Woodchurch Driving Group RDA

Provide opportunities for people with disabilities to learn to carriage drive RDA assessed ponies

To provide opportunities for people with disabilities - wheelchair users, ambulatory disabled and those with learning difficulties to learn to drive RDA assessed ponies along country tracks, in fields and arenas. They also learn how to look after the ponies and to drive cones and obstacle courses and dressage tests towards competition work which greatly helps their confidence and co-ordination. Drivers can also work towards RDA proficiency tests.

Why the community needs us
Our impact on the community
The sport helps to improve co-ordination, balance and sense of well-being and can greatly improve their quality of life

Volunteers needed

Help with care of ponies, harness, carriages, assisting loading/unloading disabled adults into carriages. No previous experience necessary.

What your gift could provide

£10

Feed for ponies

£30

Farrier feet trim for one pony (required every 4-6 weeks)

£200

One months summer livery for one pony