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“