Bush Riding for Children with Challenges

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The Riding for the Disabled day at Collie started with a bush walk for some of the riders. They had to follow instructions. Turn off the road at the white marker, follow the track through the bush to the big tree, etc. The track at the big tree passed really close to the trunk and, just a few feet off the ground, there was a big swelling. The kids had to reach out and pat the tree as they passed by, which meant they had to be brave enough to put the reins in one hand to do this. Such activities are very easy for most people but for some, it is a big achievement to accomplish such a task. I couldn’t help thinking how wonderful for these riders to be on a horse, in the bush, going on a no-stress walk. They all have incredible problems which they face with cheerfulness and determination but, just the same, what an experience for them. So many children and adults would never get the chance for such a simple pleasure. The photo is of four of the bush riders. The man walking next to the piebald (black and white horse) must have covered a lot of miles over the two days. He had two children riding and even managed a ride himself. The second day was open to any riders.