Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled
About this yard
Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled is a Riding for the Disabled Association centre based in Balerno on the edge of Edinburgh. The charity provides therapeutic riding for children and adults with a wide range of disabilities across the Lothians, and in 2024 completed a new indoor arena that extended its year-round operational capacity. Sessions are delivered by qualified RDA instructors with trained volunteer support, and the horses and ponies used are selected for the calm temperament required for therapeutic work. Referrals are accepted from healthcare providers, schools and social care teams across the Edinburgh city region.
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Standard guidance for equestrian yards in the UK. Check with your yard if you're unsure.
A correctly fitted hat to current safety standards (PAS 015 or VG1). Bicycle helmets are not permitted. Hats are available to hire, usually reserved for first-time riders.
Boots with a small heel, riding boots, walking boots or wellies all work. Trainers and flat-soled shoes are not permitted for safety reasons.
Close-fitting, weather-appropriate clothes. Shoulders and legs must be covered, no vest tops or shorts. Jackets and coats should be fastened securely. Waterproofs are recommended for outdoor lessons.
Long hair should be tied back in a ponytail before putting on your helmet. All jewellery must be removed before riding.
Clients arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be permitted to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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