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RDA: Enriching Lives Through Horses Since 1969 At Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), we believe in the transformative power of horses to change lives – and we want you to be part of it. Each year, we help over 39,000 children and adults across the UK, through activities like riding, carriage driving, and equine-assisted programmes like Quiet Corners and Tea with a Pony. Did you know that 1 in 4 people in the UK are disabled? Despite the known benefits of physical activity, many disabled people still face significant barriers to being active in their communities. That’s where you come in. As pioneers in the therapeutic use of horses, we are leading the way in improving health, wellbeing, and confidence for disabled people. Why Should You Get Involved? Whether you're looking to volunteer, partner with us, or support our mission in other ways, there’s a place for you at RDA. Volunteer: No experience with horses? No problem. We welcome people of all backgrounds and skills, and we’ll give you all the training and support you need. This is your chance to make a real, lasting impact on someone’s life. Corporate Partnerships: Want your company to make a difference? Through corporate social responsibility initiatives, your support helps us provide life-changing services to those who need them most. Donors & Fundraisers: Every donation makes a difference. Your support helps provide life-changing therapeutic experiences with horses for disabled people across the UK, making a lasting impact on their health, wellbeing, and confidence. What’s In It For You? By joining RDA, you’ll become part of a community that values inclusivity, empowerment, and wellbeing. You’ll have the opportunity to develop new skills, form meaningful connections, and, most importantly, make a lasting difference in someone’s life. So, are you ready to get involved? Whether you want to volunteer, support our programmes, or raise awareness, you can help change lives.

Eagle Mount Bozeman is committed to provide quality therapeutic recreational opportunities for people with disabilities or cancer, and to provide support for families of participants. In 1982, General Robert C. Mathis and his wife, Greta, retired from a 34 year career in the Air Force to bring a family dream to reality. They had long dreamed of creating a place where persons of all ages with disabilities could experience and share what an able-bodied person might take for granted. In the fall of 1983, in Bozeman, MT, the Eagle Mount winter program began to take form. The idea was to start with a modest program of 20 to 30 people, teaching them either Alpine or Nordic skiing. Very quickly, it became necessary to put people on the waiting list after reaching 104 skiers and almost 80 volunteer instructors. People with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, visual and hearing impairments, developmental disabilities, amputations and spinal cord injuries skied one day a week with their own personal volunteer instructor. Eagle Mount had only just begun.

At Special Equestrians, we harness the healing power of horses to transform lives. Located in Warrington, Pennsylvania, we provide a variety of equine-assisted services for individuals with physical, cognitive, behavioral, emotional or traumatic stress disabilities. Here, differences are embraced and individuality is celebrated. Our programs are driven by the awareness that every person learns differently – and careful evaluation determines which activities, horse and instructional style are most likely to bring new competencies to a rider.