• Hilary Cottage, Glen Rushen Road , Glen Maye
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Manx Carriage Driving 4 Disabled

Welcome to the home of Manx Carriage Driving 4 Disabled – MCD4D!

Founded in 2014 by local folk. Our ethos is to share the experience of Carriage Driving with others.

The Group operates at Ballavartyn Equestrian Centre, Santon, where the facilities allow us to operate in all weathers. We run sessions on weekdays and weekends, currently Fridays and Sundays (where possible).

MCD4D consists of Volunteers, of whom, some are RDA UK qualified Carriage Driving coaches and ALL volunteers are trained, and validated by the RDA UK  Volunteer green Card system.

Our Committee structure is:

    • Chair – Mrs Margot Dahn
    • Secretary – Jessica Corlett
    • Treasurer – Ms Clare Christian
    • Group Organiser – Mrs Liz Lillie
    • RDA UK Carriage Driving Assessor and Coach – Mrs Linda Kneale
    • RDA UK Qualified Carriage Driving Coaches – Mrs Margot Dahn, Mrs Carolyn Skelly, Mr Ian Wilcock, Sharon Garrett & Roger Phillips
    • Patron – Dr Bethany Haller Moore

Our directors are:

  • Ms Clare Christian
  • Mrs Margot Dahn
  • Mrs Elizabeth Lillie
  • Mrs Linda Kneale
  • Mr Ian Wilcock
  • Mrs Carolyn Galloway
“RDA therapy is often disguised as an opportunity to have fun!”
“Carriage Driving offers an element of excitement, often denied to many people, especially those who have been affected by an accident or serious illness, and offers them the chance to regain mobility, a sense of achievement and inclusion.”
👇 A word from our patron 👇

Benefits Include

Self Esteem

Building of self esteem and confidence

Inclusion

Social connection with others and inclusion

Stimulation

Stimulation and encouragement

Education

Educational activities and personal achievements

Focus

Concentration and focus skills developed

Student Sessions

Help Suzie Heap in our Parish Walk Fundraising for MCD4D
To mark MCD4D’s 10th anniversary, Suzie Heap is taking on the Parish Walk to raise funds and awareness for MCD4D. Every donation helps with the high costs of horse care, ensuring we can continue with our work.
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