MBE an 'unexpected' reward for disabled riding school founder
A Shropshire woman who has dedicated her life to founding and running a riding school for disabled children says being mentioned in the King's Birthday Honours was "unexpected".
Jane Barker from Yeaton in Baschurch has been given made an MBE for services to charity and to people with disabilities for her work with the Perry Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Group.
The 73-year-old began running the group from home and then in 2009 began the 10-year search for a suitable site and sufficient funds.
She also energised a team to raise £1.5 million to build the world class Cavalier Centre, which opened in 2019 and has benefited hundreds of disabled and disadvantaged people every year.
Mrs Barker has also inspired and helped hundreds of people to get involved in RDA, including young people who have been rewarded by acquiring skills to help them into employment.
