Anyone for a round of golf? And another? Perhaps another?…and maybe just one more!
We were more than a little honoured to have been selected by the wonderful Diane Orson as her chosen charity as the new Club Captain for Radcliffe-on-Trent Golf Club in 2024. The redoubtable Dizey is the first woman to hold the role since the club was first founded in 1909. During the year, she managed […]
Meet the Trustees – Introducing Lisa
Lisa Leathborough is a criminal justice lawyer who lives locally in the Vale of Belvoir with her husband and two children. Lisa first got involved with Belvoir Vale RDA when her daughter, who was born with cerebral palsy, started riding at the center to help strengthen her core. Lisa’s daughter, then five, fell in love […]
First in person ACPEA Conference since Covid 19 hosted at Belvoir Vale RDA centre.
Last weekend saw Belvoir Vale RDA host The ACPEA (Association of Chartered Physiotherapist in Equine Activities) Physio Conference. This was the first conference in person since Covid-19 and we were thrilled to be able to welcome attendees to the new Cropwell Bishop site. The programme included physiotherapy-specific training in this field, demonstrations of hippotherapy and […]
Meet Roma: Our New Horse Simulator at Belvoir Vale
It’s been another exciting weekend at Belvoir Vale as we welcome a brand-new addition to our centre—Roma the Second, our fabulous horse simulator! Safely installed in his indoor paddock (affectionately named the Romatherapy Room), Roma is already making a big impression. Why a Horse Simulator? Roma brings a cutting-edge facility to Belvoir Vale, offering participants […]
Carriage Driving arrives at Belvoir Vale RDA
Belvoir Vale RDA is buzzing with excitement as we introduce our new carriage driving sessions, a unique opportunity that blends adventure, therapy, and community spirit. This latest addition to our program is already making waves, offering participants a chance to connect with our incredible horses in a whole new way. Carriage driving provides a host […]
Continued investment in Belvoir Vale RDA centre to make the facility even more inclusive
We were thrilled to take delivery of a new Lift for the indoor arena this week, funded by donations from The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Charitable Trust and the Davies family. The motorised platform will allow disabled riders, including wheelchair users, direct access to a pony by raising the platform to the level of the stirrups. […]
Much to celebrate a year on from the opening of Belvoir Vale RDA on its new site in Cropwell Bishop.
Belvoir Vale RDA group had a fantastic afternoon celebrating their first anniversary at their new home last Sunday. It was a huge success with turnout exceeding their expectations and the horses and ponies behaving impeccably, showing the brilliant work their RDA group does. Despite the rain they also raised over £800. The team at Belvoir […]
Belvoir Vale rises to the challenge of hosting it first Regional Event
This week it was a very proud moment for Belvoir Vale RDA – it was our first time hosting a Regional Event and wow did our riders shine! Across the week we saw some amazing Countryside Challenge action from 25 riders representing Belvoir Vale, Cleethorpes & Grimsby, Kimberley House, Nottingham, Scropton and Wenlo RDA groups […]
Spotlight on Belvoir Vale RDA’s very own volunteer, Sophie Heath
As part of the RDA Volunteers Week, Belvoir Vale’s volunteer Sophie Heath was featured on the North Midlands RDA Facebook page, sharing her experience of being a RDA Young Volunteer: I want to be able to help people who love horses as much as I do so I am now volunteering with Belvoir Vale RDA […]
