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Fabulous fun for all at our Autumn Showcase
Parents, carers and supporters watched riders and volunteers show off a varied portfolio of equine skills at Helen Atkin Group RDA's Autumn Showcase in Buxton.
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Helen Atkin Group
Riding for the Disabled
We are a voluntary group that provides riding and carriage driving therapy for local disabled children and adults using selected horses and ponies.
We work from the Buxton Riding School, Fern Farm, London Rd, Buxton, SK17 9NP with riders from local schools and adult centres. Registered Charity No. 1182183
Become a Volunteer
We're always looking for volunteers to help during our group sessions.
Deborah Ward, Secretary
New Rider Enquiries
Interested in riding with us? Get in touch to find out more.
Janine Frost, Chairperson
Carriage Driving
Interested in carriage driving? Get in touch to find out more.
Joanna Taylor
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Business as usual at Buxton's disabled riding charity
Business is continuing as usual at Helen Atkin Group Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), where all riding and carriage driving sessions remain unaffected by forthcoming changes at Buxton Riding School.
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Life-saving defibrillator live at Buxton Riding School
Emergency – and potentially life-saving - treatment is now available at Buxton Riding School thanks to a £3,000 defibrillator installed by Helen Atkin Group Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).
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Silver success on the world stage for para-dressage rider Jessica
Derbyshire rider Jessica Limb – who receives on-going support from a Buxton based disabled riding charity – has scored success on her international debut in the inaugural Virtus World Para-Dressage Championships.
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Top Royal award for vintage volunteer Julie
Julie Andrew, a founding volunteer of Helen Atkin Group Buxton RDA 38 years ago, has received RDA's prestigious President's Award for decades of service, presented by HRH The Princess Royal.
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Volunteer Jo's VIP invite to Buckingham Palace
Hours of hard work put into preparations for a Royal visit led to a very special invitation for riding therapy volunteer Jo Taylor – including a handshake from HM King Charles III.
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