Epsom RDA is very proud that long standing volunteer, Jo Lee, was presented with the National Riding for the Disabled Association Presidents’ Award from HRH The Princess Royal, Princess Anne at a ceremony held at the RDA National Centre on 5 November. This is the most prestigious volunteer award presented by the National Riding for […]
RDA UK has recently launched a consultation into its ambitious 3-year strategy, which aims to strengthen the RDA network, and see the charity grow its participant numbers from 25,000 to 35,000 by 2025 – and then to 60,000 by its 60th anniversary in 2029. The final strategy will be launched in the Spring of 2022. […]
Our AGM combined with the Annual Awards will be taking place on Sunday 21 November at Epsom Downs Racecourse. Tickets are free but are needed to help gauge numbers They can be ordered from our Events page. If you are not already a Epsom RDA Member you can now register to attend and vote at […]
Congratulations to all eight of our participants who took part in the Virtual National Championships. There were great results all round with seven of our entrants reaching the last 6 in their classes and the seventh entrant only just missing out on a spot in the last 6. Special congratulations are due to Rhiannon and […]
Our Great Big Tack Sale makes a return on Sunday 3 October from 3pm. There will be loads of bargins to be had with a huge selection of rugs, grooming kit, saddles, tack and clothing. Entry is free
We have eight participants qualified for the RDA Virtual National Championships. It was a tough Regional Qualifier with only the those finishing in first place in their class progressing to the Nationals so we are very proud of our participants who successfully took part in the dressage, countryside challenge, and arts and crafts classes. They […]
We have had the excellent news that the recently appointed Mayor for Epsom and Ewell. Councillor Peter O’Donovan, has chosen Epsom RDA as one of his charities to support during his year in office. There will be further updates during the year including details of how you can get involved in the events organised to […]
Dear Volunteers, Riders and Supporters This year has been an extraordinary challenging and difficult one for all of us. As we reach the end of 2020, we have again had to suspend our riding activities in line with the recently announced Tier 4 restrictions. Though it seems a long time ago, 2020 started brightly […]
A thank you to all our volunteers, riders and friends for their unwavering support in 2020 with the aid of Makaton sign language, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and Father Christmas.
Although Surrey is now in Tier 3 we are pleased to be able to confirm that Epsom RDA can continue to offer riding on a limited basis under the COVID-secure rules and risk assessment outlined below in the update from 1 December. Our activities fall within the exception category for organised sports for disabled people. […]