Support the Ride to Independence team to show....

"The impossible, can be possible"

In February 2026 a team of 6 ladies, including EPA founder Steph who is disabled, will take on EPA's flagship challenge when they will travel to Argentina to begin their epic journey. The team will spend 7 days riding across the Andes, following the route taken by General José de San Martin and his army in 1817 to liberate Chile from the Spanish monarchy. The team will finish in Chile, having ridden mountains up to 4,400m in height and slept in tents for the duration of the expedition. All kit needed for the expedition, including Steph's wheelchair, will be carried on mules whilst the team make this arduous journey.

Through this challenging expedition, the team seek to inspire others to go and have their own adventures and to show the impossible can be possible . The team will demonstrate what determination, passion, courage and team work can achieve. The team want to raise disability awareness and get those often-difficult conversations started, whilst evidencing the difference between equality and equity.

Equine Para-Adventures aims to provide opportunities for disabled adults to be involved in equine activities outside of classic equestrian centres/riding school set ups. These will take the form of challenges, adventures and expeditions, equine therapy type activities in 'real life' settings, and 'taster' sessions for disabled adults interested in working in the equestrian industry.

The funds donated will be used towards the Ride to Independence expedition, with any surplus funding being used by EPA to enable other disabled riders to experience their own adventures.