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Paralympian and disability campaigner Sophie Christiansen CBE opened the brand new, fully accessible, all weather riding centre at Horsley, Bookham and Leatherhead Riding for the Disabled (H,B&...

It was a head-to-head between 2 South East Region Riding for the Disabled groups at Bradbourne Riding & Training Centre, Sevenoaks on Tuesday (24 May) at the annual qualifying competition for t...

The Riding for the Disabled South East Region Challenge Day saw riders representing RDA groups from Kent, Surrey and Sussex converge on East Grinstead’s Felbridge Show Ground last Thursday (M...

Eridge RDA started the New Year in style with a training day at their Chelwood Gate venue that offered a workshop in Makaton and a wonderful dressage display by top para dressage rider, Katie Radzi...

Well done to everyone that took part and congratulations to all the qualifiers!Keep an eye on your inbox for qualifier packs which will be coming out to you soon!DressageClass 7 - Grade PVI (walk &...

One young rider at Quest Riding for the Disabled Group near Chobham has undertaken an amazing ‘Captain Tom’ challenge of her own to raise much needed funds for the ponies she loves. Thi...

On Tuesday morning, the 30th March, the Mid Sussex Riding for the Disabled Group were excited to be able to reopen and welcome back seven of their riders. As they had been able to restart in August...

Three long standing volunteers have been selected as recipients of this year’s Riding for the Disabled Association Presidents’ Award - the most prestigious award presented by the RDA fo...

Click here to view the RDA South East Region 2020 Annual Report!

Dear South East GroupsI know how devastating the news of a second lockdown must be to you all and what a huge impact shutting your facilities will have on our groups, volunteers and of course all o...

For all the latest COVID-19 updates and advice on getting started after lockdown please see the myrda.org.uk website:https://www.myrda.org.uk/runningyourgroup/covid19/ https://www.myrda.org.uk/runn...

With the whole of the Riding for the Disabled operation shut down for Lockdown, it was a joyful boost to spirits when Eastbourne RDA discovered that they had a new addition to the Group on the way....

Good news to boost the spirits is always welcome, particularly given the current climate. So volunteers at Chalkdown Riding for the Disabled Group were surprised and thrilled to find a family of wr...

Cobbes Meadow Riding for the Disabled Group near Canterbury in Kent has won the much-coveted, tailor-made Jubilee Saddle that is offered each year by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers for the RDA ...

This bulletin contains:Links and information about Government support to businessesReassurance regarding RDA insuranceGroup fundraising informationInformation for groups who own their own horsesWe ...

Further to instructions from RDA UK on Monday 17 March it is recommended that all Groups should suspend their activities until further notice. Below is the list of groups who have notified us ...

Click here to view the South East Region Annual Report 2019.

A small number of significant awards were made at the RDA UK 50th anniversary reception and AGM recently and the South East did particularly well. It was especially thrilling as it was a reception ...

Chalkdown Riding for the Disabled Group in Staplehurst, Kent, has introduced a regular hack to their local nursing care home to weekly activities to visit the Abbotsleigh Care Home residents who en...

Court Meadow Group enjoyed their period of fame when they were caught on camera by ITV News as part of the 50th Birthday celebrations and a nationwide news piece. Reporter and cameraman, Malcolm Sh...

Two Riding for the Disabled carriage drivers, who are heading into the world of the para elite, were part of an inspirational morning of presentations and awards at the RDA’s South East Regio...

Join Woodchurch Driving Group on October 26th with farrier Chris Wiggins AWCF (Hons), CLS, who will be talking us through the dissection of a horses hoof.Tickets are £10 including free tea/co...

Disabled carriage drivers from the Riding for the Disabled’s South East Region met at Sands Farm, Warnham on Tuesday (17 September) in the annual qualifying competition for the RDA National C...

Riding for the Disabled’s Carriage Drivers from across the South East Region were out in force last week at its annual summer show. Held at Hadlow College, Tonbridge and sponsored by the Wors...

Riding for the Disabled in the South East is celebrating the success of its wonderful riders and drivers who brought back numerous prizes and rosettes from the RDA National Championships, which wer...

The worst of the rain held off until prizegiving at the Riding for the Disabled’s South East Regional Dressage Qualifier which was held at Hickstead recently. However, despite the drizzle, ri...

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Despite dodging the ‘April’ showers, the annual Riding for the Disabled Challenge Day saw a record number of young riders from across the South East. Riders representing RDA groups from...

We would like to remind competitors about the flu vaccination protocol that RDA follows. Many venues, including our Championship venue Hartpury College, are requesting to see horses’ passport...

Following a survey of 1,629 volunteers, RDA has marked its 50th anniversary by launching a report on the impact of volunteering on health and wellbeing and the benefits for both RDA participants an...

Here are the 2019 events' dates for your diary. Full Details will be added nearer the date of the eventChallenge Day 9th May - Felbridge ShowgroundHickstead Dressage 29 May Carriage ...

Two of the world’s elite dressage riders came to honour the achievements of volunteers from the region’s Riding for the Disabled Association at the annual conference and awards ceremony...

Disabled carriage drivers from the Riding for the Disabled’s South East Region met at Sands Farm, Warnham on Tuesday in the annual qualifying competition for the RDA National Championship hel...

