rda unicorn centre
Middlesbrough
The Unicorn Centre, a registered charity, is a purpose built riding for the
disabled facility which offers riding therapy and learning and training
opportunities for over 200 disabled adults and children from the Tees Valley
area each week. Opened in 1998, the Centre has become an established part of the
local community, with a strong contingent of about 100 local volunteers who
assist with riding lessons each week. View our video about the Unicorn Centre
and what it can offer here: Unicorn Centre Video Our aim is to provide riding
for people with disabilities in an inclusive, safe and supportive environment
that will allow each individual to achieve their full potential. To provide this
service we depend on a committed group of staff and volunteers and input from
families and personal assistants.With limited funding from user fees, we rely
entirely on fundraising and donations to subsidise the cost of lessons. In
addition we depend on contributions by able-bodied individuals and clubs also
making use of our facilities. The Centre works across the spectrum of
disabilities, age range, social status and environments. Our focus is to ensure
that each individual is given the chance to derive a direct therapeutic benefit
and the opportunity to achieve their full potential; whether that be sitting
with support astride a pony and riding down one side of the arena or competing
at Paralympic dressage level.
