FAQs

Conquest Centre for Disabled Riders is a registered Charity (no. 1103883) and a Member of the Riding for the Disabled Association
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When is the Conquest Centre open?
The Conquest Centre operates seven days a week.  We offer carriage driving on Mondays, RDA lessons Tuesday - Saturday and able-bodied lessons Tuesday - Sunday.  Our term dates are listed on the Conquest Centre Diary Dates here.

Who will instruct me?
All riders are supervised by qualified instructors and assisted by a large number of helpers - up to three for each rider.

Do you do only do RDA riding?
No we also offer able-bodied riding, stable days (both RDA and able-bodied) and Pony Club activities.

How can horse riding help disabled people?
The close contact with the horse brings many riders immense pleasure. Those riders with less mobility receive valuable exercise through the rhythm of the movement of the horse. Gradually the rider can increase flexibility and improve muscle strength.

Can I ride outside?
As well as the purpose-built indoor school, the Centre has a short track circling an orchard giving the opportunity to ride outside when the ground and weather is suitable. Riders can see much more when on horseback, for example, the views across the fields to the Quantock Hills.

Will I make progress?
The Centre has a grading structure in place that riders can work towards. It includes general riding ability, the points of the horse, handling and stable management. Careful supervision ensure that most riders can record steady progress.

How can I help?
We are always in need of volunteers to help.  We run regular Volunteer Induction days, where you will receive the basic training required to help out.  You do not have to have previous experience with horses to help us out.  You can download an application form from the Downloads area.