- Who, why, where, when & how? -
- -- 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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- + Who, why, where, when & how? +
+ ++ 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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+ - Stories and testimonials -
-+ Stories and testimonials +
+- Featured 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. -
- - Full story (PDF) - -+ Featured 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. +
+ + Full story (PDF) + +- Testimonials -
-- “ --- 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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+ Testimonials +
++ “ +++ 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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+ “ +++ 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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- 13.2hh · Mare · 15 yo
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- She is very willing and independent
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- 14.2hh · Gelding · 16 yo
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- A true gentleman and everyone's friend
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- 15.3hh · Gelding · 15 yo
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- He is the boss but very obliging
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- 15.3hh · Mare · 14 yo
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- She is very sensitive and gentle
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- 13hh · Mare · 23 yo
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- RIP October 2024
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- 14.2hh · Gelding · 15 yo
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- RIP 2025
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+ 13.2hh · Mare · 15 yo
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+ She is very willing and independent
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+ 14.2hh · Gelding · 16 yo
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+ A true gentleman and everyone's friend
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+ 15.3hh · Gelding · 15 yo
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+ He is the boss but very obliging
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+ 15.3hh · Mare · 14 yo
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+ She is very sensitive and gentle
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+ 13hh · Mare · 23 yo
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+ RIP October 2024
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+ 14.2hh · Gelding · 15 yo
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+ RIP 2025
+
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+ - Privacy Policy -
-- Last updated: December 2025 -
++ Privacy Policy +
++ Last updated: December 2025 +
-- Highland Group RDA is a registered charity providing riding and carriage-driving activities for disabled - children and adults. -
-- We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and - transparently. -
++ Highland Group RDA is a registered charity providing + riding and carriage-driving activities for disabled + children and adults. +
++ We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling + your personal data responsibly and transparently. +
-- Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect: -
-- If you apply to participate in RDA activities, additional information may be collected separately using - secure application forms. This can include health, mobility, or support-related information, which is - handled with particular care. -
-- When you visit our website, basic technical information may be collected automatically, such as: -
-- This information is used only to help us understand how the website is used and to keep it secure. -
++ Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect: +
++ If you apply to participate in RDA activities, + additional information may be collected separately using + secure application forms. This can include health, + mobility, or support-related information, which is + handled with particular care. +
++ When you visit our website, basic technical information + may be collected automatically, such as: +
++ This information is used only to help us understand how + the website is used and to keep it secure. +
-- We use your information to: -
-- We only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as consent, legitimate interests, or - legal obligation. -
++ We use your information to: +
++ We only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do + so, such as consent, legitimate interests, or legal + obligation. +
-- Some information we collect (for example, health or disability details) is classed as special category - data under UK GDPR. -
-+ Some information we collect (for example, health or + disability details) is classed as special category data + under UK GDPR. +
+- Our website may use essential cookies to ensure it works properly. -
-- We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites. -
-- If non-essential cookies are introduced in future, clear information and choices will be provided. -
++ Our website may use essential cookies to ensure it works + properly. +
++ We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across + other websites. +
++ If non-essential cookies are introduced in future, clear + information and choices will be provided. +
-- Behind the scenes, the website is hosted using modern, secure infrastructure. This may involve trusted - third-party providers who process limited technical data on our behalf, strictly under data-protection - agreements. -
-- From your point of view, this does not change how your information is handled. -
++ Behind the scenes, the website is hosted using modern, + secure infrastructure. This may involve trusted + third-party providers who process limited technical data + on our behalf, strictly under data-protection + agreements. +
++ From your point of view, this does not change how your + information is handled. +
-- We keep personal data only for as long as necessary: -
-+ We keep personal data only for as long as necessary: +
+- We do not sell or rent personal data. -
-- Information may be shared only: -
-- Any sharing is done carefully and proportionately. -
++ We do not sell or rent personal data. +
++ Information may be shared only: +
++ Any sharing is done carefully and proportionately. +
-- Under UK data-protection law, you have the right to: -
-- To exercise these rights, contact us at info@highlandgrouprda.org.uk. -
++ Under UK data-protection law, you have the right to: +
++ To exercise these rights, contact us at + info@highlandgrouprda.org.uk. +
-- We take appropriate technical and organisational steps to protect personal information from loss, - misuse, or unauthorised access. -
-- If something technical needs attention, it is handled centrally. -
++ We take appropriate technical and organisational steps + to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or + unauthorised access. +
++ If something technical needs attention, it is handled + centrally. +
