official Charity Partner, meeting supporters, sharing RDA stories and introducing visitors to our mechanical horses.

🏆 There was plenty to celebrate at the BBC Make a Difference Awards, with four RDA Groups recognised and Wyfold Riding for the Disabled taking home the Animal Award, alongside Highly Commended recognition for Sidney the pony from Elysian RDA.

🤠 Every Body Moves shone a spotlight on Beechley Stables RDA, showcasing how cowboy skills like roping can be adapted to make equestrian activities more inclusive and accessible.

🏔️ Three incredible women from Aim RDA are taking on the mammoth challenge of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, raising funds for their Group along the way.

🎉 And we celebrated a very special milestone for Hannah Payne RDA, who marked 20 years as an RDA Group, with participants, coaches and volunteers coming together to celebrate two decades of memories.

What a month! A huge thank you to everyone who has helped make September so special!

Here’s to everything October has in store… 👀