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RDB Programmes cater to participants living with a wide range of intellectual and physical disabilities, starting from 3 years of age.
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Volunteers are essential in every area of RDB life. Whatever skills you can bring, giving your time to RDB will mean that more disabled people can enjoy the therapy and fun of horses.
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The Associação de Equitação Adaptada Barlavento / Riding for the Disabled Barlavento (RDB) is situated at Centro Hípico Quinta do Paraiso Alto, near Bensafrim. All the horses are specially trained and selected for their calm nature and patience.
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We hold various events throughout the year and also enter national and international events such as the Special Olympics. Check out our events page to see what is coming up soon!
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Associação de Equitação Adaptada Barlavento | Riding for the Disabled Barlavento

Riding for the Disabled Barlavento (RDB)

The Associação de Equitação Adaptada Barlavento / Riding for the Disabled Barlavento (RDB) is situated in the West of the Algarve, Portugal and was created at the beginning of 2007 to promote the aims of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).

We operate in the beautiful Barlavento region of the Algarve and are based at the ‘O Centro Hípico de Quinta do Paraíso Alto‘, Bensafrim. This location is in a central catchment location for the West Algarve, close to the Monchique Hills and just 5kms from the old fishing Port of Lagos.

RDB is a voluntary, non-profit making organisation dedicated to making a real and lasting difference to the lives of disabled people, enabling them to ride in order to improve their health, well-being and to achieve new goals.

VOLUNTEER

Volunteering at RDB is rewarding and fulfilling. No prior experience is necessary, all training is provided and open to all ages 16 and over. Come and join the RDB family!
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DONATE

Make a difference to someone's life by donating to RDB. There are many ways to contribute; donate your time, money, services, experience...every little bit helps!
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SPONSOR

If you are a business, a trust, or an individual, and you would like to discuss sponsorship, we welcome having a discussion with you. Just give us a call!
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Associação de Equitação Adaptada Barlavento | Riding for the Disabled Barlavento

Help Support Riding for the Disabled Barlavento

RDB is committed to providing life-changing experiences for disabled children and adults across the western Algarve.
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Associação de Equitação Adaptada Barlavento | Riding for the Disabled Barlavento

Centro Hípico Quinta Paraíso Alto
Fronteira, Bensafrim, 8600-089 LAGOS

Tel: +351 282 912 682
Email: maddiegrossey@gmail.com

Benefits of RDB for Riders

Connect with Nature

RDB is a unique opportunity to get up close to animals , to be outside in the fresh air and enjoying nature

Recommended by Medics

RDB is great for muscle strength, co-ordination, increasing stamina, concentration and balance

Develop New Skills

Whilst RDB isn't about competition, we do encourage our riders to strive to be their best. We have Olympic riders!

Socialisation

Group lessons provide riders with the opportunity to join in with their peers and develop friendships which can be invaluable

Core Muscles

The movement of the horse is similar to the motion of walking, teaching rhythmical patterns to the muscles of the legs & trunk

Inclusivity

RDB is for any age from 3 and over and we strive to include riders from different backgrounds, genders and abilities