DO YOU HAVE A HORSE OR PONY SUITABLE FOR THE RDA?
WANTED ON LONG TERM LOAN / PURCHASE
- x 2 15.2hh + ALLROUNDERS
- 13.2HH - 14.2HH PERFECT UNFLAPPABLE PONY
- 14HH - 14.2HH & 15HH - 16.2HH WEIGHT CARRIER GELDING
- 12HH - 14.2HH PONIES
- 14.3HHh - 15.2HH WEIGHT BEARING HORSES / COBS
- **See below for full requirements and contact details**
- x 2 15.2hh + ALLROUNDERS
- 13.2HH - 14.2HH PERFECT UNFLAPPABLE PONY
- 14HH - 14.2HH & 15HH - 16.2HH WEIGHT CARRIER GELDING
- 12HH - 14.2HH PONIES
- 14.3HHh - 15.2HH WEIGHT BEARING HORSES / COBS
- **See below for full requirements and contact details**
One of the main issues that RDA groups face is finding an Equine to suit the needs of the participants in their group.
We are regularly contacted with offers of Equines that are ‘the ideal RDA horse or pony’ when actually what is ideal for one group may not be for the next. We are trying to move away from the stereotypical view that RDA Equines are elderly and somewhat static, our horses and ponies need to be fit, healthy and athletic to cope with the lifestyle in an RDA group.
They can range from smaller, forward going ponies to weight carrying cobs and can take part in a range of disciplines from Riding to Carriage Driving, Vaulting to Show Jumping and Endurance.
If you contact an RDA Group about your Equine please be prepared to fill in an Equine Initial Interest Form which will ask you many questions about your horses’ temperament, health history, experience and lifestyle. Many groups will prefer to have an equine on trial to make sure they are suitable for the job.
For long term loans and purchases they will also be required to have a Pre-Purchase Examination.
If you think your equine has what it takes, please contact one of the groups below.
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RDA CENTRE BASED AT AVON RIDING CENTRE
CONTACT: Sammy on 07786734099 or stablemanager@avonridingcentre.org.uk
Looking for 2 X 15hh+ Horses to join our herd! Ideal horses will be:
~An all rounder, good out hacking including open fields
~ Have a great temperamentand be able to cope with varied schedule of RDA/ riding school/ hacking (different abilities)
Must be open to vetting- loving home waiting
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RDA CENTRE BASED IN BRENTWOOD ESSEX LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT UNFLAPPABLE PONY
CONTACT - reach.hippotherapy@gmail.com 07931 688590
Ideal requirements:
13.3hh -14.2hh ~ Can hold a small adult or a child
~Been there and done it type ~ At least 5 years old
~Able to stand and wait patiently for mounting and dismounting.
~Good brakes/go off the leg. ~No spooking.
~Be happy to be led and have people by their side when ridden. ~No vices.
~Not phased by mounted games equipment
~Safe in all traffic
They get a varied life with lovely hacking nearby and lots of chances to go out and have fun.
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MID CHESHIRE RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ARE LOOKING FOR TWO HORSES
CONTACT - Initially please email midcheshire@gmail.com or PM on our Facebook page with details
14hh -14.2hh and a 15.0-16.2hh weight carrying geldings, preferably between ages 8 – 12, would consider older
Good temperament is vital. No vices. Happy to live out. Must be good to handle. Happy with novice & advanced riders. Must stand to mount / dismount and have people around him.
Vetting will be required. Good home waiting.
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HORSLEY, BOOKHAM & LEATHERHEAD RDA
CONTACT - Email barry.tregaskis@gmail.com or call 07938 209691
We are looking for suitable ponies and horse/cobs to join us at our fantastic yard in Surrey.
(Purchases and long term loans will require an examination).
At least 6 years old. No vices.
Kind and patient on the ground and for mounting and dismounting.
Good on lead rein and not phased by sudden noises.
Reliable and safe out hacking.
12hh - 14.2hh ponies
14.3hh - 15.2hh weight bearing horses/cobs
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