Riding for the Disabled Association

Trefoil awarded £2,300 for the annual upkeep and training of Riding for the Disabled Association’s new pony as part of their equine therapy.

Rosie in her stable.

RDA Glasgow have been providing equine therapy to young people with disabilities for over 50 years.

School pupils attend one-hour class session throughout the school year.

The riders live with additional support needs such as Cerebral Palsy, Global Development Delay, Down Syndrome, sensory impairments and Autism.

The sessions are unique in combining all the benefits of participation in sport, learning new skills, building healthy relationships and experiencing nature. For people with physical disabilities, the movement of the horse acts as a form of physiotherapy and works their muscles without any strain on their part.

They have recently acquired a new pony, Rosie who is now able to participate in equine therapy.

Name: Rosie
Age: 7
Nickname: Rosie-Roo
Colour: Piebald
Size: 13 hands
Years at RDA: Under a year
Job/Role: Newbie, will hopefully be a great pony for general classes and hippotherapy
Best known for: Trying to escape from her stable when her trainers aren’t not looking…
Notable achievements: Standing up to Precious. Had been shown very successfully prior to coming here including wins at the Highland and Scottish Horse Shows
Loves: Any and all attention
Loathes: Working hard
Best friend: Romeo (her brother)