Bradbourne Group Riding for the Disabled Association    Registered Charity No: 1122480

»  Do you go out running or walking for exercise?

»  Would you like to find a useful and rewarding way of keeping fit?

If the answer is 'Yes', then you could be just the sort of person we are looking for, so please read on . . . . .

We rely on volunteers to assist in leading ponies and a wide range of other activities which help disabled riders make the most of their time at Bradbourne.

If you have a few hours to spare each week (or even at odd times throughout the month), do consider coming along to see what we do.  You don't have to be 'horsey', you just need to have plenty of enthusiasm and a willingness to help.  Training will be given and you will become part of a friendly and supportive team. Each session is overseen by a qualified RDA instructor and some helpers go on to become instructors themselves.

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Getting ponies ready for rides

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Leading ponies or walking with riders or carriage drivers

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Helping with games and props during rides in the indoor school

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Looking after equipment used by the group 

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Taking part in training sessions

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For participants in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, time spent helping with RDA on a regular basis qualifies for the Service element of the award.  And helping with a residential summer camp can be used as the Residential component of the Gold award.

Students planning a career in the caring professions will find that experience as an RDA helper is highly valued by admissions tutors and potential employers.

New helpers are asked to complete an enrolment form and will be asked to undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check in line with RDA national policy. They can, if they wish, join Bradbourne RDA for a small annual membership fee and this entitles them to discounts on Bradbourne RDA clothing, etc .  

If you are at least 14 years of age and would like to find out more, please get in touch via our Contact Us page.