Clwyd Special Riding Centre
Inclusive, Connecting, Life-changing.
Summer 2026 at CRSC
Clwyd Special Riding Centre is a registered charity located in Llanfynydd, near Wrexham, North Wales. Our state-of-the-art facilities are fully accessible and we offer a range of inclusive equine assisted services, benefitting people of all ages and abilities..Beginning at the start of the school summer holidays, we have a whole range of fun clubs, activities and events going on at Clwyd Special Riding Centre from para Dressage demos to Vaulting Taster Days, Inclusive Horse Clubs or events like our Barn Dance that are fun for all the family. To find out more, get information on pricing or book your place, email: info@clwydspecialridingcentre.co.uk
Our Services
RDA Carriage Driving
Especially adapted carriages make carriage driving accessible to wheelchair users and those with limited mobility. The exhilarating feeling of movement provided by carriage driving is both therapeutic and a great sport. Our 2km all-weather track offers a unique driving experience around our peaceful setting.
RDA Riding
"We welcome individuals and groups from the age of five to experience life-changing equestrian activities. RDA riding sessions use the unique movement and presence of the horse as a powerful, multi-sensory opportunity for riders to develop physical strength, balance, and coordination. It is also designed to boost self-esteem, grow communication skills, and celebrate what every individual can achieve.
Independent Riding Sessions
Ready to take the reins? Independent riding lessons offer the perfect stepping stone for riders ready to move beyond supported sessions. They focus on building balance, control and confidence in the saddle. It’s a fantastic next step where riders can also work towards Pony Club badges, celebrating their growing knowledge of horse care and riding as they gain more freedom. We challenge riders to refine their technique and master higher-level equestrian skills in a supportive, goal-oriented environment.
Mechanical Horse
Our fully simulated mechanical horse offers a unique and immersive alternative to traditional riding. Equipped with an interactive screen, this innovative trainer helps build core strength, improve balance, and enhance posture — all while keeping the experience engaging and fun. Choose from trotting along a beach, navigating a cross-country course, or perfecting your dressage technique.
Inclusive Clubs
We offer a range of school holiday, after school and weekend clubs throughout the year where young people can make friends, learn about horses and have lots of fun! They include activities such as vaulting, teambuilding, working towards Pony Club Badges, Pony Picnics and lots more.
Designed for young people both with and without disabilities, the clubs provide a safe, inclusive space for everyone.
Hippotherapy
Hippotherapy is a specialised physiotherapy delivered on horseback. It provides powerful rehabilitation, improving core stability, sensory processing, and communication.
Our service is led by Lucy Brookes, a chartered physiotherapist specialising in neurological rehabilitation. Lucy has extensive NHS experience in adult and paediatric neurology, ensuring expert, evidence-based care.
Equine Assisted Learning
Equine assisted learning is an experiential approach that involves working with horses to develop personal, social, and professional skills. Because horses are highly sensitive to human behaviour and emotions, they provide immediate, non-judgmental feedback, helping participants build self-awareness, emotional regulation, and communication skills. By engaging both mind and body in a calm outdoor setting, equine assisted learning also supports stress reduction and overall well-being.
Alternative Education
The British Horse Society Changing Lives Through Horses programme is an alternative educational provision that promotes character-building and encompasses the development of life skills and academic achievement. Delivered within an equine environment, the structured award-based programme links to the national curriculum.
We also offer the Life Hack Course, a life and work skills program, for those who need smaller group sizes or a more individualised approach.
Horse Agility
Horse Agility is an inclusive, unmounted activity where handlers guide horses through a series of ground-based obstacles. Because it takes place entirely on the ground, it focuses deeply on communication, mutual trust, and coordination between horse and handler—without the need for riding. This makes Horse Agility the ideal option for anyone unable to ride, or for those who simply prefer a hands-on, ground-level way to actively connect and build a rewarding partnership with horses.
