| We are a national voluntary organisation which provides the
opportunity of recreational and therapeutic riding and carriage
driving to any person, mentally or physically disabled who meet our
medical criteria, and who might benefit in their general health and
happiness. There are 81 groups nationally providing weekly lessons to over
1000 disabled people. Classes for riders and drivers of all ages,
abilities and disabilities is the keystone of our work. There is no
charge for riders and drivers. Funds to run the groups are raised
voluntarily at national and local level.
Groups meet in working hours, using a local indoor riding school
with good wheelchair access and the availability of suitable horses
for the very specialised teaching of a sport on horseback to a
disabled person. Each group has its own committee, group organiser,
riding instructor, and therapist (where available) and a number of
voluntary helpers. The organisation provides a comprehensive
insurance policy.
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