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About us
Who we are
Our Mission at The Horse Rangers Association (HRA) seeks to provide a healthy and fulfilling opportunity for young people, regardless of background and ability, to develop character, responsibility and a concern for animals, the world we live in and other people, in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Our Vision is for HRA to be recognised within the local community as providing the highest standard of personal development for young people.
HRA Is a registered charity based at the Royal Mews, Hampton Court. It focuses on teaching young people horsemanship and how to care for horses and ponies. We are not a riding school; instead we use the horses and ponies to help Rangers in their own personal development. We have a small staff team and volunteers are responsible for the delivery of most of our activities. We rely on voluntary monthly subscriptions for most of our income, supplemented by fund raising and charitable donations.
Our nine key principles are:
1. Open to all. Subscriptions are kept as low as possible and we operate a grants policy at the discretion of the Trustees to ensure that no one is denied access as a result of their financial circumstances. Approximately 30% of all Rangers receive some form of financial assistance from HRA to meet the cost of their membership. Rangers come from all types of background, with the majority receiving state funded education.
2. Equal Opportunities Membership is available to all young people. Where possible, those with Special Needs are integrated within the mainstream activities of the organisation. However, some benefit more from joining our Special Needs section which runs throughout the week during term-time and is part of the Riding for the Disabled Association.
3. Personal Development As they progress, Rangers learn the skills necessary to look after the horses and ponies. Rangers develop confidence and a sense of pride in themselves and their abilities.
4. Caring for Others As they get older, Rangers take on additional responsibilities by supervising the younger Rangers.
5. Commitment The benefit that a young person gets from being a Ranger will depend upon their level of commitment to achieving their individual goals. The organisation is open throughout the year and members are expected to attend as often as possible.
6. Achievement focused We operate a badge system to encourage and reward personal development.
7. Progressive The range of opportunities available to Rangers increases as they progress and develop their skills base. Rangers are encouraged to become Leaders and Instructors when they become adults.
8. Fun Rangers and volunteers should find participation in HRA activities both enjoyable and satisfying.
9. Safety Horse riding is a dangerous sport, we take Health and Safety seriously and try to mitigate the risk to members through the implementation of best practice procedures.
