The Cavalier Centre (Riding for the Disabled)

The Cavalier Centre is a purpose-built inclusive and accessible equestrian centre located just outside Much Wenlock, offering horse-based activities and programmes to help develop life skills, emotional intelligence and wellbeing, all supported by their team of volunteers.The Centre provides a range of activities, including:

Riding for the Disabled (RDA) – fun lessons for all abilities with the opportunity for progression or simply to enjoy the benefits of equine time,

Carriage Driving – specially designed accessible carriages including wheelchair use providing an equine experience for everyone,

Horse Care Sessions – open to all, fun and friendly sessions learning how to care for the horses,

Quiet Time with a Pony – tailored to specific needs an opportunity to spend sensory time with a pony,

Vaulting – a fun physical activity which is great for balance and fitness,

Hippotherapy – physio on horseback,

Tea with a Pony – to stimulate (through touch, smell and sense) reminiscent memories, particularly for people living with Dementia.

They also offer additional programmes and facilities, such as:

Changing Lives Through Horses – a character-building programme to develop life skills,

Stable Relationships – an intensive 1:1 Emotional Intelligence Course,

STEPS – a free 8 week Wellbeing Programme with an equine twist,

Volunteering opportunities, and

a conference room and a 70 x 30 metre indoor arena which are available for hire.

For more information, please follow the link to visit their website, or contact using the details provided.Registered charity number: 1163030