News and Events
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Equine Carboot Sale
Join us at Clwyd Special Riding Centre for our Equine Car Boot Sale on 11 July 2026. Whether you're looking to sell unwanted equestrian equipment, riding wear, horsey accessories, or simply hunt for a bargain, there's something for everyone.
Pitch Prices:
Cars and small vehicles: £10
Vans and businesses: £25To book email: info@clwydspecialridingcentre.co.uk
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Equine Assisted Creative Writing Workshop
On the 18th of July at 4pm, Clwyd Special Riding Centre is hosting a Equine Assisted Creative Writing Workshop. At a cost of £10. 15 places available. To book, please email info@clwydspecialridingcentre.co.uk
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Vaulting Taster Days
Does you child love horses? Are they interested in trying something new?Equestrian vaulting is a fun inclusive sport for children who want to try something different. Welsh Border Vaulters will be offering two taster days at the centre on 22nd of July and 8th August. No previous experience necessary. Training is done on experienced horses with qualified coaches and training barrels.
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Dressage Demonstration
Join us for an exclusive and inspiring Evening Dressage Demonstration with international British Para Dressage rider Liz McBurney at the Clwyd Special Riding Centre on Wednesday 19th August from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Discover the secrets behind elite-level training as Liz showcases the precision, connection, and skill that took her to the top flights of global Grade V competition. Whether you are an aspiring dressage rider, a fan of para-sports, or simply love horses, this interactive evening promises invaluable insights into training philosophy, horse development, and test riding. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot today to witness world-class horsemanship up close!
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Barn Dance
Dust off your boots and join us for an unforgettable Barn Dance on Saturday 22nd August! This high-energy evening features a brilliant live band and a professional line dancing instructor to guide you through every step, making it perfect for absolute beginners and seasoned dancers alike. Grab a bite and a drink from our fantastic lineup of local food trucks and a fully stocked mobile bar. Tickets are just £10 for adults, £5 for children aged 10–16, and completely free for under 10s, making it the perfect summer night out for the whole family.
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Christmas Fair Raises Over £5,500!
THANK YOU for making this year’s Christmas Fair such a wonderful success and helping us raise over £5,500 for our charity!
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Celebrating our Award Winners 2025
At this year’s Christmas Fair, Clwyd Special Riding Centre proudly celebrated the incredible achievements of four of our members, and the awards they had so deservedly received…
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Thank you to the NFU Mutual’s Ruthin & Dolgellau Agency
Three partners from the NFU Mutual’s Ruthin & Dolgellau Agency present the Centre with a cheque for £7,899!
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Congratulations to Volunteer, Katy Cowan - recognised in local Volunteer of the Year Awards
Congratulations to volunteer, Katy Cowan - nominated for the Flintshire Local Voluntary Council Young Volunteer of the Year Award!
Katy’s journey here at the Centre shows just how life-changing volunteering can be. Read her story in full…
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Award Winning Brooke
We are super proud to share that Brooke, one of our Changing Lives through Horses participants, has been awarded the British Horse Society Changing Lives through Horses ‘Pamela Almond Achieve Award’!
Read the full article and video clip…
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Successful Sopwith Halloween Family Fun Day!
What a hoot we all had on 1st November at our Sopwith Halloween Family Fun Day - raising a spooktastic £911 for our amazing charity! 🎃. Click through to see all the photos.
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Festive fun for all the family at our Christmas Fair!
Come and join us for some festive fun here at the Centre in Llanfynydd! This is a great opportunity to start your Christmas shopping and get into the festive spirit. Say hello to our horses and ponies, and visit Santa!
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Christmas Carol Service
Free festive community event for all the family!
Clwyd Special Riding Centre and St Michael’s Church invite you and your families to a special community service of popular carols and readings, followed by festive mince pies and refreshments.
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Sopwith Halloween Family Fun Day
Come and join us for a spooktacular Saturday packed with Halloween fun for the whole family.
