Clwyd Special Riding Centre is a registered charity located in Llanfynydd, near Wrexham, North Wales. The Centre provides state-of-the-art facilities that are fully accessible and inclusive for a wide variety of equine-based activities, benefitting people of all ages with a wide range of disabilities and additional needs, including mental health and well-being.
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 offer riding sessions for groups and individuals from the age of five. In our sessions, the horse provides a focus for a wide range of physical activities, and educational activities that help to build skills in literacy, numeracy and communication.
Independent Riding
Independent sessions offer more able riders with additional needs, the opportunity to take their riding skills to the next level.
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.
Hippotherapy
Hippotherapy is physiotherapy on horseback. This specialist physiotherapy utilises the specific movements of a horse to provide rehabilitation to a wide range of both adult and paediatric neurological and complex conditions. It is also proven to improve motor, sensory and language skills.
Changing Lives Through Horses
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.
Horse Agility
Horse Agility is an inclusive and engaging activity where handlers guide horses through a series of ground-based obstacles. It focuses on communication, trust, and coordination between horse and handler — all without the need for riding.
This makes Horse Agility an ideal option for participants with additional needs, who may not be able to ride, the opportunity to actively engage with horses.
When integrated into Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) programmes, it can offer a wide range of physical, emotional, and therapeutic benefits.
News and Events
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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.
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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!
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…
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.
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