-- This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in law or how the charity operates. -
-- The latest version will always be published on our website. -
-+ This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect + changes in law or how the charity operates. +
++ The latest version will always be published on our + website. +
+- Support Us -
- -- We couldn't do what we do without the hard work and dedication of our wonderful volunteers - and fundraisers. We wouldn't be where we are without the kindness and generosity of our - sponsors and donors. -
-- We understand not everyone is in the position to be able to volunteer but donations are just as - impactful. We are truly grateful for any and every donation received as we can only do what we do - as a result of self-funding. -
-+ Support Us +
+ ++ We couldn't do what we do without the hard + work and dedication of our wonderful volunteers + and fundraisers. We wouldn't be where we + are without the kindness and generosity of our + sponsors and donors. +
++ We understand not everyone is in the position to + be able to volunteer but donations are just as + impactful. We are truly grateful for any and + every donation received as we can only do what + we do as a result of self-funding. +
+- Head over to our Just Giving Page to give a one-off donation today. -
-+ Head over to our Just Giving Page to give a + one-off donation today. +
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+ + We welcome all volunteers, you don't have + to know anything about horses, or even like + being around animals, there are plenty of other + opportunities for you to get involved and help + us. We also need lots of help with other tasks + such as fundraising, publicity, painting, + creating new activities for the participants and + general maintenance. +
++ Volunteering for sessions involves: +
++ If you are keen to work with our + participants then you would need to be + available during one of our session times - + Tuesday - Friday mornings. If you can commit + to helping regularly it would be great, but + everyone understands that's not always + possible and there are usually many other + flexible options available - especially in + summer. +
++ You can contact us via email or phone by + clicking here. +
++ All volunteers must be 12 or over. There is + no upper age limit. We have Public Liability + insurance and Trustee Indemnity for all + volunteers. Volunteers aged between 12 and + 90 also have Personal Accident insurance + (with some restrictions for those aged + between 80 and 90). +
++ You will need to provide the names and + contact details of 2 referees who are not a + relative or partner and who have known you + for more than 1 year. Volunteers of 16 years + of age and over who are actively involved + with our sessions are required to undergo an + enhanced disclosure check because they are + volunteering with vulnerable adults and + children. +
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+ + We currently have a school of ponies which all + require care and attention. Our volunteers and + coaches work hard every day all year round to + ensure our ponies are well looked after and + suitable for our riders. By sponsoring a pony, + you are enabling us to enrich the lives of + disabled children and adults throughout the + Highlands. +
++ We are working on a payment method so we thank + you for bearing with us. If you would like more + information, please get in touch. +
++ You can sponsor as little or as much as you like + but here are some of the things we regularly + need to look after our ponies and ensure we can + keep running our RDA sessions. +
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- - We welcome all volunteers, you don't have to know anything about horses, or even like being - around animals, there are plenty of other opportunities for you to get involved and help us. We - also need lots of help with other tasks such as fundraising, publicity, painting, creating new - activities for the participants and general maintenance. -
-- Volunteering for sessions involves: -
-- If you are keen to work with our participants then you would need to be available during one of - our session times - Tuesday - Friday mornings. If you can commit to helping regularly it would be - great, but everyone understands that's not always possible and there are usually many other - flexible options available - especially in summer. -
-- You can contact us via email or phone by - clicking here. -
-- All volunteers must be 12 or over. There is no upper age limit. We have Public Liability - insurance and Trustee Indemnity for all volunteers. Volunteers aged between 12 and 90 also have - Personal Accident insurance (with some restrictions for those aged between 80 and 90). -
-- You will need to provide the names and contact details of 2 referees who are not a relative or - partner and who have known you for more than 1 year. Volunteers of 16 years of age and over who - are actively involved with our sessions are required to undergo an enhanced disclosure check - because they are volunteering with vulnerable adults and children. -
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- - We currently have a school of ponies which all require care and attention. Our volunteers and - coaches work hard every day all year round to ensure our ponies are well looked after and suitable - for our riders. By sponsoring a pony, you are enabling us to enrich the lives of disabled children - and adults throughout the Highlands. -
-- We are working on a payment method so we thank you for bearing with us. If you would like more - information, please get in touch. -
-- You can sponsor as little or as much as you like but here are some of the things we regularly need - to look after our ponies and ensure we can keep running our RDA sessions. -
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- - Highland Group RDA is self-funded, as are all RDA groups. We have to self fund coaching fees, the - care of our beautiful ponies, riding equipment, insurance and everything else that comes with running - an RDA group. -
-- One of the ways we raise money for the upkeep of Highland Group RDA is through fundraising. We run a - variety of events throughout the year and are always looking for volunteers to support in running these - events. If you can spare some time to assist or are aware of any fundraising opportunities, please get in - touch. We'd love to hear from you! -
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+ + Highland Group RDA is self-funded, as are all + RDA groups. We have to self fund coaching fees, + the care of our beautiful ponies, riding + equipment, insurance and everything else that + comes with running an RDA group. +
++ One of the ways we raise money for the upkeep of + Highland Group RDA is through fundraising. We + run a variety of events throughout the year and + are always looking for volunteers to support in + running these events. If you can spare some time + to assist or are aware of any fundraising + opportunities, please get in touch. We'd + love to hear from you! +
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