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 of the Year by the Riding for the Disabled Association… Continue reading Volunteer of the Year removes hurdles to horse-riding for the disabled
Long-serving volunteers have received national recognition for notching up more than 135 years’ work to help boost the health, happiness and quality of life for disabled riders of all ages and abilities. Five members of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for the Disabled (RDA) have been given long service awards… Continue reading National accolade for long-serving disabled riding volunteers
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