Meet The Horses

RDA National Training Centre could not do what we do daily without these lovely horses and ponies!

Do you have or know a pony or horse that might be suitable for our centre? We need to hear from you! Give us an email at LEC@rda.org.uk or phone us on 01926 405977.

Alfie

12.2hh, Bay Roan, Dartmoor, Gelding

Year of birth: 2010

One of our smaller ponies on the yard loves children & being fussed. Mainly used for quiet corners, tiny tots & training days for volunteers. Well suited to training around horse care & knowledge, side walking and long rein.

Archie

15.2hh, Blue and white, Cob, Gelding

Year of birth: 2013

Aimee

14hh, Piebald, Cob, Mare

Year of birth: 2013

Blue

13.2hh, Appaloosa, Cob, Gelding

Year of Birth: 2017

Cherry

16.1hh, Bay, Irish Draught X, Mare

Year of birth: 2013

Coco

15.1hh, Skewbald, Welsh, Gelding

Year of Birth: 2009

Coco joined us in March 2025 and is an ex HOYS champion show horse. We are incredibly lucky to have Coco join our riding school and have a feeling he will be loved by many! Such a handsome boy!

Erin

14hh, Black, Cob, Mare

Year of birth: 2012

Gareth

14hh, Piebald, Cob, Gelding

Year of birth: 2013

We rehomed Gareth from Burford Blue Cross in August 2024, now used in RDA and non-disabled riding lessons!

Henry

We share the sad news that Henry was put to sleep on 27/06/2025 - he can be seen galloping in the clouds now.

Henry was such a joy and did so much for so many, please do share your happy memories with our team.

Jack

More details to come!

Ocean

15hh, Black, Cob, Mare

Year of birth: 2009

Rosie

11.2hh, Grey, Welsh Section A, Mare

Year of birth: 2009

Tommy

14.1hh, Piebald, Cob, Gelding

Year of Birth: 2020

Tommy join us alongside Gareth in August 2024, Tommy started life as an RSPCA rescue and then came into the care of the team at Burford Blue Cross. He is only 4 years old so will be bought into work slowly by our experienced staff.