A Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) volunteer who has been given an award for 25 years’ service has actually completed twice that time. Anna, of the Unicorn Centre in Hemlington, Middlesbrough, was praised for her “enormous” contribution to the charity, with which she has been involved since, and just before, its inception. “Anna, now […]
The equine-assisted therapy field is continuing to grow as more people see the benefits horses can offer. Dementia, mental health problems and terminal illness are just a few areas in which equine-assisted therapy is proving beneficial, and providers are reporting an increase in patients being referred by social prescribing (when health professionals refer patients to […]
The British equestrian team won 11 medals at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin last month, competing in dressage, working trails and equitation.