GREENFIELD GROUP

of the

RIDING for the DISABLED ASSOCIATION

The Greenfield Group was formed in 1974 at Greenfield, Trefnant for the pupils of the then new school Ysgol Brondyffryn for Autistic children. We began with six riders and two ponies. We have remained in the Trefnant area and now ride at Llanerch Equestrian Centre. This helps to accommodate our increased number of riders, now at least twenty, and also gives us the comfort of an indoor school to overcome bad weather.

The riders come from Pengwern College, Denbigh High School Special Needs, Plas Brondyffryn, and some individuals. A band of volunteers prepare the ponies and assist the riders as necessary, although the aim is to achieve as much independence as possible safely. Each group comes under the umbrella of the national Riding for the Disabled Association but is entirely responsible for its own finances.

Riding helps the 3C's, Confidence, Co-ordination and Communication as well as being good exercise and fun.

It takes over £3000 to run the Group and more than half has to come from fund raising.

The Group meets every Monday from September through to July

at

Llanerch Equestrian Centre

from

10:30 am to 3 pm

Volunteers are always welcome as are donations large and small.

Should you require further information please follow this link to our e-mail address

GreenfieldRDA

To find out more about the of the RIDING for the DISABLED ASSOCIATION please visit their website

www.riding-for-disabled.org.uk