Horse Riding at the Heathrow Special Needs Farm
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More than one hundred disabled people including those with special needs ride at
the farm every week under the supervision of our dedicated staff and approved
volunteers.
We are approved by The Riding for the Disabled Association and fully insured.
The riding arena is purpose built and secure with a covered roof and lighting.
We cater for disabled users and those with special needs throughout the whole site including specialised mounting facilities for horse riding.
We have a selection of user friendly horses for children and adults up to a weight limit of 15.5 stones.
Horse riding is an important aspect informal training at the farm. Users are encouraged to interact and develop their potential which results in the following outcomes:
Improved physical and mental well being
Learning
Sense of achievement
Happiness
Many users are initially afraid of horses but with encouragement this fear is overcome and when they finally learn to ride a horse, their improved confidence and sense of achievement is very clear to see.
Feedback from users, includes the following:
Brings a new dimension to a restricted life
Provides a positive, unique and enjoyable activity
Has therapeutic benefit
Fosters a sense of achievement
Horse Riding Availability and Prices
(weight limitation of 15 stone)
Monday – Thursday 9am to 1pm £4.50 for 15 mins
Saturday 9am to 1pm £5.50 for 20 mins
We can provide hats if required but all riders need to wear sensible shoes or boots with a small heel, wellington boots are ideal. In addition to hats and boots riders are required to provide us with a letter from a medical professional on headed note paper stating, what disability they have, what medication they are taking and if in their professional opinion they are happy for them to ride.
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