Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia Inc Riding Develops Abilities

Children / Adults find horse riding enjoyable and there are many benefits, which include:

	Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia Inc R iding D evelops A bilities
	RDA develops relationships that benefit everyone involved....
Home News Merchandise Positions Vacant Awareness Create a Logo Benefits Brochure Coming Events Contact Us Governance History Information Mission National Championships Para Equestrian Project CONNECT State Contacts Sponsors	Children / Adults find horse riding enjoyable and there are many benefits, which include: improved balance and posture promotion of body awareness promotes decision making and thinking ahead develops gross and fine motor skills motivation and learning, encourages reading and speech through games develops hand eye coordination sequencing of actions can be taught sensory stimulation through activity and surroundings clinical exercises executed in changed and pleasant surroundings overcoming phobias such as water, heights and animals riding is a natural Reflex Inhibiting Position builds self confidence and self esteem and facilitates social integration memory improvement and concentration new mobility and access to new areas language and communication skills develop learning the value of Rules e.g. safety and discipline personal challenge leading to achievement learning of a skill that many able bodied do not have contact with animals and learning about their need for welfare participation and opportunity for competition gives the right to take controlled risk promotes general feeling of well being