From dbb51210ab338ac134985f411075d58e42fd00fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Calum Muir Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:29:56 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add SEO descriptions and keywords --- src/layouts/Base.astro | 134 ++++---- src/pages/about.astro | 596 +++++++++++++++++++++------------- src/pages/accessibility.astro | 15 +- src/pages/contact.astro | 15 +- src/pages/events/index.astro | 184 ++++++----- src/pages/facebook.astro | 164 ++++++---- src/pages/index.astro | 11 +- src/pages/privacy.astro | 523 ++++++++++++++++++----------- src/pages/support-us.astro | 571 +++++++++++++++++++------------- 9 files changed, 1357 insertions(+), 856 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/layouts/Base.astro b/src/layouts/Base.astro index 34162ae..0554239 100644 --- a/src/layouts/Base.astro +++ b/src/layouts/Base.astro @@ -2,11 +2,11 @@ import "../styles/global.css"; const { - title = "Home", - description = - "Highland Group RDA provides horse riding for people with disabilities in the Highlands, offering safe, fun, and therapeutic equestrian activities.", - path = "/", - image = "/Samantha-and-Connolly-1280.webp", + title = "Home", + description = "Highland Group RDA provides horse riding for people with disabilities in the Highlands, offering safe, fun, and therapeutic equestrian activities.", + keywords = "Highland Group RDA, horse riding for disabilities, therapeutic riding Highlands, RDA Scotland, equestrian therapy, disability riding lessons", + path = "/", + image = "/Samantha-and-Connolly-1280.webp", } = Astro.props; const SITE_NAME = "Highland Group RDA"; @@ -15,59 +15,77 @@ const pageTitle = `${SITE_NAME} - ${title}`; const canonical = path === "/" ? BASE_URL : `${BASE_URL}${path}`; const imageUrl = image.startsWith("http") ? image : `${BASE_URL}${image}`; --- + - - - - {pageTitle} - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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- Who, why, where, when & how? -

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- Highland Group RDA was established in 1975. -

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- 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. -

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- 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? +

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+ Highland Group RDA was established in 1975. +

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+ 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. +

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+ 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 -

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- 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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+ 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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+ 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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diff --git a/src/pages/accessibility.astro b/src/pages/accessibility.astro index f950ce0..b2582b8 100644 --- a/src/pages/accessibility.astro +++ b/src/pages/accessibility.astro @@ -3,13 +3,18 @@ import Base from "../layouts/Base.astro"; import SiteHeader from "../components/SiteHeader.astro"; import SiteFooter from "../components/SiteFooter.astro"; import { navigationItems } from "../lib/navigation"; + +const pageSeo = { + title: "Accessibility", + path: "/accessibility", + description: + "Read Highland Group RDA's Accessibility Statement and learn how we make our website inclusive and accessible for all users.", + keywords: + "Highland Group RDA accessibility, accessible charity website, web accessibility statement, inclusive design Scotland, RDA accessibility", +}; --- - +
+ { turnstileSiteKey && ( diff --git a/src/pages/events/index.astro b/src/pages/events/index.astro index 5193093..bdeba47 100644 --- a/src/pages/events/index.astro +++ b/src/pages/events/index.astro @@ -4,85 +4,113 @@ import SiteHeader from "../../components/SiteHeader.astro"; import SiteFooter from "../../components/SiteFooter.astro"; import { navigationItems } from "../../lib/navigation"; import { newsArticles, formatNewsDate } from "../../lib/news"; + +const pageSeo = { + title: "News", + path: "/events", + description: + "Stay updated with Highland Group RDA news, events, and stories. Discover how our riders, volunteers, and community are making a difference every day.", + keywords: + "Highland RDA news, RDA events, disability riding stories, RDA updates, equestrian therapy news, Highlands charity events", +}; --- - -
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- Who we are -

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- Highland Group RDA is a registered charity providing riding and carriage-driving activities for disabled - children and adults. -

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- We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly and - transparently. -

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+ Who we are +

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+ Highland Group RDA is a registered charity providing + riding and carriage-driving activities for disabled + children and adults. +

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  • Charity number: SC007357
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+ We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling + your personal data responsibly and transparently. +

