Join an activity

Although riding is a core part of what we do, at Gaddesden Place RDA we offer a range of equine activities

We welcome individuals and groups from both mainstream and specialist schools, and residential care homes. We’re open Tuesday to Saturday in term-time, and provide holiday activities too.

We have participants aged 4 upwards with a wide range of needs and disabilities including:

  • cerebral palsy
  • autism & ADHD
  • learning difficulties
  • sight and hearing impairments
  • global developmental delay

Because of the nature of our work, we are specially equipped and provide a fantastic range of facilities.

Explore each of our equine activity pages below to find out more detail and get involved, or contact us at info@gaddesdenplacerda.org.uk if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

Riding Lessons

Group or individual lessons learning riding skills

Riding Simulator

One-to-one riding lessons on our mechanical horse, Champion

Equine Therapy

Activities interacting with a horse designed to develop self awareness & mental wellbeing

Tea with a Pony

Calm, friendly sessions meeting, stroking and sometimes grooming a pony and leading at the same time enjoying a cup of tea and a biscuit

Hippotherapy

Therapy using the motion of a walking horse

Where would we be without the RDA- physically its been amazing, emotionally its been supportive and the volunteers and horses are just incredible