Riders, volunteers and supporters of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for the Disabled (RDA) are celebrating the start of a bright new era as their wraps come off their state-of-the-art, £168,000 covered riding arena. Almost three years of tireless fundraising, preparation and construction work have laid the foundations for disabled… Continue reading New arena for High Peak’s disabled riders now open
Determined horsewoman Niamh Simmons has overcome a life-limiting condition to score joint sixth place in her class in a prestigious national competition for disabled riders – just months after getting back in the saddle. Niamh (41) of Grindlow, near Buxton – whose mobility is severely restricted by multiple sclerosis –… Continue reading Disabled rider Niamh celebrates national competition success
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 – whose mobility is severely restricted by multiple sclerosis – has… Continue reading Disabled rider Niamh strides out to regional success
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 spearhead fundraising for a £151,000 covered arena for the group’s… Continue reading Fond farewell to Wendy Howe from Buxton’s Helen Atkin Group, RDA
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 and abilities across the High Peak in Derbyshire to ride… Continue reading New arena for High Peak’s disabled riders well on track