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- What information we collect -

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- Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect: -

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- 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. -

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- This information is used only to help us understand how the website is used and to keep it secure. -

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+ What information we collect +

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+ Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect: +

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+ Information you provide directly +

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  • Email address
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  • Telephone number
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+ 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. +

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+ Information collected automatically +

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+ When you visit our website, basic technical information + may be collected automatically, such as: +

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  • Device and browser type
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  • Pages visited
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+ This information is used only to help us understand how + the website is used and to keep it secure. +

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- How we use your information -

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  • Meet legal and safeguarding obligations
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- We only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, such as consent, legitimate interests, or - legal obligation. -

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+ How we use your information +

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+ We use your information to: +

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  • Manage participation in RDA activities
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+ We only use your data where we have a lawful basis to do + so, such as consent, legitimate interests, or legal + obligation. +

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- Sensitive personal data -

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- Some information we collect (for example, health or disability details) is classed as special category - data under UK GDPR. -

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+ Some information we collect (for example, health or + disability details) is classed as special category data + under UK GDPR. +

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- Our website may use essential cookies to ensure it works properly. -

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- We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites. -

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- If non-essential cookies are introduced in future, clear information and choices will be provided. -

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+ Cookies +

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+ Our website may use essential cookies to ensure it works + properly. +

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+ We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across + other websites. +

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+ If non-essential cookies are introduced in future, clear + information and choices will be provided. +

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- Website hosting and processors -

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- 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. -

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- From your point of view, this does not change how your information is handled. -

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+ Website hosting and processors +

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+ 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. +

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+ From your point of view, this does not change how your + information is handled. +

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+ We keep personal data only for as long as necessary: +

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- Sharing your information -

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- Any sharing is done carefully and proportionately. -

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+ Sharing your information +

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+ We do not sell or rent personal data. +

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+ Information may be shared only: +

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+ Any sharing is done carefully and proportionately. +

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- Your rights -

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- Under UK data-protection law, you have the right to: -

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- To exercise these rights, contact us at info@highlandgrouprda.org.uk. -

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+ Your rights +

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+ Under UK data-protection law, you have the right to: +

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  • Ask for incorrect data to be corrected
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+ To exercise these rights, contact us at + info@highlandgrouprda.org.uk. +

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- Keeping your data safe -

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- We take appropriate technical and organisational steps to protect personal information from loss, - misuse, or unauthorised access. -

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+ Keeping your data safe +

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+ We take appropriate technical and organisational steps + to protect personal information from loss, misuse, or + unauthorised access. +

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+ If something technical needs attention, it is handled + centrally. +

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- Changes to this policy -

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- This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect changes in law or how the charity operates. -

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- The latest version will always be published on our website. -

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+ This policy may be updated occasionally to reflect + changes in law or how the charity operates. +

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+ 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. +

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+ 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. +

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+ Volunteering for sessions involves: +

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  • Tacking up the ponies
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  • + Leading the ponies and/or walking beside the + ponies to support the riders +
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+ How much time do I need to commit? +

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+ 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. +

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+ How can I apply? +

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+ You can contact us via email or phone by + clicking here. +

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+ How old do I need to be and what credentials + do I need to have? +

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+ 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). +

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+ 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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+ Why sponsor a pony? +

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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. +

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+ How do I pay? +

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+ 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. +

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+ How much does it cost to sponsor a Highland + Group RDA pony? +

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+ 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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  • £35 for a large bale of hay
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  • £60 for a vet to visit
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  • £20 for a bag of feed
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  • £4 for a bag of carrots
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  • £30 to fund a riding session
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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. -

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- 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. -

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- How old do I need to be and what credentials do I need to have? -

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- 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). -

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- 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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- Sponsor a pony -

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- Why sponsor a pony? -

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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. -

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- How do I pay? -

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- 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. -

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- How much does it cost to sponsor a Highland Group RDA pony? -

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- 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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  • £34 every 6 weeks for hoof trimming
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  • £35 for a large bale of hay
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  • £60 for a vet to visit
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  • £20 for a bag of feed
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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. -

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- 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. +

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+ 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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