RDA in Training

Last week the Riding for Disabled Orange Centre gathered for an important training day as they stay up to date on COVID 19 procedures. With all volunteers and students keen to get back to classes as normal, it was important for the noble steeds to get used to their leaders wearing face coverings walking alongside them and also getting used to being ridden again.

It’s no secret the horses have enjoyed having some time off, having a good pick and eating fresh grass has seen them in great condition today.

Once the go ahead is given from RDA NSW, it will be full steam ahead for everyone. Until then the team are preparing the Centre with signage and hand sanitiser and volunteers have undertaken training for COVID 19 to keep both volunteers and riders safe.

The RDA Orange team have also been busy with general maintenance within the centre, everything from painting, renovating, ongoing horse care, fencing- the list goes on!

RDA Orange Publicity Officer, Celia Klinger said, “The students always get lots of enjoyment and relaxation from RDA. They also develop confidence and communication skills, it’s amazing to see.

We (the volunteers) have missed the camaraderie and friendship of our weekly riding sessions. We have also missed watching the children having fun and I know the horses are missing the children.”

Excitingly enough RDA have some new volunteers who have also recently completed their RDA training. Celia added, “We thank our volunteers for their devotion and involvement, and we cannot wait to get our RDA Orange Centre going again.”