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Avon Riding Centre is a leading charity dedicated to the provision of riding tuition and therapy to adults and children with all kinds of disability in a purpose built Centre, nestled in 100 acres of pasture and woodland within the City of Bristol.


“All our staff and volunteers are passionate about the work we do. It is a very moving experience to see the improvement in people’s wellbeing resulting from their experience at the Centre”.
Beth Grant, Chairman

Our values:

Whilst delivering the services available from the Centre, we will:

*  make the Centre and its achievements a source of pride for our clients, staff, volunteers and sponsors;
*  meet the reasonable aspirations of our clients through ongoing review and improvement of facilities and working practices;
*  support our clients as individuals by meeting their particular therapeutic and social needs as far as is practicable;
*  recognise the contribution made by our staff and volunteers, and be a fair and responsible employer; and
*  make a practical and positive contribution to the community in whose area the Centre is located.

 
Events
  • RDA Term Starts

    The RDA Term starts on Saturday 4th September!
     

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  • The Queens Award Presentation

    The Queens Award for Voluntary Service presentation will take place on Saturday 18th September at the Centre.
      

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  • Show Jumping Series

    The Centre is running a Grand Prix Show Jumping Series starting on Sunday 4th July, with monthly competitions until October.
     

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  • Summer Dressage Series

    With a highly successful first Summer Dressage competition, don’t forget to get your entries in for the rest of the series, which has been kindly…

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Latest News
  • RDA National Championships

    On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th July the Centre was well represented at the RDA National Championships held at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire.

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  • The Presidents Award

    Also at the RDA National Championships for the first year The President’s Award was introduced as part of the 40th Anniversary Celebrations.
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  • Classic Car Run

    On Sunday 11 July, over 50 cars set out from the Centre in glorious sunshine on the second annual Bristol & Bath Classic…

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  • Aiming High for Disabled Children

    The Centre was recently awarded a grant from Aiming High for Disabled Children, which is a programme run by Bristol City Council to…

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  • Queens Award

    We are delighted and very proud to be able to announce that the Centre has been awarded the Queens Award for Voluntary Service. Read more...

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