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Aims of Riding for Disabled Ireland

The main focus of the RDA~I work is to broaden the physical and mental horizons of those affected by disability:

• Psychologically it helps with motivation, confidence and self-awareness
• Physically it helps with general health including posture, relaxation and co-ordination.  Physiotherapy can take place during a riding session and not in the clinic.
• The joy of being close to an animal and  the freedom derived from riding has to be seen to be believed.  This a fun sport for a person who may through their disability  not pursue any other.  Some participants never otherwise leave their wheelchair.

All rides are supervised by trained instructors and many riders may need two or three additional helpers to ride.

As long as a doctor has given permission on our application form and the organisation has deemed the rider suitable, any handicapped person can ride or drive.  This is always dependent on a weight limit and the long waiting list for places.

Hats, boots and any specialised equiment for mounting the horse are provided by the riding groups.  Funds to buy these are raised locally and at national level.

If you want any information about the organisation or wish to give a donation, please contact Mrs Niamh Kingston, The Secretary, RDAI, Rathlinn, Templecarrig Lower, Delgany, Co. Wicklow or rdaisecretary@eircom.net

Registered Charities No. 6534