HOPE Hippotherapy

17/08/2025

16/08/2025

today giving a talk and demo of Hippotherapy. PM me if your RDA group would be interested in finding out more about Hippotherapy

09/07/2025

The “bed on head” look was the height of summer fashion today at Dummer Wellington and Dummer Riding for the Disabled 🤪😆

29/06/2025

26/06/2025

Poor Primrose. Please can you share as every share or like of the post generates money to help towards Whitney’s field pal’s surgery 🩷

Hi everyone, sorry to have to share this, it’s not our usual ‘feel good’ post, but would really appreciate your support for little Primrose 🌹

We have recently taken in the most beautiful miniature spotted pony; a successful show pony named Primrose, with aim of finding her a wonderful family!

Sadly primrose sustained an injury on Monday which has caused catastrophic damage to her eye!

The vet attended immediately and was prescribed strong antibiotics and pain killers for 48 hours before check up and plan of action (due to swelling was unable to make an assessment of the eye at the time) - we went to give her her meds last night and traumatically found her eye had ruptured…. It seems she has a melting ulcer and her cornea has literally melted! The poor tiny little pony! Must be so painful and we will obviously act on this as a matter of urgency to save her life and relieve her of any pain!

At this point we have 2 options:

Euthanasia or Enucleation (removal of the eye)

The cost of surgery is more than the value of the pony (but of course money is not important over her life)
She’s sooo sweet, only 7hh and 13years old, and I’m sure she could live quite a happy and fulfilled life with only one eye…

One way you can help is by sharing this post 🙏
Our page is monetised and any earnings made from this post will go directly towards cost of surgery and recovery!

We will keep you all updated ❤️

(It’s pretty gruesome so I won’t share any photos here but I will post a video in the comments to give you an idea of what we are dealing with - don’t search for it if you’re squeamish)

27/04/2025

While I’m having a break from Hippotherapy due unforeseen circumstances, I’m still getting a pony fix with the pony we loan for my daughter on Sundays. I can’t wait to get back to Hippotherapy though. PM me if you know a child who would benefit

10/02/2025

Spaces available for new clients. Please PM me for more details.

02/02/2025

Alfie was a key part to my Hippotherapy team. He was kind, patient, loving and he even put up with my singing! He was a true gentleman and had a heart of pure gold. He’s given my clients confidence, strength and love to help them to grow. You will always have a place in my heart ❤️ you will be missed by so many. Fly high Alfie 🌈 , R.I.P.

It is with a great deal of sadness that we have to share with you all that Alfie was put to sleep on Saturday. Alfie had a tumour removed last April, unfortunately towards the end of last year we noticed another lump in his groin. The vet confirmed that there were secondary tumours but at that point he wasn’t in pain. Sadly, the tumours increased in size very rapidly and on Saturday he was showing signs of being very uncomfortable and he didn’t even want to be groomed.
We’re heartbroken 💔. Alfie was an amazing pony and perfect for RDA, as he was so calm and gentle. He helped many people to experience the joy and benefit of riding, and took a number of our riders to the RDA regional and national shows, doing both dressage and show jumping. He could turn his hooves to just about everything.
Alfie was also an brilliant riding school pony at Wellington Riding School and helped countless people to learn to ride over the years and take part in the children’s holiday camps.
We all have our own special memories of this lovely pony, who gave so much pleasure to many people. He was loved by everyone, and he leaves a huge hole in all our lives.

26/01/2025

Celebrating my 3rd year on Facebook. Thank you for your continuing support. I could never have made it without you. 🙏🤗🎉

25/01/2025

Starting off the year strong! 💪

RDA would like to extend HUGE congratulations to Hilary Crawford from New Lodge RDA, who has been awarded an MBE, and Louise Maria from REACH, who has received an BEM in the New Year Honours list, for their outstanding service to disabled people!

This is an extraordinary achievement - Well done, Hilary and Louise!

Read more about Hilary’s achievements here: https://rda.org.uk/news_cpt/hilary-crawford-honoured-with-mbe-for-services-to-disabled-people/

Find out more about New Lodge RDA here: https://newlodgerda.org.uk/

Or, discover more about Reach RDA: https://reachequinetherapy.org/

25/01/2025

At ACPEA, we support health and well-being at all stages of life, working with adults and children with or without disabilities. Our physiotherapists treat a range of conditions, including:
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✅ Musculoskeletal
✅ Respiratory
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We combine professional expertise with the unique, 3-dimensional movement of the equine to deliver bespoke treatments. From enhancing mobility for those with disabilities to optimising performance for riders, our approach is tailored to individual needs.

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