RAOB/16 appeal Wrexham Ridi/Dis/Ass
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Shrewsbury Dist.Province RAOB. Provincial Grand Primo's Appeal 2016 supporting Wrexham Branch "Riding for the Disabled" Providers of therapy for autistic, learning difficulties, disadvantaged, disabled children & adults
Wrexham Branch is in need of a State of the Art Carriage, specially adapted for wheel chair users and which will enhance tremendously its ability to provide this essential therapy. The Cost of this piece of equipment is £7000 . We want to help with this
R D A horses provide therapy , achievement enjoyment to people with disabilities all over the UK 500 volunteers provide these facilities for up to 28000 people per year R D A offers activities for all age groups and, wherever possible, to people with any disability. The simple pleasure of working with horses is the cornerstone of all RDA’s activities. From that starting point everything else flows – be that freedom of movement, gaining confidence, building relationships, receiving life-enhancing physiotherapy or achieving individual goals. Medical professionals recognise that there are significant therapeutic benefits for the rider. The warmth and three dimensional movement of the horse is transmitted through the rider’s body, gradually making it more relaxed and supple, strengthening core stability, reducing spasms and improving balance, posture and co-ordination. Riding offers an element of excitement and risk often denied to people with disabilities. “We aim to specialise in providing opportunities for people with autism and learning difficulties as well as disadvantaged youngsters and those that have been excluded from school, by using horses to help with social skills, and developing teamwork, .Theraphy Carriage Driving Endurance Dressage hacking Riding Show Jumping Vaulting Stable management and horse care
Wrexham Branch is in need of a State of the Art Carriage, specially adapted for wheel chair users and which will enhance tremendously its ability to provide this essential therapy. The Cost of this piece of equipment is £7000 . We want to help with this
R D A horses provide therapy , achievement enjoyment to people with disabilities all over the UK 500 volunteers provide these facilities for up to 28000 people per year R D A offers activities for all age groups and, wherever possible, to people with any disability. The simple pleasure of working with horses is the cornerstone of all RDA’s activities. From that starting point everything else flows – be that freedom of movement, gaining confidence, building relationships, receiving life-enhancing physiotherapy or achieving individual goals. Medical professionals recognise that there are significant therapeutic benefits for the rider. The warmth and three dimensional movement of the horse is transmitted through the rider’s body, gradually making it more relaxed and supple, strengthening core stability, reducing spasms and improving balance, posture and co-ordination. Riding offers an element of excitement and risk often denied to people with disabilities. “We aim to specialise in providing opportunities for people with autism and learning difficulties as well as disadvantaged youngsters and those that have been excluded from school, by using horses to help with social skills, and developing teamwork, .Theraphy Carriage Driving Endurance Dressage hacking Riding Show Jumping Vaulting Stable management and horse care
Organizer
Eric Jones Shrewsburycastle
Organizer
