Horse racing
Horse racing
is an equestrian performance sport, typically involving two or more horses
ridden by jockeys (or sometimes driven without riders) over a set distance for
competition.
Horse racing
in Great Britain is predominantly thoroughbred flat and jumps racing. The Grand
National is the most prominent race in British culture, watched by many people
who do not normally watch or bet on horse racing at other times of the year. The
Grand National is a National Hunt horse race held annually at Aintree
Racecourse, near Liverpool, England.
Horse racing
is popular sport in Scotland with a history dating back over 900 years. The
main horse racing event in Scotland is Scottish Grand National held in Ayr
every year.
Musselburgh
Racecourse is a horse racing venue located in the Millhill area of Musselburgh,
East Lothian, Scotland. It is the second biggest racecourse in Scotland. The course is 2km long. The first races in
Musselburgh took place in 1777.
Accessible Horse riding
Learning to
ride is a fun and healthy activity, which can be enjoyed by all ages and is
suitable for people with learning and/or physical disabilities. Special
equipment such as mounting ramps and hoists can be used to help with mounting
(getting on), and sometimes different types of reins are used depending on a
rider’s individual needs. Equestrian activities are suitable for all ages and
abilities, deliver a wide range of health benefits and offer opportunities for
competition at all levels.
The national
organisation that supports and promotes equestrian activities in the UK is the
charity RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association), and today there are around
500 RDA groups offering riding, carriage driving, show jumping, vaulting and
endurance. There are 54 such groups in Scotland, supporting 3455 riders and
drivers. In addition to RDA there are many different clubs that focus on
offering activities for disabled people.
Carriage Driving
There are
seven RDA Carriage Driving Groups in Scotland. Driving is a fantastic sport for
those looking for a different kind of challenge and who want a great way to
explore the countryside.
Horse riding places in
Edinburgh
DRUM RIDING FOR THE DISABLED
Their riding
lessons aim to improve confidence and social skills as well as improving riders
balance and coordination.
Phone: 0131
664 5803
Postcode:
EH17 8RX
THORNTON ROSE RDA
Thornton
Rose is committed to providing children and adults with disabilities a sense of
achievement and self-worth through participation in equestrian activities. They
aim to: improve physical, mental and social skills; for all involved; provide a
safe and caring environment to learn, grow and develop; offer a rewarding and
fulfilling volunteering experience; promote fun and friendship.
Group
Operation Times:
Wednesday
Time: Morning
Saturday
Time: Morning
Postcode:
EH24 9EP
RAVELRIG GROUP
Ravelrig
Riding for the Disabled Group is a member of the UK Riding for the Disabled
Association (RDA) and part of the Edinburgh & Borders RDA Region. The Group
provides people with a disability the opportunity to ride and enjoy all the
activities connected with horse riding.
Ravelrig
Riding for the Disabled
21 Ravelrig
Gait
Balerno
Midlothian
EH14 7NH
0131 449
7994
organiser@ravelrig-rda.org.uk
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