Washington Riding Centre RDA

Washington Riding Centre RDA BHS approved Centre. Licence holder Lorna Watson, licence number is 118V.

RDA Centre specialising in providing lessons and stable management sessions, for children & adults with physical, mental and learning disabilities / additional needs.

❄️ Winter Fayre ❄️ Join us for a magical winter celebration πŸŽ„β˜ƒοΈ πŸ“… Sunday 7th December 2025⏰ From 11am onwards🎟️ Β£5 per...
05/11/2025

❄️ Winter Fayre ❄️

Join us for a magical winter celebration πŸŽ„β˜ƒοΈ

πŸ“… Sunday 7th December 2025
⏰ From 11am onwards
🎟️ Β£5 per adult β€” Children go free.

Bring the family for a festive day full of fun and horsey magic! πŸ΄β„οΈ

On the day you’ll enjoy: β€’

β€’ Parade of our beautiful Sponsor Horses - chance to have you're photo taken with one of our festive horses.
β€’ Tombola & Raffle
β€’ Food & Refreshments
β€’ Sponsor-a-Horse Packages
β€’ Demonstrations from our Junior Riders
β€’ Staff Riding Display
β€’ Demonstration from an elite rider .

Book tickets under EVENTS or purchase a ticket at the centre .

Washingtonridingcentre.org

Bonfire Night Reminder πŸ”₯ πŸŽ† Fireworks are a much-loved part of Bonfire Night, often taking place throughout early Novemb...
01/11/2025

Bonfire Night Reminder πŸ”₯ πŸŽ†

Fireworks are a much-loved part of Bonfire Night, often taking place throughout early November. While many children and adults enjoy the celebrations, please remember to be considerate of nearby farms, stables, wildlife areas, and animal sanctuaries.

Loud bangs and bright flashes can be distressing to animals. Giving advance notice of planned firework displays allows owners to prepare and put safety measures in place.

A little warning goes a long way in helping to keep animals calm and safe.
Thank you for being thoughtful this Bonfire Night. πŸŽ‡ 🐎 🐴

πŸŽƒ That’s a wrap on Half Term! πŸŽƒ What a week, we’ve had spooky antics, fancy dress, (yes, the horses too ), sweets, treat...
30/10/2025

πŸŽƒ That’s a wrap on Half Term! πŸŽƒ

What a week, we’ve had spooky antics, fancy dress, (yes, the horses too ), sweets, treats, a Halloween party and pony rides!
The yard has been full of giggles and a little bit of Halloween magic πŸ§™β€β™€οΈπŸ•ΈοΈ

Tomorrow is Halloween, so enjoy your trick-or-treating! 🍬

The horses will be enjoying a well-earned chill day - like every Friday 🐎 🐴

A huge well done to all of the SEN and SEND children from WAVES and The Sensory Place OPEN PAGE who came for some riding...
29/10/2025

A huge well done to all of the SEN and SEND children from WAVES and The Sensory Place OPEN PAGE who came for some riding sessions this week.

Horse riding is a hugely beneficial activity for SEN / SEND children who might find traditional sports tricky. It’s calming, exciting, and full of possibilities !

Sitting on a horse helps build balance and strength. Being around horses can boost confidence and independence , giving the children a sense of freedom whilst developing a variety of skill sets , both physically and emotionally.

It’s not just a sport… it’s a friendship on four legs. πŸ’š

For more information on discounted charity group sessions email :

Lorna : [email protected]

πŸŒ™ Clocks Have Changed! πŸ•’As the clocks go back and the days get shorter, darker , with less sunight and limited grass gro...
26/10/2025

πŸŒ™ Clocks Have Changed! πŸ•’

As the clocks go back and the days get shorter, darker , with less sunight and limited grass growth. Changes to the horse's routine is in place.

🐴 From this week, most of the horses will be stabled overnight and turned out during the day.

🐴 With colder nights and unpredictable weather, this routine helps keep the horses warm, comfortable, and safe. During the day, the horses will still enjoy turnout time to stretch, graze, and relax between lessons.

⚠️ Ulcers

limited grass growth in autumn and winter can contribute to an increased risk of ulcers in horses, and here’s why:

🐴 Reduced forage availability:
When grass growth slows or stops, horses have less to graze on. Horses are designed to eat almost constantly (16–18 hours per day), so if their forage intake drops, their stomachs go for longer periods without food.

