Horses are good for you…

The 2025 Impact Report shows measurable benefits across key areas of life:

Physical Health

88% improve balance and coordination

71% enhance motor skills

48% become more physically active outside RDA sessions.

Social Inclusion & Community Connection

82% feel more connected to others

65% form new friendships

70% feel more connected to nature – with positive effects also reported among families and carers.

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing:

95% feel calm and focused during sessions

63% experience long-term mood improvement.

Life satisfaction among RDA participants is significantly higher than the national average for disabled people (32% vs. 5% rating their satisfaction as “very high”).