It’s the perfect way to enjoy value-for-money family time this Halloween – we can’t wait to see you there!
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October Half-Term: Halloween Pony Day
Learn, laugh and grow with some spooky fun on our Halloween Pony Day.
Open to all Centre participants.
Book your place by 20th October.
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Horse Talk Summer/Autumn 2025
We’re so excited to bring you the latest edition of Horse Talk, your inside scoop on all things happening here at Clwyd Special Riding Centre. From heart-warming participant stories and updates on our wonderful horses, to upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, this newsletter is your chance to stay connected with everything we’re up to.
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Opening for BHS Coach
Clwyd Special Riding Centre has an exciting opening for a Freelance BHS qualified riding coach to join our friendly team. The role includes coaching our regular and new participants with additional needs. Minimum qualification of BHS Stage 2 Coach.
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Clwyd Special Riding Centre celebrates anniversary
Carriage driving has been part of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) for 50 years, and groups nationwide have been celebrating this milestone. At Clwyd Special Riding Centre, we marked the occasion with a special afternoon of celebrations.
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Volunteer with our Carriage Driving Team!
Our Clwyd RDA Carriage Driving team has exciting opportunities for new volunteers!
- Driving Session Volunteers
- Carriage Maintenance Volunteer
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Riding Session Volunteers Needed!
Would you like to experience the joy of volunteering?
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support our weekly riding sessions, helping people with additional needs enjoy the freedom, confidence, and well-being that horses bring.
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VOLUNTEERS' WEEK 2025: Meet Jim – One of Our Amazing Volunteers!
After retiring early, Jim wanted to stay active and give back to a cause close to his heart. Now, he’s a key part of our gardening and maintenance team, helping to keep the Centre looking its best.
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VOLUNTEERS' WEEK 2025: Volunteers Honoured with RDA President’s Award
We’re incredibly proud that two of Clwyd Special Riding Centre’s long-standing volunteers, Gerry Green and Pam Jones have each been honoured with the prestigious President’s Award from the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).
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VOLUNTEERS' WEEK 2025: FLVC and High Sheriff of Clwyd Celebrate Our Volunteers
Our Clwyd RDA Group volunteers were honoured with a special visit from representatives of the Flintshire Local Voluntary Council (FLVC) and the High Sheriff of Clwyd.
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VOLUNTEERS' WEEK 2025: Thank You, HSBC Bank Volunteers!
We were delighted to welcome teams from HSBC Bank, as part of our employee volunteering programme, for two fantastic days of volunteering at Clwyd Special Riding Centre.
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VOLUNTEERS' WEEK 2025: Volunteer Supper 2025
What better way to kick off National Volunteers' Week than by sharing some wonderful memories from our Volunteer Thank You Supper, held on 9th April.
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Leonie's Story
"Riding did what the doctors thought was impossible."
Leonie Saffy initially started riding at Clwyd Special Riding Centre to build her core strength before major surgery, now she successfully competes as a para-dressage rider.
Watch Leonie as she shares her incredible story and talks about the empowering community the Centre offers.
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'Save Our Centre' Open Day
After 43 years of changing lives through equine-assisted therapy, Clwyd Special Riding Centre is at serious risk of closing.
COME AND SEE OUR CENTRE FOR YOURSELF...
Join us on Monday 28th April 10:30am – 4:30pm. Open to everyone. Come chat with us over tea and cake, meet the horses, and see why this place matters so much to so many.We look forward to seeing you!
Keep following us for updates regarding our Crowdfunder page launching soon!
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Tickets on sale now!
Clwyd Special Riding Centre invites you to join us at our Annual Drinks Party!
Come and join us in the beautiful setting of Rhug Hall, Corwen and celebrate the launch of our fundraising campaign.
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Corporate & Sponsors' Open Day
We look forward to seeing you on Monday 28th April!
Come and hear about the magic of equine-assisted therapy, and how you can help to make a difference.
