Welcome to Forres, Nairn & District Riding for the Disabled

For 40 years, we have provided free, weekly, term-time therapeutic riding sessions for 32 children with disabilities from local primary and secondary schools.

For many of the children, it is the highlight of their week as they are able to achieve a level of success they so rarely experience in other aspects of their life – enjoying the movement and freedom that riding provides, and having their trust in the pony returned.

We are the only RDA group within travelling distance of these schools; without our group, these activities would not be possible.

In 2023, we launched a new initiative – Tea With a Pony – the first group in Grampian and Highland to do so.  This initiative involves non-riding sessions for people living with dementia and other cognitive impairment.

With well-trained ponies, professional coaches and a group of volunteers who give freely of their time, we provide a gateway to FUN, LEARNING, GROWTH IN CONFIDENCE AND ABILITY.