Horse Riding

Horse sports are great for people of all ages and abilities. From a gentle walk in the countryside to the thrill of showjumping, there are activities to suit everyone. Riding and carriage driving are great for general fitness, balance, coordination and core strength.

Unlike other sports, the added element of the horse offers the chance to build a unique partnership with an animal. Learning to work together, grow in confidence together and achieve together is a truly rewarding experience.

Options to get involved

With the right coach and a suitable horse or pony the world of horse sports should be open to everyone. Some people choose to take part with a prosthetic and some without. This generally comes down to personal choice and comfort.

If you are not sure whether horse sports are suitable for you, contact a centre or organisation with experience of working with people with limb loss, such as RDA (see below).

What equipment do I need?

If you get into the sport, you’ll doubtless want to buy your own riding hat, but most centres will supply one. Apart from that, check with your riding school, you shouldn't need any special clothing when trying horse riding out – just dress for the outdoors.

Where to start

With nearly 500 Riding for Disabled groups across the country you should be able to find one near you. Visit the Riding for Disabled website https://rda.org.uk/rda-groups/

to find out more,