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Riding for the Disabled Association

Duration: 9 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Scotland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two HD

Broadcaster Anneka Rice makes an appeal on behalf of the Riding for the Disabled Association, whose horses and ponies provide therapy and enjoyment to people with disabilities all over the UK. Anneka first encountered the charity 20 years ago when she built them a riding centre for an episode of Challenge Anneka, and has been a supporter ever since.

Amy Pendleton was born nearly three months premature. Amy survived her premature birth but doctors warned that she may have a range of difficulties which could affect her for the rest of her life. Her mother Sarah talks about how horse riding has completely transformed her daughter's life since taking it up at the age of four. Not only is she now able to stand and walk with much better co-ordination, her speech and concentration has also improved, giving her confidence and allowing her to thrive at school.

The film also features multiple gold medal-winning Paralympian Sophie Christiansen, who talks about the debt of gratitude she owes the RDA. After she started riding with them, she made great strides physically and realised she had a talent which her RDA trainers helped her to nurture to great success. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Anneka Rice
Executive Producer:
Ruth Shurman
Series Producer:
Alex Steinitz
Director:
Alex Steinitz

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