Belvoir Vale RDA Charity was founded in 2015
It is Lesley Davies and her dedicated team’s belief in the therapeutic and healing power of horses, their tireless passion for helping others and their vision of what a truly accessible riding centre could be, that led to the design, build and opening of Belvoir Vale RDA on its current Cropwell Bishop site in September 2023.
The facility spans 27 acres and includes an indoor arena, outdoor arena, clubhouse, American barn stables, carriage driving and hacking track and a rewilding area.
Read more about our facilities here.
The centre is run by a team of highly skilled staff, coaches, volunteers and overseen by a deeply passionate Board of Trustees. Their aim is to offer therapeutic riding, carriage driving and horse related activities for the broadest range of abilities, across all ages, throughout the year, within a beautiful and naturally healing setting.
The opening in 2023, marked the beginning of a 20 year plan for fostering and growing RDA provision within the local area, the social benefits of which will be considerable.
Belvoir Vale RDA is largely run by a team of incredible volunteers who give up their time to support the center in a number of ways – helping during the sessions, fundraising, administration of the charity, and (of course) keeping the yard in check, with all the muck and mud that entails!
We’d love to introduce you to some of the key volunteers, alongside a few paid members of staff, who keep the charity running; and, they can’t wait to meet you too!
Alongside our volunteers we employ a small number of staff. Introducing our Equine Manager and part time grooms:
The Coaches at Belvoir Vale RDA are highly skilled, with many years’ experience creating inclusive spaces for participants.
Our Trustees are drawn from a diverse group of individuals with differing personal and professional backgrounds – from those who have ridden horses their whole life, to others who have been inspired by the incredible work of RDA.
And to the most important members of the team – our ponies and horses.
Lisa - Parent of rider
Amy - Adult Volunteer
Alex - Young Volunteer
Sue - Adult Volunteer
Marion - Parent of rider & supported volunteer
Lucy - Rider & supported volunteer
Lynsey - Parent of rider & supported volunteer
Helene - Parent of a rider
Sister of a rider
One of our wonderful riders
Helen - Parent of sibling riders
Les - Parent of rider
Allanah - Rider
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As a charity, we depend on your donations to transform lives. Whether it’s a one-off gift or a regular contribution, every donation helps us provide therapeutic riding and activities. Please donate now and be a part of our mission.