🐴 Continuous acid production:
The equine stomach secretes acid all the time, even when it’s empty. Normally, chewing forage produces saliva that helps buffer this acid. Without constant grazing, acid builds up and can damage the stomach lining.

πŸ’‘ Prevention Tips...

🐴 Provide ad-lib hay or haylage: Aim to never let the horse go more than 3–4 hours without forage.

🐴 Minimize stress β€” consistent routine is key !

On another note Betsy will be enjoying a well deserved week off , but Penny will be stepping in her hooves for lead rein sessions. ❀️

22/10/2025

🐴 Online Dressage League (October) - video submission 🐴

πŸŽ₯ Send us your video entries by Friday 31st October 2025

πŸ‘‰ Under 16s: Parents, please upload to your own YouTube account as Unlisted and mark β€œNo, it’s not made for kids.”

οΏ½πŸ‘‰ Over 16s: You can upload your own video the same way.
Then just email us the YouTube link (not the file!) to πŸ“§ [email protected]

πŸ’¬ Full upload instructions are in the comments below! πŸ‘‡

Join us for an interactive practical demonstration with The Saddle Man – Andy Wheals🐴 The Saddleman Andy brings a wealth...
22/10/2025

Join us for an interactive practical demonstration with The Saddle Man – Andy Wheals🐴 The Saddleman

Andy brings a wealth of experience and professional qualifications in saddle fitting, having even attended the Badminton Horse Trials as a saddle fitter for elite event horses.

🎟 Tickets: £10 per Adult, children free .
πŸ’š All proceeds go to: Tyne and Wear RDA

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from one of the best while supporting the centre.

How to book :

Washingtonridingcentre.org
Under GROUP lessons or EVENTS
☎️ 0191 4162745

Introducing Penny! πŸͺ™ We’re thrilled to share that Penny is now ready to start RDA lead rein lessons after successfully c...
21/10/2025

Introducing Penny! πŸͺ™

We’re thrilled to share that Penny is now ready to start RDA lead rein lessons after successfully completing all of her training! πŸ΄πŸ’š

She’s proven to be calm, gentle, and eager to help riders grow in confidence. We can’t wait for everyone to meet her and see her in action during sessions.

21/10/2025

We have an unexpected visitor in the indoor arena today … an owl! πŸ¦‰

Just sitting up in the rafters watching like it owns the place.. πŸ¦‰ πŸ‘€

For the welfare of the owl and safety of all riders, lessons will take place in the outdoor arena until he finds his way out.

Something spooky’s going on at the riding school ✨

Arena update: ⚠️ officially haunted. 😲 😱Ghost horses spotted in the fog. πŸ‘» 🐎 🌫 Looks like our lesson plans just got… s...
20/10/2025

Arena update: ⚠️ officially haunted. 😲 😱

Ghost horses spotted in the fog. πŸ‘» 🐎 🌫
Looks like our lesson plans just got… spirited

Ride if you dare… πŸ‘»


Spaces available :

27th October Halloween games 2 - 3pm
( canter level ) πŸŽƒ πŸ‘» πŸŽƒ

29th October Halloween Party 6.15 - 7.45pm
( Non ridden) πŸŽƒ πŸ‘» πŸŽƒ

🌟 Horse of the Month – Romany! πŸ΄πŸ’–Romany came to the centre as a young, green pony over 10 years ago. It took her a few y...
19/10/2025

🌟 Horse of the Month – Romany! πŸ΄πŸ’–

Romany came to the centre as a young, green pony over 10 years ago. It took her a few years to find her feet (or hooves! ), but with patience, love, and experience, she’s blossomed into the amazing pony we all know and adore today.

She’s proof that time, trust, and care can truly bring out the best in every horse. πŸ’•

Well done, Romany β€” you’ve earned your moment in the spotlight! ✨

We would love to hear of your riding experience with Romany at the centre.....

For any grieving parents who need support ❀️ Sunderland-based community support group for parents who have lost older ch...
16/10/2025

For any grieving parents who need support ❀️

Sunderland-based community support group for parents who have lost older children/young adults. " I have used this group myself and we're helping them to spread the word. It is also possible to have individual counselling sessions with Be Brave Counselling for FREE. My daughter Maggie was a new rider at your centre , she sadly passed away"

Address

Stephenson Road
Washington
NE373HR

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441914162745

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