West Wirral Riding School provides therapeutic riding sessions for disabled riders in the Wirral area of North West England. The school operates as part of the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA), a nationally recognised charity that supports riders with a wide range of physical, learning and sensory disabilities through equine-assisted activity. Sessions are delivered on a weekly basis during term time, giving riders a consistent routine throughout the school year.
The school's work focuses entirely on therapeutic riding rather than general riding lessons. Sessions take place on Tuesdays and are led by qualified coaches alongside a team of volunteers who assist with horse handling, mounting, and supporting riders throughout the lesson. This volunteer-led model is a core part of how RDA groups operate, and the school welcomes people interested in giving their time to support the sessions. Children are among those who take part, alongside adult riders, making the group accessible to a broad age range.
As an accredited member of the Riding for the Disabled Association, the school follows the RDA's standards for safety, horse welfare and instructor qualification. The centre is set up to be accessible, with arrangements in place to help riders with differing mobility and support needs take part in lessons. The therapeutic focus means that each session is planned around the individual rider's goals, whether those relate to physical strength, balance, communication or simply the enjoyment of being around horses.
West Wirral Riding School is based in Wirral in North West England. Those interested in booking sessions for a rider, or in volunteering, are advised to contact the school directly to find out about availability, session times and the referral process for new riders. Further information about the Riding for the Disabled Association and its network of groups can be found through the national charity.