Highland Group RDA was established in 1975.  We are located at our own premises just outside Kirkhill, near Inverness. We operate from Spring to Autumn 4 days per week.

The majority of our participants are Inverness and Ross-shire based with a reach including Glenurquhart, Dingwall and Inverness.

We are completely self-funded and rely on income from donations for our sessions, fundraising from local events and available grants to fund our services, upkeep of our facilities and most importantly fund the care and training of our wonderful ponies.

Riding helps to correct her posture and protects the spine and hips while it strengthens the muscles. More than that, it gives a sense of achievement and of being just as ‘able-bodied’ as everyone else on the back of a horse.

He feels the responsibility of controlling such a large and powerful animal and it helps him understand life just that bit better. It’s also very calming for him, especially at the end of a session when he can nurture the horse by brushing her and giving her some hay.

We cannot thank the team at RDA Highland enough for what they’ve done for our child. To see only the individual and the pure joy of achievement, and not the disability is a tremendous gift. Our whole family benefits from these sessions. Thank you.

RDA’s gentle, calm and serene atmosphere coupled with the warm sentient creature that she can bond with and enjoy without needing words. I think it helps her to feel calm and grounded and gives a huge sense of achievement. RDA is such an important part of our lives and each of my children take something different away.