Wenlo Riding for the Disabled Association Group
'When you mount a horse your disability disappears and your abilities appear'
Wenlo RDA Group is based at Meadow School of Riding, Bowleys Barn Farm, Stanford Road, Normanton-on-Soar, Loughborough LE12 5ER
Wenlo RDA Group offers adults and children with physical and/or learning disabilities an opportunity to ride, carriage drive and look after horses to help their health, confidence and self-esteem. We aim to teach new skills and promote independence by encouraging our riders to take charge of their horse in a safe and secure environment. Our riders can enjoy a variety of activities in addition to lessons. Some may want to compete in Regional and National events organised by RDA UK, others can enjoy riding in the beautiful countryside right on our doorstep, some riders just long to be around horses, stroking, grooming and exploring the sensory experience at their pace.
Our group is wholly dependent on our team of volunteers
You don't actually have to have any horsey or riding experience to be a volunteer as full training is given, you just need a willingness to want to help others achieve. Please contact us if you'd like to volunteer.
STATEMENT FROM THE WENLO TRUSTEES
7 AUGUST 2025
After many years as an instrumental part of Wenlo RDA as a volunteer, trustee, Co Chair and friend, Sophie has now decided to step back from the group for health reasons. We would like to thank Sophie for her huge input, support, and hard work.
Co Chair Maria will continue and now lead the group as Chair.
We wish Sophie the very best in her future endeavours and hope she will always be part of the Wenlo family.
You can download a PDF of this statement here
STATEMENT FROM THE WENLO TRUSTEES
7 AUGUST 2025
Wenlo Chair and Trustees would like to thank all participants, volunteers, and our Head Coach Dawn for their continued support especially during the last few weeks.
We acknowledge that the decision not to attend Nationals has had a significant impact on some. The decision was made with the best of intentions and genuine concern for our horses' welfare.
However, we accept that lessons can be learned in the future regarding decisions of such importance. Following discussion with Dawn, we plan to implement new guidelines with more transparent communication between all concerned and to improve the time frame of making key decisions.
Thank you again to all members of the Wenlo family. By working together we make an incredibly special team and we appreciate every one of you!
You can download a PDF of this statement here
AGM
Our AGM will be held in December. Further information will be provided nearer the time.
You must be a Member of Wenlo RDA to attend the AGM. If you wish to vote at the AGM you need to be a Voting Member.
Membership of Wenlo RDA is FREE.
You can read more about membership and download membership forms here.
Three of our volunteers were recognised at RDA UK's 2021 annual awards ceremony: Ava (RDA Young Volunteer of the Year), Sharon (Volunteer of the Year) and Dawn (RDA UK Volunteer of the Year). They received their awards from HRH The Princess Royal, President of RDA UK.
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Wenlo RDA group is UK Registered Charity 1191961