Our Impact

Confidence, strength and freedom 

At RDA, we harness the power of the human and horse connection to enrich lives and support disabled people and those with long-term conditions to experience freedom and connection, feel valued, included and live fulfilling lives. By breaking down barriers we deliver life-changing impact on disabled people’s lives

 

RDA’s impact on the health and wellbeing of disabled people

RDA activities are designed so that participants benefit from the following outcomes:

• Have improved mental wellbeing

• Feel more connected to other people and the natural world

• Are more physically active and experience greater comfort, balance, and strength

• Have greater self-esteem and confidence and feel able to take on challenges

• Become better able to engage with education and learning

 

Impact at a glance:

  • RDA activities make a unique contribution to the changes experienced by participants: 
    80%of parents/carers think the changes in participants would not have happened without RDA
  • Outcome: Improved mental wellbeing
    95%of participants feel calm and focused during sessions
  • Outcome: More connected to others and the natural world 
    82%feel more connected to others
  • Outcome: Increased Self-esteem, Confidence and Independence 
    90%feel more confident in themselves
  • Outcome: More physically active and increased physical ability 
    88%have better posture, balance and co-ordination

Original content courtesy of RDA