We have a good selection of beautiful horses and ponies, chosen specifically for their experience, safety and temperament. Some have been with our group for many years and others have recently been kindly gifted to us. The life for a horse within the RDA can be the perfect retirement package for the right horse or pony, performing light duties and being expertly cared for by our dedicated staff and volunteers.
We need the funds to keep our stars fed, vetted and shod throughout the year. Your donations make this happen and however small are greatly appreciated. If you would like to sponsor one of our horses or ponies please look at our Support a Pony scheme. You can find more pictures of your favourite in our Horse and Pony Gallery.
If you would like to know more about the daily lives of our horses and ponies take a look at this video.
If you know of a horse you think may be suitable for RDA let us know. From time to time we are looking for another horse to join our team. This may be a larger horse for our adult or heavier riders, or a pony for our younger clients. Temperament is all important for an RDA horse. We have some very vulnerable children and adults riding our horses, so we have a very comprehensive process for assessing and choosing suitable RDA equines. Older horses & ponies and those happy with a slower pace of life often make ideal candidates but any horse over the age of 5 can be considered.
In return we offer first class care by BHS qualified and experienced staff and trained volunteers at our purpose built 5 star ratedcentre in Suffolk. We manage every horse according to its needs, including offering them a variety of exercise outside of RDA sessions. This could be pole work, lungeing, long-reining and hacking with staff and volunteers.
If you do think your horse may be suitable please get in touch with Claire, our Yard Manager byemail, or by phoning the office on 01473 737087.
Name: Cooper Born: 2012 Height: 15hh Dark Bay Gelding Likes: Mints. Everyone he meets is searched for them! Dislikes: Standing in the stalls, preferring to be in the riding school.
Name: Fizz Born: 2009 Height: 12.2hh Flea-bitten Grey Mare Likes: Jumping, food, pulling funny faces. Dislikes: Not having a job to do and leaving her friend Lucy.
Name: Izzy Born: 2013 Height: 17.2hh Grey Roan/Spotty Mare Likes: Carrots, observing the world from her great height Dislikes: standing still for too long, being parted from her new friends.
Name: Lulu Born: 2016 Height: 16.2hh Skewbald Mare Likes: her friend Lucy, learning new skills. Dislikes: being alone when her field companions are working.
