Riding Sessions
All of our trained RDA coaches aim to develop riding technique and build confidence by gradually decreasing the level of assistance in a safe, fun environment.
Riders requirements are met by goal setting, ensuring that progression with flexibility (not necessarily in a straight line!) is the focus when setting weekly session plans.
Thirty-minute sessions are available in groups (max 5), semi-private (max 2) or private sessions.
See 2023 price list. (Click here)
Summer holidays offer the opportunity for riders to learn new skills with sessions in showjumping, musical drill riding, horse care and dressage sessions available.
Maximum weight limit is 12st 6lbs.
Benefits of horse riding
- Improved balance, posture, coordination, and muscle control
- Decision making skills
- Better communication and social skills
- Encourages teamwork
- Develop self-esteem and confidence
- Enjoyment and fun
- Learning new skills
- Educational benefits – we incorporate curriculum-based subjects into sessions; numeracy, spelling, following instructions and reading.
Groundwork Sessions
Twenty minute sessions provide participants the opportunity to spend some quality, quiet time with the horses in our stables and arenas, learning how to handle and care for a horse. It is coach led on a one-to-one basis and activities include; grooming, catching, tacking up, leading around obstacles, and stable duties.
Similarly to humans, horses thrive on trust, love and routine enabling participants to benefit from creating and building on this relationship with their horse.
Participants are encouraged to achieve the Brae achievement levels (Bronze, silver, gold, platinum and diamond) during their block of sessions.
Participants do have to be physically mobile
Benefits of groundwork sessions
- Build confidence
- Learn new skills
- Problem solving
- Creating and building relationships
- No weight limit
- Improved communication
- Enjoyment and achievement
Tea with a Pony
These therapy-based sessions invite people who live with Dementia or similar conditions to enjoy a cup of tea and some cake, whilst having the opportunity to watch our horses work. Participants can get up close with the horses, stroking and grooming them and at the same time socialising with the volunteers, staff and other participants.
