Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs

Chigwell Riding Trust For Special Needs Chigwell Riding Trust was the first riding centre for people with special needs in the world. It has been established in Chigwell for over fifty years.

Riding instruction is given to people of all ages and abilities.

This photo came up on my memory today. My posting three years ago to the very day, was all about grassland management! W...
30/08/2025

This photo came up on my memory today. My posting three years ago to the very day, was all about grassland management! Well what a difference in the two photos. Yes, we did have some rain yesterday but we need so much more 💦💦

Some good news today, I went to see Paddy. Many of you know he strained his stifle last Christmas, he then damaged his s...
28/08/2025

Some good news today, I went to see Paddy. Many of you know he strained his stifle last Christmas, he then damaged his suspensory ligament. It has been a long road to recovery. However, I now feel we’re getting there.
I sent him to Toby Barker who is based at Danbury. He specialises in rehabilitating horses and much more. Paddy has been there just over two weeks and I can honestly say he is well on the mend. Luisa our vet from The Horse Clinic (House & Jackson) went to see him as well today and she too is pleased with his progress.
Toby is a wonderful person and I know Paddy is in good hands. He needed a change of scenery as the last few months have been very difficult for him. Fingers crossed, it won’t be too long before Paddy will be home.

For those of you who have been involved with Chigwell Riding Trust for many years, it is with great sadness that I tell ...
27/08/2025

For those of you who have been involved with Chigwell Riding Trust for many years, it is with great sadness that I tell you former employee and coach Justyna Czoska and her husband were killed in the recent helicopter accident on the Isle of White. She was a lovely person who always had a smile on her face.
Not only our riders through the week but many of the Sunday volunteers will have fond memories of her. Of course our thoughts and prayers go to her family and friends.

Hi folks, I have some very exciting news for you all. Chigwell Riding Trust had a bequest this summer and with this incr...
24/08/2025

Hi folks, I have some very exciting news for you all. Chigwell Riding Trust had a bequest this summer and with this incredible gift we have installed solar panels to our indoor school and barn. It only took the crew four days to complete the installation so there was very little disruption. This is obviously a much greener way for CRT to move forward and I think you will agree it looks very smart and inconspicuous.
I have wanted solar panels for many years and it’s hard to believe we actually have them.

I am excited to say CRT is offering something new. Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL). All the details are below. If you ...
20/08/2025

I am excited to say CRT is offering something new. Equine Facilitated Learning (EFL). All the details are below. If you think this could be of benefit to yourself or someone else, please contact us
Just to mention, Richard is away until the 2nd September. However do email the lovely Belinda Burgess and Kate Noble who will be running the sessions

We would like to wish HRH The Princess Royal a very happy birthday. CRT has been very lucky over the past 60 yrs to have...
15/08/2025

We would like to wish HRH The Princess Royal a very happy birthday. CRT has been very lucky over the past 60 yrs to have her presence on five occasions. This photo however, has always been my favourite. Here she is saying hello to Pandora who was with us for well over twenty years. She worked on the lessons just the same as the ponies and she was very special.
Thank you Princess Anne for all you do for Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)

13/08/2025

Hi one and all. I just thought I would update you on my sponsored glider flight, which I had intended to do this month. I think many of you know I tripped over a couple of weeks ago which left me on crutches with a support boot. Well I was making great progress and I did get rid of the crutches. However, I had to have a hernia op on Friday which has put me back a bit. The op went really well but I do have to take things easy for a bit. The reason for this posting is, I know a lot of you helped raise £10000 to get me in the air (not my favourite pastime) and I just want you to know I WILL DO IT but not in August. I will keep you posted and I thank you for your patience 👍

It is with sad news that we hear of the passing of Biddy Baxter, producer of Blue Peter for 26yrs. Biddy Baxter was Blue...
11/08/2025

It is with sad news that we hear of the passing of Biddy Baxter, producer of Blue Peter for 26yrs. Biddy Baxter was Blue Peter. Many of you may not know that “Rags” was the first Blue Peter pony and she came to Chigwell. When you think of all the other animals she brought into the program which helped other people too it was phenomenal. Rags was a truly wonderful pony. I was lucky enough to have the pleasure of schooling her for many years. For those of you who maybe interested, she was a Connemara. Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)

10/08/2025

Hi folks, I hope you’re all well and enjoying the summer.

I thought you might like to see Madge and April, doing a bit of mutual grooming. Two happy ponies I feel. Many thanks to Di Pegrum for sending the video and for having them to stay 👍

So some of our equines have packed their bags and gone off on holiday. April and Madge have gone to stay at Di Pegrums a...
06/08/2025

So some of our equines have packed their bags and gone off on holiday. April and Madge have gone to stay at Di Pegrums and Birdie, Pip, Buster, Murphy, Bilbo and Chester are at Ian Plasters. They are all very happy to have a change of scenery and a well earned rest. There are quite a few photos for you to enjoy. Many thanks Di and Ian 👍👍

We have had another lovely Horse Care morning. Well done riders and many thanks to all you wonderful volunteers. All the...
30/07/2025

We have had another lovely Horse Care morning. Well done riders and many thanks to all you wonderful volunteers.
All the riders groomed the ponies/horses they were riding then helped with tacking up. They then rode. This was followed by a well deserved tea break. Lastly they went for a ride in the mule and skipped out the field. Thank you to my brilliant staff Richard A Watson, Emma Bonham, Jemma Groves and Jasmine Butler.
I can safely say a good time was had by all 👏👏👏

Address

Grange Farm Lane
Chigwell
IG76FB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

020 8500 6051

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