In the UK, the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) enriches the lives of young people through the unique bond between people and horses. Each year, RDA supports over 39,000 disabled children and adults.

RDA’s innovative programmes improve mobility, boost physical health and mental wellbeing, build confidence, and teach new skills. This is all made possible by over 13,700 volunteers, 1,700 qualified coaches, 2,800 equines and more than 450 RDA groups.

Furness RDA Group have been delivering riding therapy, achievement and enjoyment to local young people with a variety of disabilities, for over 40 years.

They are an independent local charity, supported by a team of brilliant volunteers and all their costs are met through fundraising activities and donations from kind individuals and organisations.

Riding takes place during school term time at Seaview Riding School, Walney and provides enjoyable sessions, that enable riders to have fun and build physical, social and interactive skills.

Wednesday morning riding is for local schools with groups from Barrow Island, Sandside, George Hastwell, Walney and Ormsgill and Thursday evenings are for independent riders.