RIDING FOR JOY
RDAV Coach Fiona notes, “It changes their life. They get to learn how to ride, socialise with everybody out here, and bond with the horse. I think that’s very important.” Craig Bath expressed how deeply horse riding has impacted their life, taking pride in their achievements and cherishing the personal significance of each ride. “Horse riding’s been very good to me. It means a lot to me, and I’m very proud of what I’m doing.” Parents, too, witness remarkable changes in their children. Horse riding provides focus, fosters friendships with peers who share similar needs, and creates a supportive network that extends beyond the stables. “His horse riding gives him a quality of life, [and] that gives him a focus. He also has friends; they’ve got similar needs to Luke, and they all work together and support each other,” said one parent, highlighting the profound impact on their child’s social life and wellbeing. It changes their life. They get to learn how to ride, socialise with everybody out here, and bond with the horse. I think that’s very important. ” “
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