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Accessibility Statement

Last updated: 21 September 2026

1. Our commitment to accessibility

The Rider’s Yard is committed to making our website accessible and easy to use for as many people as reasonably possible.

We want riders and visitors to be able to access information about our community, rides, events and services regardless of their individual circumstances or the technology they use to access our website.

Our website is:

www.theridersyard.co.uk

2. Our approach

We aim to make our website:

  • Clear and easy to understand

  • Easy to navigate

  • Usable on mobile, tablet and desktop devices

  • Compatible with commonly used modern web browsers

  • Accessible to people using assistive technologies where reasonably possible

  • Designed with readability and usability in mind

Our website is built using Wix, which provides a range of accessibility features and tools.

We aim to use these features where appropriate and available.

3. Accessibility features

We aim to provide accessibility features including:

  • Clear page structures and headings

  • Readable text

  • Appropriate colour contrast

  • Descriptive links

  • Accessible navigation

  • Mobile-responsive layouts

  • Alternative text for images where appropriate

  • Clear forms and labels

  • Keyboard-accessible functionality where supported

  • Avoiding unnecessary or inaccessible visual effects where reasonably possible

The availability of individual accessibility features may vary depending on the website functionality and third-party services being used.

4. Images and alternative text

Where appropriate, we aim to provide alternative text for meaningful images.

Some decorative images may not require alternative text.

User-generated content, social media content and third-party content may not always meet the same accessibility standards.

5. Videos and multimedia

Where we publish videos, we aim to make multimedia content as accessible as reasonably possible.

Where appropriate, this may include:

  • Captions

  • Text descriptions

  • Accessible titles

  • Other supporting information

Some older or third-party content may not have all of these features.

6. Third-party content

The Rider’s Yard website may contain links, embedded content or functionality provided by third parties.

This may include:

  • Social media

  • Maps

  • Route-planning services

  • Event services

  • Payment services

  • Other external platforms

We do not control the accessibility of third-party websites or services.

Where possible, we will aim to choose services that provide reasonable accessibility features.

7. Known limitations

We are continuously developing The Rider’s Yard website and community.

Some content or functionality may not currently be fully accessible to everyone.

Potential limitations may include:

  • Older content

  • Third-party embedded content

  • User-generated content

  • Social media content

  • Certain interactive features

  • Content provided by external services

We aim to identify and address accessibility issues as they are brought to our attention.

8. Accessibility feedback

If you experience difficulty accessing any part of our website, please let us know.

We welcome feedback about:

  • Pages that are difficult to navigate

  • Text that is difficult to read

  • Images that need alternative descriptions

  • Forms that are difficult to complete

  • Keyboard navigation problems

  • Screen-reader compatibility issues

  • Other accessibility barriers

Please contact:

The Rider’s Yard
Email: contact@theridersyard.co.uk
Website: www.theridersyard.co.uk

When contacting us, please provide:

  • The page or feature you were trying to use

  • The problem you experienced

  • What you were trying to do

  • Any technology or assistive technology you were using, if relevant

This information can help us investigate and resolve the issue.

9. Alternative ways to access information

If you are unable to access particular information or functionality on our website, contact us at:

contact@theridersyard.co.uk

Where reasonably possible, we will try to provide the information or assistance you require in an alternative format.

10. Reviewing accessibility

We will review the accessibility of our website as it develops.

This may include:

  • Reviewing website structure

  • Checking new content

  • Responding to accessibility feedback

  • Improving navigation

  • Reviewing third-party services

  • Making improvements where reasonably possible

As The Rider’s Yard grows, we will continue to look for ways to improve the accessibility of our website and community.

11. Changes to this statement

We may update this Accessibility Statement when:

  • The website changes

  • New features are introduced

  • Accessibility improvements are made

  • Accessibility standards or legal requirements change

The date at the top of this page shows when the statement was last updated.

12. Contact us

For accessibility questions, feedback or requests, please contact:

The Rider’s Yard
Email: contact@theridersyard.co.uk
Website: www.theridersyard.co.uk
Based in: Lancaster & Morecambe, United Kingdom

Last updated: 21 September 2026

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