A Riding for the Disabled (RDA) group in Suffolk is raising money to fund equipment which will allow it to offer vaulting in its programme of therapeutic riding, driving and equine-assisted activities.
Woodbridge and District RDA Group hopes that offering vaulting to its members will open life-changing opportunities and give them improved strength, flexibility and confidence as well as developing resilience and building joy and independence.
The group would like to deliver vaulting sessions twice a week for up to 24 disabled participants. In order to do this, they need to raise £13,750 to match a conditional grant of the same amount that they have been offered from Sport England’s Movement Fund. If they are successful, Sport England will release the grant within 28 days of the campaign closing.
The £27,500 will be used to purchase a simulator and vaulting barrel.
‘Rally together’
“This is our moment to rally together and make history for RDA Woodbridge and its participants,” said Anne Hardwick, Woodbridge and District RDA Group centre manager and chair of British Equestrian Vaulting.
“Vaulting is more than a sport. It’s a celebration of courage, balance, and teamwork. Participants perform gymnastic movements on a horse guided by a lunger, building trust and harmony between horse and rider.
“With music, creativity, and camaraderie at its heart, vaulting is accessible to all – whether or not you’ve ever ridden before.”
Donations
The crowdfunding campaign opened on Tuesday 2 December and at the time of writing (Wednesday 10 December) it has raised £2,457. It will remain open until Sunday 9 February 2026.
“This campaign isn’t just about raising money – it’s about raising hope,” said John Anderson, trustee at Woodbridge and District RDA Group.
“Every pound donated is a step closer to unlocking matched funding and opening doors for disabled children and young adults in our community.’
“The group invite individuals, families, schools, and businesses to stand with them. Together, we can create a vaulting programme that will inspire, empower, and transform lives for years to come. Let’s lift each other higher. Let’s bring vaulting to RDA Woodbridge.”
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