RDA
SUMMER IN THE SADDLE F
Aholidayactivitycan sometimesinspirealifelong hobbyand with manyfamilieschoosing astaycation overatrip abroad this year, nowcould be the ideal time to have agoatsomething new.
inding an activityfor disabled children and adults cansometimes be moreofachallenge,with feweroptions available.
Horse riding is agreat holidayactivityand
thereare severalAccessibilityMark accredited centres close to UK holidayhotspots. AccessibilityMark status is awarded to a
riding centre that has been approvedbythe RDA following training and assessment. The close link with the RDAmeans that it canoffer continuous support to the establishment to ensureitprovides a first-classexperiencethataims to be hugely beneficial to ridersofvarying levels of disability. The south coasthas anumber of
AccessibilityMark centresacrossHampshire, Cornwall and Dorset, with centresalso in other popular holidaydestinations such as Yorkshireand Norfolk, all providing fantastic riding experiences fordisabled people. Louise Buckner,CentreManager at Island
Riding Centre based in the stunning location of the Isle of Wight said: “AtIsland Riding Centre we have the mostwonderful facilitiesfor disabled riders, including one of the Island’sfew Changing Places facilitiesand arange of self-catering holidayaccommodation suitable fordisabled people with ground floor bedrooms, wetrooms and even adjustable height kitchen worktops.
6 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER2021 Forthe
latestnewsvisitwww.centralhorsenews.co.uk “The siteisfully accessible forwheelchair users
and has amotorised para-rider hoisttohelpwith mounting, and large indoor and outdoor arenas. Anyone who is visiting the area overthe summer months is morethanwelcome to book asession or even ariding holidayavailable all year round. It also providesanopportunityfor all the family to get involved with one activitytogether.” Taking to the saddle has manybenefits
forpeople with both physical and mental disabilities, from the sense of freedom felt when on the horse to being able to connect with other people enjoying the same activity. Wherever youare holidaying this summer
thereissuretobeanAccessibilityMark approved centreclose by,sobook your lesson today! To find your nearest RDAGroup or
AccessibilityMark centrevisit
www.rda.org.uk
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