Who are we ?
Godstone Group RDA is one of over 500 volunteer groups
delivering opportunities for therapy, achievement and enjoyment to
people with disabilities. The group was formed in 1977 and operates
from Tandridge Priory Stables in Barrow Green
Road.
We are a small group which runs several lessons every week
during term time for riders with varying
disabilities. We have one horse of our own, Duncan, and the use of
other horses from Tandridge Priory.
Volunteers are essential to the success of the group and are always
welcome to help in a variety of ways.
What is the Riding for the Disabled Association
?
Although the Riding for the
Disabled Association was set up to work mainly with
people with physical disabilities, RDA Groups now work across the
spectrum of disabilities, age range, social status and urban and
rural environments. At RDA, horses and ponies provide therapy,
achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities all over the
UK. The focus of RDA work is to ensure that each individual has the
chance to derive a direct therapeutic benefit and the opportunity
to achieve their personal goal.
RDA gives individuals the opportunity to:
Reach therapeutic goals: improve muscle tone and
posture, develop fine and gross motor movement
Achieve their personal ambitions: sit on a horse
for the first time, learn new skills, win a Paralympic
medal
Combat social isolation: build relationships,
enjoy events and competition, develop self-confidence
Develop life skills: improve communication, take
responsibility, be a team player
Experience the outdoors: ride in the countryside,
access rural Britain
Connect with animals: bringing positivity and
optimism, adding a new element to life
How can
you help ?
Volunteers are always welcome and do
not need to have experience of either horses or disabilities - a
bit of your time is all that is required.
Godstone Group RDA relies solely
on donations and money raised at fundraising events