Broadcaster, journalist, author and equestrian national treasure Clare Balding OBE, opened the newly refurbished Cranleigh Riding for the Disabled (CRDA) facility on Monday 1st October 2018.The Rid...

Our Regional Conference is now open for booking!You will find all of the information on our website by following this link:www.rda-southeastregion.org.uk/events/conferences/10/south-east-region-con...

More than 160 members of East Sussex’s Trefoil Guild were treated to a marvellous display and presentation by young riders from Hope in the Valley Riding for the Disabled Group as part of the...

Three volunteers from the Riding for the Disabled’s South East Region have recently been successful in passing the prestigious RDA Coach exam allowing them to assess and instruct RDA particip...

Carriage Drivers from across the Riding for the Disabled’s South East Region were out in force recently (24 July, 2018) at its annual show at Felbridge Show Ground, East Grinstead drawing com...

Last weekend, a record number of disabled horse riders and carriage drivers from the South East Region qualified for the Riding for the Disabled National Championships. 27 competitors representing ...

 Yesterday, Underriver Farm near Sevenoaks played host to the Riding for the Disabled’s South East Region’s sixth annual Endurance Ride which enjoyed splendid sunshine and fabulous...

The worst of the rain held off until prizegiving at the Riding for the Disabled’s South East Region’s Dressage Qualifier which was held at Hickstead recently. However, riders from group...

There was sunshine and smiles all round as Hope in the Valley RDA group celebrated their 50th Birthday with a special guest at Plumpton College recently.Riding for the Disabled’s President of...

Despite being sandwiched by rain-sodden days, the annual Riding for the Disabled Challenge Day saw glorious sun for young riders from across the South East. Riders representing RDA groups from Suss...

A volunteer from Leatherhead Riding for the Disabled Group, Grace Lloyd-Jones, has won a Torch Trophy Trust Award for Outstanding Support for Disability which she received from HRH the Duke of Glou...

“It’s a hole in one” for Dame Judi Dench accepting a cheque for East Park Group of £10k from Copthorne Golf ClubDame Judi Dench was thrilled to be asked to accept a cheque f...

There was great amazement and a real sense of Christmas when a horsebox pulled up outside a London hospital just before Christmas. It was Moses paying a hospital visit to a special friend.20 year o...

South Downs Riding for the Disabled group based at Bridge House Equestrian Centre, Slinfold havebeen celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, the highlight being a celebratory event in June fo...

South Downs RDA Group near Slinfold, West Sussex are celebrating their anniversary year and celebrated recently with a special event to mark this achievement, thanks to Liz and Chris McIllthwraith....

RDA carriage drivers from across South East Region met at Sands Farm, Warnham on Tuesday in the annual qualifying competition for the RDA National Championship in 2018. Drivers from across Surrey a...

Teddy the Shetland proved a star attraction at the South of England horse trials in the autumn when he became the RDA mascot for the weekend, on loan from eventer Alice Goring.  He joined a te...

This year the South East Region Annual Conference will be held on Wednesday 18th October 2017 at The Haven Centre, Crawley Down.Entry fee is £15 per person and the full Agenda will be availab...

Bradbourne Riding for the Disabled’s Group near Sevenoaks played host to the South East Region’s fifth annual Endurance Ride which is beginning to gain a solid following as one of RDA&r...

The Chief Executive of Riding for the Disabled, joined RDA riders and volunteers at a regional event to bring The Big Ride to the area to raise urgent funds for the development of a new national tr...

The sun shone brightly for the Riding for the Disabled’s South East Region’s Dressage Qualifier which was held at Hickstead recently. During a fabulous day, riders from groups across Ke...

Riders representing RDA groups from across the South East braved the torrential rain last week to participate in their annual Challenge Day, sponsored by Sussex’s Cowan Architects. Young ride...

Dedicated Riding for the Disabled volunteer, Gill Anslow, died suddenly, and prematurely, on 8th May. She had made an enormous impact on RDA at both group and national level, reaching across carria...

Two of the region’s most dedicated Riding for the Disabled volunteers have been honoured by HRH the Princess Royal in her role as President by being awarded the top accolade.Carol Rycroft fro...

Over 120 Riding for the Disabled members, representing 26 groups from across the South East, converged on the Haven Centre in Crawley Down in late October for the region’s Annual Conference, ...

Carriage drivers from the Riding for the Disabled’s South East Region endured the drizzle at Sands Farm, Warnham last Tuesday (28th September) in the annual qualifying competition for the RDA...

The annual RDA National Awards this year saw South East Region enjoying a hat-trick of wins. The Gala evening was held at the Draper’s Hall, London yesterday and hosted by broadcasting legend...

Applications can now be made to attend what promises to be a very exciting Annual Conference. Click here for full details.

Carriage Drivers from across South East Region were out in force this week at its annual show at Felbridge Show Ground, East Grinstead drawing competitors who went head to head in the three discipl...

The sun shone brightly for the Riding for the Disabled’s South East Region’s Dressage Qualifier which was held at Hickstead this week (24th May). During a fabulous day, nearly 80 RDA ri...

 Thanks to our wonderful staff at RDA UK, we are now offering an additional Fundraising Workshop which will run at the same time as our Safeguarding Workshop (10 -1 pm) at the Haven Centre on ...