Nottinghamshire

County Chairman: Jackie Selby 
County Coach: Lesley Davies

 

Dovecote Group

The group was started in 1998 by Heather Gunn at Dovecote Farm Equestrian Centre Orston Nottinghamshire. Facilities include one indoor and two outdoor arenas, an enclosed field and a clubhouse. We currently teach ten to twelve children with learning difficulties, from two different schools on Wednesday mornings during term time. Where possible we endeavour to offer the children the chance to attend outside competitions and Fun Days: but our main emphasis is for the children to have a beneficial and enjoyable experience and leave with a smile.

Contact Jane Payne 01949 358167

 
The Dukeries RDA
Working in partnership with The Dukeries Riding Centre at The Dukeries Academy to provide the opportunity for people with physical, sensory or learning impairment to horse ride, learn about horse care and simply have fun around our stables and farm area!
www.dukeriesrda.org.uk
Contact Mrs J Paling   07541 852605
 
 
Nottingham Group RDA
Nottingham Group was one of the first RDA groups to be established although in 1968, when it first started, it was known as the Riding Group of the Nottingham and District Guild for the Disabled and operated at Bunny Hill, Notts.  Now it is based at Lings Lane Riding School in Keyworth, Notts and provides riding for children from three schools on Thursdays during term time.  It has three Group Instructors and around 30 volunteers.
www.nottinghamrda.org.uk
Contact Fiona 0115 937 3166
 
Papplewick RDA
More information coming soon.
Contact: Emma Sheardown
 
Retford and District Group

Registered Charity No. 1073633

Location:  Kirkfields Equestrian Centre, Blidworth NG21 0NW 

Formed in 1985 and originally based in Retford, Nottinghamshire, Retford & District RDA is still going strong!  We moved to Kirkfields Equestrian Centre in 2014 and meet there every Wednesday evening.  We currently have eight riders in our group, ranging in age from 8 to 40 years old.  Our instructors work hard to improve the riders’ skills and devise Pony Club-type games to make our sessions great fun as well.  We are very lucky in that we have the use of an indoor and outdoor school as well as beautiful hacking on the tracks in Sherwood Forest directly behind the stables.  We’re a lively and social group of riders, parents and volunteers - as well as competing in local events such as the Handy Pony class at the Southwell Ploughing Match, we get together for social events such as skittles, meals out and our annual trip to the Pantomime in Nottingham.  Oh yes we do…..!

Contact Mrs Penny McQuilkin, tel: 01636 636494

 

 
Ruddington Group
Registered  Charity No: 1073536

We ride on a Thursday afternoon during term time at The Meadows School of Riding, Normanton-On-Soar. Ruddington Group was formed in 1988 by a few friends in order to help children with severe learning difficulties from local schools.  At present we have about eight children from Nethergate School in Clifton who ride with us.  Their abilities vary, riding has definitely given them confidence, and it is a joy to us to see each child's progress.  We have competed at Regional and National level, and have reached the National Championships on two occasions

Contact Mrs D Haddon 0115 984 4291  

South Nottinghamshire Group

Contact  01949 81641

 

Woodside Farm Stables Group  Charity 1074298

Based at Rainworth in Nottinghamshire NG21 0DG
Currently offering sessions on Wednesday mornings and Saturday mornings - small groups or individual one-to-one.
  
Woodside Farm Stables group started in 1971 at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Jack and Anita Parker, who had long been involved in promoting riding for disabled children.   The stables has an indoor school, a paddock for lessons out of doors in good weather, and access to Forestry Commission woodland.    The stables also has a unique hydraulic mounting lift, essential for mounting the more physically disabled riders without removing their independence, but used by ambulant disabled as well.
  
Focussing on the therapeutic benefits of horse riding, the group has 5 qualified RDA Group Instructors with 2 trainees, assisted by a core team of more than 70 volunteers which includes the parents/carers of the riders.
 
Contact:  Mrs. Winifred Pritchett  01623 627974
 

Belvoir Vale Group  Charity 116270

Belvoir Vale RDA is a small and friendly new group situated in the beautiful village of Colston Bassett at Belle Vue Stables. To ensure our riders have the best possible experience, riding sessions are held with a very small number of riders. We are lucky to have three qualified RDA coaches together with a wonderful team of ponies and horses so we can cater for both adults and children. We offer lessons in the arena, walks in the country, summer schools and the chance to compete in both Regional and National events.

Belvoir Vale RDA - therapy, achievement and enjoyment through riding

Website: www.belvoirvalerda.co.uk
Contact: Lesley Davies - 01949 81880
Email: [email protected]