Dedicated to supporting children and adults with physical disabilities and a wide range of learning difficulties.
Established since 1955
Our Team
Paige Parsons
Our Centre Manager and Safeguarding Lead (DSL). She coaches Monday to Friday alongside some of our coaches in training.
Freya Lillywhite
Our head groom Monday to Friday. You’ll usually find her on the yard caring for the ponies and preparing them for lessons. She is also a coach.
Suzanne Stratford
The landlord of Broadlands and a Trustee.
Holly Morgan
Our administrator. You’ll find her in the office two mornings a week monitoring our emails and keeping the office running.
Sarah Ritchie
Lead Saturday Coach and Deputy Safeguarding Lead (DDSL). You’ll find her here for our Thursday & Saturday sessions.
Sarah Wild
Another of our volunteer coaches on a Saturday.
Mandy Cox
Coaches alongside the Saturday coaches.
Nicky Bowen
Runs Hippotherapy from Broadlands and uses our ponies.
Chris Yates
Volunteer Coach, Chris can be found during the week and on a Saturday assisting with sessions.
Our Trustees
Tony Williams
Site Maintenance and Health & Safety
Anne Tomlinson
Chair of Trustees and Finance Officer & Treasurer
Suzanne Stratford
RDA Equine Knowledge and daughter of 1955 founder, Frank and Flora Welch
Emma Trotter
Secretary
Emma Mallory
Welfare of ponies
Rich Benton
Fundraising
Sharon Rafter
Parent of participant
Kim Ottridge
Events Co-ordinator
Debbie Cavalier
Safeguarding
Our committed team of Trustees have responsibility for the charity’s management and administration. They meet quarterly as a Committee to ensure the smooth running of the Centre. They come from varied backgrounds and bring many different strengths.