About this yard
West Lothian RDA has provided therapeutic riding lessons for over 40 years, based on ten acres of the Hopetoun Estate at Whitequarries, Abercorn. Participants range in age from 3 to 50, some referred by healthcare professionals and some self-referred, with sessions running an April-to-October season on the group's outdoor arena. The charity is entirely volunteer-run and relies on 10-12 volunteers per session.
Note: as of the group's last published status update (5 October 2025), the 2025 season had ended and the waiting list was closed, worth confirming current availability directly before referring anyone.
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Visit WebsiteGeneral riding kit (check with your yard)
A riding hat to a current recognised safety standard. Many yards lend hats; ask when you book.
Boots with a small heel are usual for riding. Requirements vary by yard, so check when you book.
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes you can move in. Check with the yard if you are unsure.
Long hair tied back, and jewellery removed before riding.
New to riding kit? Read our guide to what to wear horse riding.
Riders arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be able to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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