1 / 3Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
📍 Carshalton, Greater London
Registered charity in Carshalton offering therapeutic horse sessions for people with disabilities aged 3 to 75+. Includes mounted, unmounted, and vaulting sessions. Demand is high with waiting lists up to two years.
My autistic twins love it here! The horses are beautiful, well looked after and the staff and volunteers.. what can I say AMAZING! ❤️ warm, welcoming and so understanding when my twins can be dysregulated. Just a beautiful place and and a true asset to the area. Thank you for all your support and efforts it does mean a lot for my twins ☺️
🏆 Family Action Verdict
The best specialist therapeutic riding option for families with children who have disabilities. Coaches understand individual needs in depth and horses are carefully matched. Apply to the waiting list as early as possible — lists occasionally close due to demand.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Frances
3 years ago
“My autistic twins love it here! The horses are beautiful, well looked after and the staff and volunteers.. what can I say AMAZING! ❤️ warm, welcoming and so understanding when my twins can be dysregulated. Just a beautiful place and and a true asset to the area. Thank you for all your support and efforts it does mean a lot for my twins ☺️”
Sam Weston
8 years ago
“The staff are amazing and obviously love what they do. All the horses are matched with the childrens individual needs. Everything you need from disabled toilets with push button automatic doors to riding hats and boots. The kids LOVE it. Well worth a visit if you haven't tried it yet.”
El Ford
9 years ago
“The care and facilities are superb for such a range of abilities. The staff are truly excellent. The many helpers and volunteers give the place a good buzz. It has a lengthy waiting list I believe but well well worth it.”
sorcha ford
4 years ago
“Amazing centre with fabulous staff team and well trained horses. I’m so grateful for this centre as they have helped my daughter build strength whilst also teaching her to ride a horse.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
The Diamond Centre is a registered charity providing therapeutic horse activities for riders with disabilities from age 3 upward. Sessions include mounted riding, unmounted groundwork, vaulting, and sensory horse experiences. Coaches match horses individually to each rider's needs. The centre has full accessibility facilities including disabled toilets with automatic doors, and supplies all riding equipment. Waiting lists currently run up to two years.
