Providing therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities.
The Magpie Centre, RDA West Norfolk
Our horses and ponies provide therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities.
We offer activities such as riding and carriage driving to all age groups and, wherever possible, to people with any disability. We also offer ‘Tea with a Pony’ for those living with dementia or other disabilities and Equine Assisted Learning Therapy (EALT) a programme encouraging interaction between horses and people to promote mental well being.
We have been carrying out our life-changing activities at our Wallington Hall location for over 30 years, and we take great pride in the exceptional standard of our instructors and volunteers.
We rely on voluntary help, as well as donations and legacies to deliver our services.
Support Us
It costs around £150,000 a year to keep the Magpie Centre running and much of this money comes from small donations made by members of the public and local businesses.
You can make a donation via the PayPal Giving Fund.
Take Part
Our goal is to give each rider, whatever their ability, the opportunity to be in control of their pony within a supportive and structured environment and perhaps most importantly to have fun.
Our carriages are especially designed to carry wheelchairs if required and every time a disabled driver is taken out they can be accompanied by their carer if appropriate.
Equine assisted learning therapy is a tailor-made, six week programme designed to promote mental well being through the relationship you can build with the horse.
An opportunity for those living with dementia or other disabilities to meet, stroke and spend time with our fantastic ponies. Full Wheelchair access available.
Support Us
It costs around £150,000 a year to keep the Centre running, much of which comes from small donations made by members of the public and local businesses.
Visit our online shop where you can sponsor one of our horses or ponies as well as being able to buy Magpie Centre gifts, clothing and other merchandise.
Join us! Your time could make a real difference to the lives of the people who use our Centre. We have plenty of horsey and non-horsey roles.
What's New
Craft Fair Announced for June 2022
A Craft Fair & ‘Have a Go’ Dog Agility will be taking place at the Magpie Centre on Saturday 25th June! Put the date in
Join the Hoofbeats Ride at Wallington Hall
Register to join this organised ride, around the beautiful grounds of Wallington Hall, taking place on 12th June.
Events
Craft Fair & Dog Show
A Craft Fair & ‘Have a Go’ Dog Agility will be taking place at the Magpie Centre on Saturday 25th June! Put the date in