About Us

Enriching lives through horses – It is what you can do that counts

Riding for the Disabled Association Isle of Man is an independent charity that is a Member Group of Riding for the Disabled Association UK.

We are 100% self-funded and our team consists of qualified coaches and trained helpers, all of whom are volunteers. 

RDA is an inclusive and diverse organisation. We welcome participants with physical and learning disabilities. There are no age restrictions, so we can bring therapy, achievement and fun to as many people as we can on the Island. 

We offer sessions during the day on a Tuesday and and during the evening on a Friday at the Guilcagh Stables. In addition, we have been able to take groups of riders to Clwyd Special Riding Centre, we compete in virtual, regional and national competitions.

We are a charity, and we can only carry out life-changing activities thanks to the generosity of donors, the dedication of our volunteers and the good nature of our fantastic horses. 

There are many benefits to riding, which include: 

  • Improving strength, conditioning and balance
  • Improving self-esteem
  • Improving communication skills
  • Developing new skills
  • Developing physical activity

If you would like more information on what we do, or how you can help play a part in keeping us running for years to come, please contact us. 

Visit our dedicated fundraising and donating page here to learn all about ideas for fundraising, our fundraising pack, what your fundraising helps to support and how to donate to us.

Your help and support is greatly appreciated, and remember: it is what you can do that counts!

Your time is the most precious thing you can donate to us. With sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays, alongside events throughout the year, there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer with us. 

You can find our Volunteer page here that explains what we do and how to get involved.