 This week ..................New photos .........
Irene took photos of all of the lessons - so there are lots of new pictures to look at New Pictures - so have a look !
What a glorious day !
Today Kim, Jade and Lucy practised their dressage test for our visit to Hickstead next week. The first group worked hard in the indoor school. Kim looked great on Shamus - with new jacket and outfit. Jade rode Sultan and then practised on Shamus! Carys also rode the dressage test on Ben. Our other riders took the opportunity to ride up the lane. Courtney , on Conker, led the 2nd group out. Beth rode Sultan - and enjoyed looking at the swans. Louis enjoyed riding Ivan. Michelle and Ferdie had a good time. Orla rode at the rear of the ride - and made Harvey keep up. Our third lesson split into two. Lucy rode Ivan for the first time - to get ready for Hickstead -they looked great. Tabitha on Ben and Keeley on Jasmine went up the lane in the sunshine. Tabitha and Keeley both have coloured reins to help them hold the reins at the right length. Updated 22nd May 2012 Our first group as a ride worked in walk and trot to achieve accuracy of steering. The ponies were forward going - and the riders rode independently for much of the lesson. Kim worked hard on Shamus in preparation for Hickstead. Chris and Harold looked very smart. Carys's working trot on Ben really looked good. Jade made Sultan go forward nicely. The second lesson worked on halting and moving forward - using the letters in the school. They had to listen to what Simon asked them to do. Orla sat nicely on Harvey - and did bending and stretching. Beth made Shamus march forward - their walk down the centre line was very straight. Rebecca enjoyed riding Sultan - although she did get the giggles ! Courtney, on Conker, sat well and listened to Simon. Louis steered Ivan nicely into and round the corners. Michelle worked hard on Ferdie. The ride ended with a game of lucky letters. Our last class was busy and active. Harrison led the ride on Harold. Keeley on Ben and Tabitha on Harry both walked very fast along the long side of the school. Tabitha worked hard to not flap her arms. Marcus on Ivan did a nice rising trot. Abby and Conker rode calmly and accurately. Lucy's trot on Ferdie was forward going - Terry has to run fast to keep up !. The ride worked around the school - and used the long diagonals to change the rein. Updated 15th May 2012 Did you know ? ........The horse produces one thousand movements in three dimensions every ten minutes. The therapeutic advantage of a horse's movement to the rider is of the continuous flow of movement through the rider's body.
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Welcome to Arundel Group Riding for the Disabled.
The aim of our group is to give the opportunity of riding to any disabled person who might benefit in general health or happiness. Our riding sessions take place on Tuesday afternoons during term-time at the Arundel Riding Centre - in Arundel, West Sussex. The group is part of the South East Region RDA which covers Sussex, Surrey and Kent. Joining Arundel Town Jubilee Celebrations
Arundel Group RDA will be participating in the Arundel Town Council Jubilee showcase on Saturday 2nd June.
We will be one of 29 groups and organisations represented at this event hosted by Arundel Town Council - more info We believe there will be cake available ! Arundel Group - Olympic Challenge
The last two classes of the summer term will be our own Olympic challenge for our riders and volunteers.
3rd July - Dressage Challenge 10th July - Games Challenge. Link to Olympic Challenge information Summer Event - Saturday 14th July 2012
Have a look at the Events Page - and noticeboard for information about our Summer Event.
Please let us know by 3rd July whether you are coming, and how many people in your party. Events Page 5th May - Arundel Street Collection
My Favourite Horse or Pony .........
Riding Holidays in 2012
Each Year RDA holds holidays for disabled riders who have a passion for horses and are member of an RDA group - like Arundel RDA group.
All riders have been given an envelope with information about the holidays. Link to request for Riding Holiday Application form Fundraising Update ..............
We have given a tube of Smarties to all riders and volunteers. The idea is that you eat the Smarties, fill the tube with your loose change, return the tube, get more Smarties, etc etc. That way we’re all involved in fundraising and get to eat chocolate - it’s a win win situation!!
Useful Links .............
Riders' Stories
Chris has written about his experience of horse riding - & why it is important to him. Here is a link to - Chris's Story. 2012 Dates
We have dates for 2012 term-time plus Group and Regional evenmts on our Events Page..
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