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UNICORN RIDERS RIDE TO VICTORY AT NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS DESPITE FUNDING SHORTFALL

THIRTEEN riders from the Riding for the Disabled Association’s Unicorn Centre in Middlesbrough have returned triumphant from the RDA National Championships in Hartpury, Gloucestershire despite fears that they would not be able to go.

The lack of funds and a horsebox to transport their horses was causing a real headache for the team, which meant that there was a real chance that they wouldn’t be able to go to the prestigious event on 12, 13 and 14 July to compete in Dressage, Show jumping and the Countryside Challenge classes.

GET YOUR TEETH INTO A BACKS AND TEETH DEMO AT THE UNICORN CENTRE

The Riding for the Disabled Association’s Unicorn Centre at Hemlington, near Middesbrough is hosting a talk and demonstration by vet James Emson focusing on the care of horses’ teeth and backs.

The demonstration will take place on Tuesday 11 June starting at 6.30pm.

James and his wife Melissa run veterinary practice Emson Equine, based in Richmond, North Yorkshire and are great supporters of the Unicorn Centre.

James Emson said, “The care of horses’ backs and teeth can often be sadly neglected, so I am delighted to be invited to give this demonstration, and also help the Unicorn Centre raise funds at the same time.”

Tickets for the demo evening, priced £3.50 adults, £2 children and £10 for a family ticket, can be purchased from the Unicorn Centre by telephoning 01642 576222. There are limited numbers so early booking is advised.

RIDERS HAVE HORSES BUT NO WHEELS

DISABLED riders from the Riding for the Disabled Association’s Unicorn Centre in Hemlington, Middlesbrough are celebrating their successful qualification to the RDA’s National Championships this summer.

However, lack of funds and a horsebox to transport their horses is causing a real headache for the team, which means they may not be able to go to the event on 12, 13 and 14 July to compete in Dressage and the Countryside Challenge classes.

Riding Lessons & Services

The Unicorn Centre provides riding lessons and therapy for children and adults from 5 years old, both disabled and able-bodied. The Centre's horses and ponies are carefully chosen for their temperament, size and ability to work with disabled riders, and a hoist facility for mounting onto ponies is available for wheelchair users... read more