At Court Meadow RDA, we see first-hand how magical the connection between children and horses can be. Our therapeutic riding sessions give local children and young people the chance to build confidence, improve coordination, make new friends, and most importantly — have fun! Every week, our wonderful volunteers, coaches, and ponies help create a safe, …
At Court Meadow RDA, a typical riding session is full of excitement, achievement, and plenty of smiles from the very start. When riders arrive at the stables, safety always comes first, and our experienced volunteers help make sure everyone is fitted with a riding helmet before heading into the arena. There, riders are introduced to …
Would you like to make a real difference — and see smiles that light up a Thursday morning?We’re looking for more volunteers to join our friendly team at Court Meadow Group RDA. It’s such a rewarding way to spend a few hours a week, helping children enjoy the joy and freedom of riding. We currently …
In 2025, 14 volunteers of the RDA have been honoured with one of the highest distinctions at RDA, the prestigious President’s Award. Amongst them is our very own Susan Jane Coote. The President’s Award is the pinnacle of volunteer recognition within the RDA, reserved for individuals who have shown unparalleled dedication and service for three …
Our RDA group has had another successful year working at our base at Tremaines Stables in Horsted Keynes. We are very grateful to this establishment for their kindness, help and understanding towards our pupils and their staff and also to our volunteers.and coaches. We have such a good range of suitable ponies to use to match …
Anna and Jean enjoying sitting in the sun on the new bench at Tremaines Stables.
Several of our volunteers received Long Service Awards at the RDA Regional Conference held in October 2019. Congratulations to these wonderful volunteers, who have given so much time to Court Meadow RDA. 25 years Suzi Dyer 35 years Carol Rycroft 40 years Paddy Porter
On the day ITV cameras came to Court Meadow, there was cause for more celebration as Anna Kerr, Chairman for 13 years and a dedicated volunteer was presented with a horse sculpture for her garden to mark her 80th birthday. Anna said “I think he will have to be called Drifter, as he is …
Court Meadow Group enjoyed their period of fame when they were caught on camera by ITV News, as part of the 50th Birthday celebrations and a nationwide news piece. Reporter and Cameraman Malcolm Shaw interviewed three of the riders in the first session of the day, who all rose to the occasion magnificently. Ella told …
The photo taken here was at Tremaines Riding Stables. Many of our volunteers were there that day but not all! We are very lucky to have so many there to help us and more are joining on a daily basis. We feel the 50th Anniversary is a great milestone for our Court Meadow Group especially …
