We want as many people as possible to be able to enjoy horse riding. If you’ve never tried it before, or are thinking about getting back in the saddle, at RDA you’ll be part of a friendly community that has been a leader in disability sport for more than 50 years.
Riding lessons Support usWhatever skills you can bring, giving your time to Blairgowrie RDA will mean that more disabled people can enjoy the therapy and fun of horse riding.
Volunteer with us Support usFrom volunteering to donations, sponsorship to fundraising, there are lots of ways you can help!
Volunteer with us Donate nowHere at Blairgowrie RDA, we provide therapy, fitness, skills development and opportunities for achievement through horse riding.
We welcome children and adults with physical and learning disabilities
Read MoreOur volunteers come from all backgrounds and each brings unique skills to our team
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Read MoreBlairgowrie RDA is a member group of the Riding for the Disabled Association. Our purpose is to enable people with physical and learning disabilities to ride for the benefit of their health and wellbeing and to achieve their goals.
Our group offers riding sessions for special needs children from primary schools in the Blairgowrie community area, including Alyth, Coupar Angus, Burrelton and Meigle. In a typical school term week, we cater for 25-30 children with various mental and physical challenges. We also offer lessons for adults with disabilities.
We offer volunteering opportunities for people of all ages, interests and abilities. Our volunteers come from all backgrounds and bring with them a wealth of skills, from pony care and teaching to DIY know-how. Experience with horses isn’t essential and full training will be given.
As a registered charity, all of our activities are funded through donations, grants and fundraising activities. We are a group who believe passionately in the service we offer to the local community and welcome any financial support you can give us.
We have five ponies and horses here at Blairgowrie RDA – Patch, Rosa, Tash, Tony and Zebedee. Let’s find out a little bit about them.
Patch is a real sweetheart who is besotted with Rosa! He is very vocal and even more inquisitive than Rosa. He has striking black-and-white markings and one blue eye.
Rosa is Little Miss Inquisitive! She loves to know everything that’s going on in the yard and meeting all our riders. Her friendly nature means she’s a firm favourite with everyone.
Tash is our gentle giant, standing at an impressive 16hh! She is very laid-back and is enjoying her role as an RDA horse.
Tony “the Pony” is a lovely boy with a great nature and the most wonderful mane and tail. His favourite activity is taking part in games with the children – he’s very competitive!
Zebedee is the newest member of our herd and he’s already made himself right at home! He’s a cheeky little boy and is a great favourite with our younger riders.
Here’s what some of our clients and volunteers say about Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled
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Read MoreScottish Charity Number: SCO28824
Trustees: Rhona Christie (Chair); Linda Riseborough (Secretary); Bronwen Godley (Treasurer); Andi Bruce; Mary Dunlop; Wendy Fenemore; Sheryl Glass; Kate Hood
© Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled, 2021
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