A Riding for the Disabled (RDA) centre in West Norfolk has received Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding of 57,109 from the Borough Council of Kings Lynn & West Norfolk.The Magpie Centre, whichhas been operating as a dedicated RDA Riding Centre from Wallington Hallfor over 30 years, is using the money to carry out a full refurbishment of its outdoor arena. The RDA has been named as the official charity for the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials which get underway in Oxfordshire today (Thursday 18 September) and runs until Sunday.Work underwayThe CIL funding was granted on 29 March 2025 and work is underway on the installation of the new all-weather riding arena complete with fencing and gates.It is hoped the refurbishment, which is being delivered by local company AB Equestrian Fencing and Groundwork Ltd, will be completed this month.We are extremely grateful for this CIL funding, which allows us to make a long-term investment in the future of our riders, said Scilla Ash, trustee at the Magpie Centre.Wed also like to thank AB Equestrian Fencing and Groundwork Ltd for their expert work in delivering this project. The new arena will give our riders the very best chance to learn, grow, and succeed from their first lessons right through.The Magpie Centre gives over 130 riding and carriage driving lessonsa week to people of all ages and abilities and is supported by over 50 volunteersfrom the local community who help in lessons, with the ponies, with field maintenance and with fundraising.Image The Magpie Centre.Related contentAn important milestone: RDA partners with Hartpury on revolutionary research projectMaster saddler wins national shire horse title with harness she handcrafted herselfYorkshire equine hospital performs pioneering stomach surgery to remove tumour from horseClydesdale with 720 colon twist has colic surgery two months after giving birthThe post RDA centre receives funding to refurbish its outdoor arena appeared first on Your Horse.