Riding

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Permalink Reply by Carol Gow on September 2, 2010 at 2:20am

Hello everyone
The spelling of Riding has been corrected on the main post.
I will get a keyboard that doesn't stick - promise.
A keyboard that sticks and Ataxia do not go together!!
Regards
Carol

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Permalink Reply by Kati on September 2, 2010 at 8:22am

I used to work for Riding for Disabled many years ago.

We mainly had kids and some adults but usually who had severe physical and learning disabilities.

For children sometimes we had to ride on horse with them so they were infront of us this worked with small kids but obviously two adults be too heavy for some horses.

You can get special seats, I saw them been used on the BBC program 'Beyond Boundaries' where a group of young adults with varying disabilities trek across peru/africa etc.

Here's one pic I found on internet, I think was was custom done for someone. (so expensive)

You would have to find your nearest Riding for Disabled and ask what saddles they have available

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Permalink Reply by Alan Thomas on September 2, 2010 at 2:35pm

to find your nearest riding for the disabled group
http://www.riding-for-disabled.org.uk/

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Permalink Reply by Carol Gow on September 2, 2010 at 3:04pm

Hello Katie
Thank you. I have e-mailed the RDA near me and am awaiting a reply. The saddle looks good!
My OT rang this afternoon and was told about my idea of horse riding. She thought it would be good.
Regards
Carol

Kati said:

I used to work for Riding for Disabled many years ago.

We mainly had kids and some adults but usually who had severe physical and learning disabilities.

For children sometimes we had to ride on horse with them so they were infront of us this worked with small kids but obviously two adults be too heavy for some horses.

You can get special seats, I saw them been used on the BBC program 'Beyond Boundaries' where a group of young adults with varying disabilities trek across peru/africa etc.

Here's one pic I found on internet, I think was was custom done for someone. (so expensive)

You would have to find your nearest Riding for Disabled and ask what saddles they have available

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Permalink Reply by Carol Gow on September 2, 2010 at 3:07pm

Hello Alan
Thank you. It transpires the RDA have a centre not far from me.I have e-mailed them and am awaiting a reply.
Regards
Carol

Alan Thomas said:

to find your nearest riding for the disabled group
http://www.riding-for-disabled.org.uk/

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Permalink Reply by Carol Gow on September 3, 2010 at 2:03am

Hello everyone
I have found a centre that does indvidual classes and classes for 6 people. It's quite near me! I have e-mailed and they have responded, I have to ring after the 9th, make an appointment and call at the centre to talk to them and to see what is on offer.
classes start on the 9th. They are held Thursdays, Mondays and Wednesdays.
Regards
Carol

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Permalink Reply by Lorinn Coburn on September 3, 2010 at 9:57am

You go, girl! That is so cool, Carol. Way to make something good happen!
Be sure to have someone take a photo, and post it, ok? Enjoy your new adventure.
Lorinn

Carol Gow said:

Hello everyone
I have found a centre that does indvidual classes and classes for 6 people. It's quite near me! I have e-mailed and they have responded, I have to ring after the 9th, make an appointment and call at the centre to talk to them and to see what is on offer.
classes start on the 9th. They are held Thursdays, Mondays and Wednesdays.
Regards
Carol

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Permalink Reply by Carol Gow on September 3, 2010 at 3:15pm

Hello Lorinn
Thank you for your kind comments.
I can't wait, it really is an adventure. I'll keep you informed.
Mind you I have fallen before having Ataxia so I don't hold out much hope. When I came off the last time (thank you motorist) I swear the horse was laughing!!!
I trust you are well (Ataxia apart)
Take care
Carol

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