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Horse Talk Newsletter - Spring 2025
Welcome to Horse Talk, our new quarterly newsletter, bringing you the latest news from Clwyd Special Riding Centre!
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Vacancy for a part-time Book-Keeping & Administrative Assistant
We have an exciting opening in our office team for the right person to get involved with our wonderful charity and to help with the running of the Centre.
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Thank you for supporting us through easyfundraising!
Amazing news, this Donation Day, Clwyd Special Riding Centre has received £134.67 from easyfundraising donations!
Sign up today!
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Remembering Zack
After a long and happy life at Clwyd Special Riding Centre, we share the news that our amazing Zack has peacefully passed away at the grand age of 32.
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Volunteer Opportunity!
Help Us Secure Vital Funding!
Clwyd Special Riding Centre is looking for a volunteer Grants & Fundraising Champion to help us apply for funding from trusts and foundations.
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Horses Wanted
We are currently looking for more horses to join our team. We are looking for geldings only, ideally ride and drive. Weight carriers.
Get in touch if you feel you have a suitable horse…
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How is your New Year's Resolution going?
Why not give yourself extra encouragement to achieve your goals by marrying up your personal challenge with volunteering at Clwyd Special Riding Centre or with raising funds for our charity?
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Make 2025 the year to make a difference!
If you have been considering getting more involved in your local community and charity work, why not make 2025 the year you make it happen?
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Farewell Erik
It is with a very heavy heart that we announce the sad loss of our gentle giant, Erik.
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A reminder of when sessions resume in the New Year, and cancellations due to winter weather
Over the festive period, the main office will be closed from 4pm on Tuesday 24th December and will fully reopen on January 6th. Find out when all sessions resume again in the New Year…
See you in 2025!
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Thank you for your support in 2024!
Wow what a whirlwind of a year 2024 has been! You only have to look at our social media posts to see how busy we have all been this year and what we have achieved…
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Community spirit shines at the Christmas Carol Service.
The evening was filled with joyous carols and readings, followed by the chance to catch up with each other over warm mulled wine and mince pies.
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Not Even a Storm Could Stop Us! A Heartfelt Thanks from Clwyd Special Riding Centre
Against all odds, and the devastating effects of Storm Darragh that swept across Wales, our community, staff, volunteers, participants and supporters pulled together to make the fair an incredible success!
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Watch the video!
This special five minute video, sees the team behind the IOM RDA Group and the magic of coming to our Centre for their residential holidays.
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Make today the day to find out more about volunteering at Clwyd Special Riding Centre!
Volunteers are the lifeline of our charity.
You don't have to be horsey to volunteer here! If you have a skill or qualification that you feel would be of benefit, then we want to hear from you! -
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Christmas Carol Service - Wednesday 11th December 6pm
Clwyd Special Riding Centre and St. Michael's Church invite you to a special community service of popular carols and readings, followed by festive refreshments, kindly provided by The Cross Keys, Llanfynydd.
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There's still time to donate good quality items for our fair.
Make space for your new gifts from Santa by donating items for our pre-loved stalls!
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Christmas Fair - Saturday 7th December 10am - 1pm
Come and join us for some festive fun here at the Centre in Llanfynydd!
Corporate partnerships are an incredibly important aspect of our charity, along with the relationships we develop through them. We consider it more a friendly relationship that benefits not only our charity but also the companies and employees we work with.
Find out more about the companies working with us to make the magic happen.
How you can support us…
Clwyd Special Riding Centre is an independent charity; we receive no public funding and rely on income generated from the hire of our facilities and the generosity of our donors and supporters including businesses, sponsors, and trusts and foundations.
Every penny, minute of time and donation is appreciated and enables us to continue to support those who turn to us.
Time donated by our volunteers is pure gold. The more volunteers we have, the more opportunities we can offer to more participants. There are many ways you can be part of our charity. Choose how you would like to get involved with our wonderful charity…
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