Cliffhollins RDA Centre offers adult & children from the age of 4 years with physical and / or learning disabilities an opportunity to ride & look after horses in a fun safe environment.

Private lessons, Group lessons, Stable care & proficiency tests

All Lessons and Activities are led by qualified RDA group instructors  overall are a friendly approachable group aimed at providing the experience of riding our horses & ponies in an enjoyable environment.

Medical professionals recognise that there are significant therapeutic benefits for riders. The warmth and dimensional movements of the horse is transmitted through the rider’s body, gradually making the rider more relaxed, supple, reducing body spasms, improving balance, posture, co-ordination and strengthening core stability.

The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) have also taken out schemes to outline the therapeutic outcomes, highlights of the report show

• 80% of riders experienced physical improvement
• 90% demonstrate growing confidence & enjoyment
• 82% demonstrate improvement in communication skills
• Contributes to the improvement of a wide range of medical conditions
• Brings a new dimension to restricted Lives

Within 4 month period of regular riding with the RDA activities, there are changes in six areas;

COMMUNICATION-CONFIDENCE-ENJOYMENT-RELATIONSHIPS-PHYSICAL CHANGES-HORSEMANSHIP

There are many volunteer roles at Cliffhollins RDA Centre. We are always looking for volunteers to help with the following: yard duties, horse care, leaders, side walkers.

All volunteers are encouraged to work towards a Green Card Certificate. All volunteers are requested to complete basic training and this is documented on an RDA Green Card. This is a declaration that you have been shown and understood the correct procedure to carry out tasks in a safe manner. Once your card is completed it will be sent to the RDA National Office and you will receive a certificate to show that your training is complete.

• Learn new skills
• Help to make a difference
• Make new friends
• Be part of a team
• Enjoy the outdoors (and keep fit!)
• Boost your CV

Cliffhollins RDA Centre is a Registered Charity No. 1164385

We rely on donations, grants and fund raising to be able to run the lessons.

There are many ways you can help us.

You can make a donation by cheque payable to Cliffhollins Rda Centre. Our address is Cliffhollins Riding School, Cliffhollins Lane, East Bierley, Bradford BD4 6RQ

You could organise a sponsored walk, cake bake, Skydive, or something else? Charlene can provide sponsorship forms if you want to do something to support the RDA group

Does your employer offer grants to charities? We will do the paperwork and make the application if you can give us the introduction.