Riding for the Disabled. 02/23/2010
 When Reg and I camped at Alice Springs for six weeks last year we became friends with a couple camped near us, who were running the Alice Springs group of Riding for the Disabled. RDAA is a very active non-profit, volunteer run group in Australia, it provides opportunities for anyone with a disability to enjoy safe, healthy stimulating, therapeutic, horse-related activities Knowing the therapy value of close communication with animals and the incredible freedom and appreciation of being mobile, these organizations provides opportunities for anyone with a disability to enjoy safe, healthy stimulating, therapeutic, horse-related activities. Organisations to encourage and provide horse riding for the disabled have sprung up worldwide. In North America, there is the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association. Individuals with the following disabilities commonly participate and benefit from equine facilitated therapy and activities provided by NARHA: Muscular Dystrophy Cerebral Palsy Visual Impairment Down Syndrome Mental Retardation Autism Multiple Sclerosis Spina Bifida Emotional Disabilities Brain Injuries Spinal Cord Injuries Amputations Learning Disabilities Attention Deficit Disorder Deafness Cardiovascular accident/Stroke Most of the disabled people, who participate in these riding for the disabled sessions, require mobility products, when not on the horses back. The experience, of riding almost allows them to forget for a while, any handicap they may have For the volunteers, to see the joy on the faces of the participants, must be an incredible reward for their hard work. At least there are now many aides available to help keep handicapped people as independent as possible, mobility compare , is a good place to begin researching special needs mobility items.  Comments Comments are closed. | Kathy Shell on Facebook Artist and Author
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