Riding for the disabled

The Southend Branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) runs sessions at Belfairs Riding School.

Riding helps physical co-ordination, and also improves social and communication skills. Riders with most disabilities can ride. There are regular sessions three days a week on Monday evenings, Tuesday evenings and Thursday mornings. Hard hats are provided and no other special equipment is needed.

Interested in riding?

If you are interested in riding please contact Toni Mann at the Southend and District Riding Club for the Disabled on 01702 463009.

Before you can ride you will need to complete an application form. This must be signed by a parent or guardian to give their consent, and must be endorsed by a medical professional qualified to provide details of their medical history. The completed application form should be sent to:

Mrs A Mann, 44 Bellevue Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS2 4JF.

Download application form (PDF, 78kb)

Interested in volunteering?

Helpers are vital to support and encourage the riders. Each ride has an overall instructor in charge of the lesson. Helpers are required to either lead the horse or help support the rider.

If you are interested in volunteering please contact the Riding School on 01702 525571. Training is given and helpers are fully CRB checked.

Riding for the Disabled Association

A Registered Charity: No. 256240
www.rda.org.uk