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Erme Valley RDA | Staff receiving certificates for 25 years of serviceErme Riding for the Disabled Group is run by a trustee committee and are fortunate enough to have:

  • Three senior instructors
  • Three group instructors
  • Several assistant instructors
  • 50 trained volunteers

The volunteers are an essential part of our team. It may require as many as 3 volunteers to help each client; helping with guiding the horse, balance and teaching new skills.

If you are interested in volunteering with our organisation, have a look at the profiles of some of our staff below and call us on 01752 894348.

Erme Valley RDA | Peggy DouglasPeggy Douglas
Senior Instructor
As well as being a senior instructor, Peggy is also the founder of the Erme RDA, which started with only two children and two parents!
Erme Valley RDA | Sue PartridgeSue Partridge
Instructor
Erme Valley RDA | Jane LankesterJane Lankester
Chairman and Group Instructor
One of the Erme Valley RDA's longest standing members, Jane has been with the group 25 years.
Erme Valley RDA | Lesley StaddonLesley Staddon
Training Instructor
Lesley is new to the group and is BHSA1, and now a training instructor
Erme Valley RDA | Mary MacLaughlinMary MacLachlan
Senior Instructor
Erme Valley RDA stalwart, adored by all who know her and affectionately referred to as "Mary Mac!" Mary is also a retired physio and the "Senior Admin Officer".
Erme Valley RDA | Judy WilliamsJudy Williams
Helper
Judy has been a helper for many years, having originally been with the South Hams RDA. Judy is also the groups diplomat and all around PR person
Erme Valley RDA | Joy WattsJoy Watts
Chairman and Senior Instructor
Joy has been a helper an instructor at the Erme Valley RDA for 25 years, and is constantly inspired by the overwhelming benefits of horse riding and its astounding effect on those with disabilities.
Erme Valley RDA | Caroline ThomasCaroline Thomas
Volunteer
Caroline has been a trustee of Erme Valley RDA for 20 years, and is invaluable to the group.

Erme Valley RDA | Ella ReedElla Reed
Committee Member and Group Instructor

Erme Valley RDA | Jeannie FrapeJeannie Frape
Instructor

Erme RDA Staff Member Fran Jenkins Fran Jenkins
Trustee