2010
Lytchett Riding for the Disabled Association (Registered Charity Number 1073643)

The Riding for the Disabled Association is a registered charity that aims to deliver opportunities for therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities. The Lychett RDA is a small group of volunteers that meet every Friday morning during school terms at the Rushall Park Riding Stables in Corfe Mullen. Here, stable owner Richard Dixon, provides the group with a number of ponies, which enables them to run several sessions for children aged 6 to 10 years.

All the children live locally and many attend the Montacute School in Poole. As the children learn to ride and work with the ponies, they develop balance and co-ordination skills through mounted games and activities, and thoroughly enjoy the close contact with the animals.

The group constantly needs to replace its specially adapted tack and play equipment, as it becomes worn-out, and are always looking for new resources and ideas to keep its riders interested and stimulated. The group would also like to hear from volunteers willing to help-out on Friday mornings.

This year is the thirtieth anniversary of the Lytchett RDA and to mark the occasion the group would like to extend their sessions to additional riders and improve the facilities for both riders and helpers.

To find out more about the Riding for the Disabled Association please click here