Buxton Riding School

18/07/2026

arena ready for chapel dressage

15/06/2026

dressage will be set up from 12 pm sat 20th if you want to hire for practise for chapel and district dressage comp on sunday 21st

23/03/2026

News release 22 March 2026
(JS/2026/01)
BUSINESS AS USUAL AT BUXTON’S DISABLED RIDING CHARITY
Business is continuing as usual at Helen Atkin Group Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), where all riding and carriage driving sessions remain unaffected by forthcoming changes at Buxton Riding School.
“Both I and my fellow trustees would like to reassure all our riders, parents, carers and supporters that we are operating as normal after the announcement that riding lessons will no longer be available at Buxton Riding School from the end of March,” said Group Chairperson Janine Frost.
“I am pleased to report that we are committed to continuing the close partnership we have forged with riding school owners Louise and Dave Thompson over almost four decades to ensure that disabled people of all ages across the High Peak will still have access to regular, life-changing riding therapy sessions.
“We also hope that all those who very generously donate funds to enable us to operate will continue to support us as we look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary next year, as well as throughout the years to come.
“We are a self-supporting, registered charity, and as such have to raise all our own income, as well as relying on the commitment and generosity of our dedicated community of unpaid volunteers to continue making a massive difference to so many disabled people’s lives.”
Helen Atkin Group RDA hires ponies and horses from Buxton Riding School at Fern Farm, Fern Road, to enable around 80 riders aged from six to more than 60 to enjoy the physical and mental benefits of horse riding in its state-of-the-art, purpose-built arena, which opened in 2021. It was officially opened by multi-Gold Medal winning Paralympic dressage rider Sir Lee Pearson CBE in 2022, and played host to an official visit from HRH The Princess Royal, President of the national Riding for the Disabled Association, in 2025.
For further information, and to discover how you can donate or volunteer to play an active role in Helen Atkin Group RDA’s success story, visit https://www.helenatkinrda.org.uk/.

15/03/2026

14/03/2026

arena for hire with or without jumps 💪💪

12/03/2026

07/03/2026

IMPORTANT please read

From Friday 27th March , its time to close buxton riding school doors for lessons ! it has been the hardest decision i have ever made but i have an injury that is going to force major surgery which working with horses is NOT recommended our staff have found alternative work this winter which i dont blame them and some of our main horses are old and tired like myself and will cost £1000s to replace. i want to thank every single customer that have supported BRS for the 40 years we have been open and we are very sorry of any upset it will cause. we will carry on with the riding for disabled and hire of facilities louise thompson ###

02/03/2026

new prices 2026

24/02/2026

REMINDER !! please bare with us everyone we hopefully opening week commencing 3rd march but having a few issues getting reopen due to illnesses and organising staff🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