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+ + Who, why, where, when & how? +
+ ++ 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. +
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++ Samantha's Story +
+ ++ Read Samantha's story and find out how her RDA sessions have not only improved her + physical and mental wellbeing, but helped her to overcome her prognosis of never being + able to walk. +
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+ + “ +++ 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. +
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+ “ +++ 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. +
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+ + “ +++ 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. +
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+ “ +++ 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. +
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+ Breagh
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+ 13.2hh · Mare · 15 yo
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+ She is very willing and independent
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+ Connolly
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+ 14.2hh · Gelding · 16 yo
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+ A true gentleman and everyone's friend
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+ Harley
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+ 15.3hh · Gelding · 15 yo
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+ He is the boss but very obliging
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+ Puzzle
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+ 15.3hh · Mare · 14 yo
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+ She is very sensitive and gentle
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+ Lady Suede
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+ 13hh · Mare · 23 yo
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+ RIP October 2024
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+ Wispa
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+ 14.2hh · Gelding · 15 yo
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+ RIP 2025
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