Rider Information
Due to horse availability our Weight limit is 10stone, Height limit is 5ft 8″
We do also offer non riding sessions where you come and groom, touch, smell and interact with the ponies on the ground. Please send the same form to us to apply but with a note on that you would like non ridden therapy sessions – These sessions often do not have a waiting list!
The Centre closes during half term to regular riders to allow time for Volunteer & Staff Training along with New rider assessments. The main Easter and Summer Holidays we will be offering alternative activities and sessions at an additional cost.
Riders fees are payable quarterly by bacs or standing order in advance.
Some schools and colleges use ASDAN as a learning programme – RDA support this so please speak to your Instructor and teacher if your child is interested in this as part of their riding.
Please fill in a gift aid form at the centre or ask for one to be emailed to you!
This alone helps us raise over £5000 per year!
What to Wear
Correct dress in required to ensure the safety of riders, volunteers and ponies. Hats can be borrowed from the centre.
- Wellies or short boots – they must have a small heal to prevent the foot from going through the stirrup and becoming stuck. No Trainers!
- Jogging bottoms or tracksuits bottoms are fine. Jeans are uncomfortable and can rub badly.
- T-shirts with sleeves are ideal. No shorts, vest or short tops in the summer.
- Loose sweat shirt and a non-flapping or rustling coat which can be done up.
- Gloves – not mittens.
- No jewellery
- If you have long hair it should be tied back