Horses are amazing animals and through them we make real and lasting differences to the lives of local children and adults with additional needs. At Scropton Riding for the Disabled (Scropton RDA) our horses and activities offer opportunities to develop a wide variety of life skills, improve health and well-being, build abilities and all whilst getting active and having fun. We help an enormous range of disabilities; physical, learning, sensory, multiple and profound, and more recently those with mental health problems as well. Our activities include riding, horse care and horse agility allowing us to work with a wide range of disabilities and needs. What characterises all our participants is their difficulties accessing mainstream activities. Their needs are a barrier to taking part in sport, being active, socialising, communicating, getting out and joining in.  We cater for this very wide range of needs with activities at different levels suitable for everyone to access. Located in South Derbyshire, we have the capacity to support around 300 participants each year.  Our Centre is much more than just a riding centre with many local groups and individuals involved, giving it a real sense of community.