| 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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