Venue Description

Island Riding Centre is proud to partner with the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) and already work with local individuals and schools, providing accessible horse riding and equine assisted therapy sessions on the Isle of Wight. Island Riding Centre is passionate about making horse riding accessible to all and they are continually aiming for our stables, facilities and accommodation to be fully accessible for wheelchair users. They have equipment to enable everyone to take in part in the riding they have on offer and their accessible equipment includes: A standard access ramp to aid the mounting of a horse A Martello mounting block that allows two helpers to assist either side of a rider A fully automated hoist capable of lifting a wheelchair user straight from their chair onto a horse up to 20 hands high! The new indoor arena has been designed to incorporate a Changing Places toilet of which there are currently only 4 on the whole of the Island.

Accessibility

On site parking with wheelchair friendly paths to our holiday accommodation, riding arenas, Changing Places WC, cafe and stables. Wide doorways suitable for wheelchair users and specialist mounting equipment including motorised hoist and adapted steps for getting onto horseback! Reception desk at low level for wheelchair users.

Awards List

Pony Club Centre, RDA Accessibility Mark ABRS approved riding school. "Staffed by a team of experienced and qualified instructors, we offer riding lessons, on and off site hacks, beach rides and various pony days and cater for all ages and skill levels as well as those with physical, social and financial difficulties. We are fully insured, council licensed and all of our staff are first aid trained and DBS checked."

Toilets

Information about the toilets has not been added for this venue.

Staff

Horse riding instructors are experienced in teaching riders with physical and learning difficulties.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Gated paddocks

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls available