Arundel Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is part of the South East Region of the National RDA.

The group offers horse riding as therapy for children and adults with physical disabilities who live in, or attend schools or colleges in the area local to Arundel.

We meet every Tuesday afternoon during school term time and offer riding for adults and children in three sessions.                                                                                           

Over the years our riders have ranged in age from 4 years to 83 years!  They have varied disabilities and riding helps with balance, co-ordination, life skills, confidence and speech. Specialist equipment is sometimes needed and we have a good range of this available for our riders. In particular we have a ramp and hydraulic platform for use by wheelchair users when mounting a horse.

Riders are encouraged to show progress. This may be through taking part in Proficiency Tests, Fun Days, Dressage Competitions or holidays organised by the National RDA.

None of this would be possible without our volunteer helpers. Most have ridden as children and wish to pass that enjoyment on to others. However an ability to ride or familiarity with horses is not essential -  this website is administered by a volunteer! Please look at the Volunteers page on this site for more information.