Who are we ?
Godstone Group RDA is one of over 500 volunteer groups delivering opportunities for therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities. The group was formed in 1977 and operates from Tandridge Priory Stables in Barrow Green Road.
We are a small group which runs several lessons every week during term time for riders with varying disabilities. We have one horse of our own, Duncan, and the use of other horses from Tandridge Priory. Volunteers are essential to the success of the group and are always welcome to help in a variety of ways.
What is the Riding for the Disabled Association ?
Although the Riding for the Disabled Association was set up to work mainly with people with physical disabilities, RDA Groups now work across the spectrum of disabilities, age range, social status and urban and rural environments. At RDA, horses and ponies provide therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities all over the UK. The focus of RDA work is to ensure that each individual has the chance to derive a direct therapeutic benefit and the opportunity to achieve their personal goal.
RDA gives individuals the opportunity to:
Reach therapeutic goals: improve muscle tone and posture, develop fine and gross motor movement
Achieve their personal ambitions: sit on a horse for the first time, learn new skills, win a Paralympic medal
Combat social isolation: build relationships, enjoy events and competition, develop self-confidence
Develop life skills: improve communication, take responsibility, be a team player
Experience the outdoors: ride in the countryside, access rural Britain
Connect with animals: bringing positivity and optimism, adding a new element to life
Volunteers are always welcome and do not need to have experience of either horses or disabilities - a bit of your time is all that is required.
Godstone Group RDA relies solely on donations and money raised at fundraising events
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“If we can’t do it this way, then sadly we will be gone and it will just be another sad story of a #riding school l… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
6th January @ 16:18We'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to @nafuk for their generous donation of hoof care products - our Scropton RDA ho… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
12th January @ 16:25Week 2 of our Supported Volunteers Star Awards has been won by Joel. #Congratulations #volunteers pic.twitter.com/Ky9Ixzrz9P
15th January @ 14:25Please support your local RDA group in any way you can, so that they can get through this winter, and this lockdown… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
19th January @ 10:21Fantastic news! Well done to @orde_sam, who has been recognised in the #NewYearsHonoursList for her services to peo… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
31st December @ 13:03A Member Group of the Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporating Carriage Driving. Registered Charity No: 244108
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