Badminton Horse Trials | Riding for the Disabled Association

About

RDA is delighted to be returning to Badminton in 2026, and we can’t wait to welcome both familiar faces and new visitors to this prestigious event.

There’s plenty happening at our stand, so don’t miss out! Come and find us in Badminton Village, 95 Somerset Way, where you can meet the team behind RDA’s life-changing work, enter our fantastic raffle for a chance to WIN BIG, and discover how we’re making a difference across the UK.

Be sure to say hello to our incredible volunteers, who have travelled from across the country to be with us. They’ll be on hand to share their experiences and talk about the many benefits of volunteering with, or taking part in, RDA activities at one of our 450+ groups.

Come along, get involved, and help support our life-changing work.

What We Do

RDA supports over 39,000 children and adults across the UK each year, helping them overcome barriers to participation in sport, education, and community life.

Through riding, carriage driving, equine-assisted activities, and therapeutic programmes, participants build confidence, gain independence, and develop a strong sense of belonging, all while improving their physical and mental wellbeing.

Life-Changing Impact

Through RDA’s programmes, participants:

Feel calmer, more focused, and mentally resilient
Build confidence, independence, and self-esteem
Improve posture, balance, coordination, and strength
Connect with others and the natural world
Engage more fully with learning and everyday life

Impact at a glance:

90% feel more confident and independent
82% feel more connected to others
88% improve posture, balance, and coordination
80% of parents and carers say these changes wouldn’t have happened without RDA
Powered by People

RDA’s impact is made possible by a dedicated community of 13,700 volunteers, 1,700 qualified coaches, 2,800 horses, and more than 450 groups and Approved Centres nationwide.

We support people of all abilities, including those with physical and learning disabilities, sensory impairments, neurodiversity, and long-term health conditions.

Support RDA

Visit our stand to meet the team, learn more about our work, and see how your support can transform lives.

Every contribution helps fund vital programmes that give children and adults greater confidence, independence, and wellbeing.

Find out more at rda.org.uk and discover how you can get involved.