Embracing Diversity, Empowering Minds

At DRC (Daniel’s Ride Centre), we believe in the transformative power of nature, animals, and education. Nestled in the heart of Tamar National Park on a sprawling 43-acre farm, we are dedicated to nurturing inclusion, fostering well-being, and providing meaningful learning experiences in a rural-inspired setting.

Welcome to Daniel's Ride CIC

Diverse Association, Nurturing Inclusion & Equality, Learning Skills & Well-being in, Rural Inspired Disciplines, & Environment

Daniel’s Ride CIC is a community-driven organisation founded in 2022 with a simple yet powerful mission: to create spaces where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities can flourish. Our inspiration? The resilience of our founder’s son, Daniel. Since our inception, we’ve been dedicated to providing opportunities for personal growth, connection, and empowerment.

From therapeutic Green Care programmes to dynamic educational experiences and exciting plans for our upcoming indoor arena, we offer a wide range of opportunities for growth, connection, and empowerment. Join us on the journey towards a brighter, more inclusive future.

What They Say

Excellent visit, which the students really enjoyed. The staff were friendly, welcoming and clearly passionate about how they are running the farm. The content of the day had been well thought-out, and tied-in perfectly with the GCSE Biology syllabus in relation to Biodiversity. Even the constant rain didn't dampen the spirits. We shall definitely make this an annual visit as part of the Year 11 curriculum, and other parts of the school are keen to make use of the facilities too.

Students had a very enjoyable day undertaking farm maintenance duties. Some very good feedback about the day’s activities. Students looking forward to future visits.

Thank you again, being able to groom and handle the ponies which some students said they wouldn’t do was character building and showed them what they can do if they try. By the end of the session, ALL of the students had groomed and led the ponies around. To finish the session with an informative quiz around what products we can get from different animals was very interesting. The added bonus of each student being able to safely handle some beautiful kittens was lovely. Thank you again.

Great adaptation for different age groups. Linked really well to learning in class, very engaging – every child getting involved. Lovely facilities, enthusiastic and friendly farmers. Helpful and answered any questions the children had!

The children came back full of information about hedgerows and about tractor manufacturers. Abbie was very informative and the visit was well organised. It was a great experience for the class.

The trip was very well-planned and catered for all the young people's different abilities.

The students enjoying playing with the dogs and using the binoculars to see and identify birds. They also enjoyed engaging with nature on a woodland walk, collecting natural materials for their bug houses.

Therapeutic Green Care

Backed by extensive research, Green Care has been proven to promote personal development, social connection, and physical exercise while providing relief from stress and fostering a peaceful environment. Our inclusive sessions cater to individuals of all abilities and are tailored to address a variety of conditions, including depression, anxiety, autism, dementia, and more.

Education Centre

Ignite your curiosity at our Education Centre, where learning comes to life in the great outdoors. Offering a wide range of accredited qualifications and certificated courses from ASDAN and AQA, our programmes blend academic enrichment with hands-on experiences for learners of all ages. Our facilities and teaching styles are designed to accommodate diverse learning needs.

Indoor Arena

We're excited to announce our plans for an indoor arena. With secured planning permission and ongoing fundraising efforts, this new facility will allow us to expand our animal-assisted interventions and physical activities. From equine therapy and training to riding and carriage driving, our indoor arena will provide a dedicated space for individual and group sessions.

What is green Care?

The benefits of Green Care for an individual include:

Learn more about social prescribing in the natural environment and take a read of evidence-backed research.

Get in Touch

Ready to embark on your journey of growth and discovery with Daniels Ride CIC? Contact us today to learn more about our programmes, facilities, and how you can get involved. Together, we can unlock potential, build communities, and create a brighter future for all.

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