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About SARDA Durban

In riding a horse, freedom and independence become a reality…

SARDA Durban was established in 1980 and has been in operation from 2007 at the beautiful Ridgetop Equestrian Centre. Along with Natasha Parker Riding School SARDA Durban has a wonderful new home at The Jockey Academy , 15 J B Mcintosh Drive Summerveld. This is a superb venue for us with ease of access for all our children and the use of some amazing facilities , including an under cover Arena.

Our vision is to improve the quality of life for children with special needs through the physical, cognitive, social and emotional benefits associated with therapeutic horse riding.

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Our Mission Statement

A NPO providing free therapeutic horse riding to organisations, for children with special needs, from various schools and child care facilities in the greater Durban area. We aim to maintain a high standard of Therapeutic Horse riding by providing qualified Horse Riding instructors and fully trained dedicated volunteers.

7.5% of South Africans have a disability, that’s 2.9 million South African people.

SARDA Durban provides a unique experience for children with special needs to have fun, enjoy themselves and improve their way of life through Therapeutic Horse Riding lessons.

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NEWS UPDATE July 2025

SARDA Durban are thrilled to announce our new home is situated at the South African Jockey Academy 15 J …

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Riding lessons provided free for children with special needs

All fundraising is used for the care, feeding and stabling of our horses, for saddles and equipment.