Disabled people across the High Peak now have the chance to try their hand at driving a pony and carriage for the first time since the millennium. Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has reintroduced regular… Continue reading Disabled carriage driving back on track in High Peak
Read moreVolunteers and competitors at a High Peak-based disabled riding charity are celebrating an outstanding summer of success – including the Royal seal of approval for their service and expertise and top dressage results in a national competition. Both Pat Atkin… Continue reading Top summer of success for disabled riding group
Read moreAlmost four decades of unstinting service to a Buxton-based charity set up in her late daughter Helen’s name have been crowned with a very special Royal invitation for Riding for the Disabled champion Pat Atkin. Pat – one of the… Continue reading Veteran volunteer Pat’s Royal appointment
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Two dressage competitors supported by a Buxton-based disabled riding charity have triumphed in a prestigious national event – and could go on to achieve even greater glory. Jessica Limb of Chesterfield and Vivienne Milburn of Great Longstone – both competing… Continue reading Buxton’s disabled dressage riders score national success
High Peak shoppers have helped a Buxton-based charity net £1,500 to help it boost the comfort and safety of disabled riders of all ages. Volunteers, riders and supporters of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for the Disabled (RDA) are extending… Continue reading High Peak riding charity bags £1,500 from Tesco’s community grants scheme
Former Buxton volunteer Wendy Howe has been given the Royal seal of approval for her outstanding work in supporting riding therapy for disabled people of all ages across the High Peak. Wendy – former Chair of Helen Atkin Group Buxton… Continue reading Royal praise for disabled riding champion Wendy
Community minded card players have raised around £20,000 over the past 33 years to support a Buxton-based charity offering riding therapy for disabled people of all ages. Weekly whist drives held at Thomas Fields on Brown Edge Road, Buxton help… Continue reading Buxton card players rake in £1000 in record time for disabled riding charity
Two dressage competitors supported by a Buxton-based disabled riding charity have crowned their successful 2023 season with impeccable performances at the Equissage Para Bronze and Silver Summer Championships. Jessica Limb of Chesterfield and Vivienne Milburn of Great Longstone – both… Continue reading Buxton’s disabled dressage riders clear their highest-ever hurdle