Category Archives: Press Updates

Emergency Appeal Press Release

Press release 7th May 2020   Avon Riding Centre RDA launches emergency appeal to care for horses   Avon Riding Centre for the Disabled an independent charity and one of the largest of the Riding for the Disabled Association’s (RDA)’s … Continue reading

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Avon Riding Centre Needs a Vehicle for Towing a Horsebox

The Avon Riding Centre in Bristol is a charity offering the benefits of horse-related therapy to the community. This includes riding and sensory experiences for almost 200 individuals in the local area who otherwise may not be able to gain … Continue reading

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Sponsor the Badminton Trail Ride 2019

If you run a business that supplies to horsey people, you might be interested in sponsoring our Badminton Trail Ride. What is the Badminton Trail Ride? The event allows just 50 riders to take a 10 mile trail around the … Continue reading

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CHAMPIONSHIPS TO RETURN TO AVON RIDING

On the 21st May, the Mid West Regional Championships of the Riding for the Disabled Association are to be held in Bristol for the first time in 3 years, at the Avon Riding Centre for the Disabled in Henbury. The … Continue reading

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Treat Yourself at Avon Riding Centre

Did you know that we have a therapy room now at the Centre? On Saturdays, you’ll find Carol from Just You Holistics there. She offers massage therapy, Reflexology, Tibetan Head Massage and Pranic Healing. Our stable manager, Charmaine, has had … Continue reading

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Color Run Fun for Mother and Son!

10 year old George Britton and his mum, Stephanie, are taking on a mother and son challenge in aid of the Avon Riding Centre for the Disabled on Saturday 9th July. They’ll be doing the Color Run 5k challenge together. … Continue reading

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Congratulations!

To everyone who took part in the RDA Nationals at Hartpury this weekend.  The results and some photos are below.  We would like to say a huge thank you to all the instructors, volunteers and family members who helped support. … Continue reading

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Gatcombe Musical Ride

Avon Riding Centre Riders led the way in the RDA Musical Ride at Gatcombe Horse Trials on Saturday.  The team consisted of: Teal Maynard riding Tic Tac with Leader: Carol Harris, Side walker: Mair Davies Zoe Henderson riding Spike with: … Continue reading

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Announcement – Chairman of Avon Riding for the Disabled

 Beth Grant has been involved with Avon Riding Centre for many, many years and has been Chairman of our Trustees since 1989. She has contributed a huge amount of passion, energy, commitment and time to developing the Avon Riding Centre … Continue reading

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Results From the RDA National Championships (and Photo Gallery)

CLASS  NAME OF RIDER HORSE       SCORE       PER %       PLACE 9 Verna Clifford Barney 111 69.3 1st 6 Cat Cucos Winston 95 57   3 Gemma Owen Bella 113 66.4 3rd 3 … Continue reading

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