All of this month we’ve been delving into what horses do for us, and today’s guests represent one of the most prolific charities that are known for changing the lives of disabled and disadvantaged people with horses.

Formed in 1969, the Riding for the Disabled Association enriches lives through the unique bond between people and horses. Over 25,000 disabled children and adults are supported through activities including riding, carriage driving, and equine assisted programmes such as Quiet Corners and Tea with a Pony.

The organisation is the pioneer of the therapeutic use of horses, leaders in disability sport, and the only major UK charity focused specifically on the health and wellbeing benefits of bringing people and horses together, and in this episode we talk to the RDA's Michael Bishop and paralympic medallist Mari Durward Akhurst. We loved our conversation with Michael and Mari, and we hope you enjoy it too.

Find out more about the RDA: https://rda.org.uk

As always, Tania answers your training questions and we enjoy a tack room tipple.

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