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Volunteer of the Year removes hurdles to horse-riding for the disabled

Posted on 16 February 2022 by admin

Journalist Janette Sykes has been honoured after 35 years of work for a group which gives disabled people a new perspective on life through a shared passion for horse-riding. Sixty-four-year-old Janette has been awarded the Pat Bishop Trophy for Volunteer… Continue reading Volunteer of the Year removes hurdles to horse-riding for the disabled

Disabled rider Niamh strides out to regional success

Posted on 16 July 2021 by admin

Talented horsewoman Niamh Simmons has triumphed over adversity and set the bar even higher by qualifying for a prestigious national competition for disabled riders – just months after getting back in the saddle. Niamh (41) of Grindlow, near Buxton –… Continue reading Disabled rider Niamh strides out to regional success

Fond farewell to Wendy Howe from Buxton’s Helen Atkin Group, RDA

Posted on 29 May 2021 by admin

Warm tributes are being paid to Wendy Howe, who has stepped down after 19 years’ loyal and unstinting service as Chairman of the Helen Atkin Group, RDA in Buxton. Wendy – whose proudest achievement in the role has been to… Continue reading Fond farewell to Wendy Howe from Buxton’s Helen Atkin Group, RDA

New arena for High Peak’s disabled riders well on track

Posted on 16 October 2020 by admin

Work is progressing apace on a £140,000 covered equestrian arena being built on behalf of Buxton-based Helen Atkin Group, Riding for the Disabled (RDA). The 30 metres by 50 metres structure – which will enable disabled riders of all ages… Continue reading New arena for High Peak’s disabled riders well on track

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Update from the Helen Atkin Riding for the Disabled Group

Posted on 23 September 2020 by admin

We had hoped to start back riding this term but the rules and regulations set out by RDA National as well as the Covid-19 risk assessment of the activities, has made it logistically difficult to keep riders and volunteers safe.… Continue reading Update from the Helen Atkin Riding for the Disabled Group

MEDIA CENTRE

  • World-beating Paralympian Lee Pearson opens £180,000 arena for High Peak’s disabled riders 27 April 2022
  • Volunteer of the Year removes hurdles to horse-riding for the disabled 16 February 2022
  • National accolade for long-serving disabled riding volunteers 14 January 2022
  • New arena for High Peak’s disabled riders now open 15 October 2021
  • Disabled rider Niamh celebrates national competition success 27 September 2021

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