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Grey Girl
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 England
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 Posted - 02 Jan 2009 : 6:06:31 PM
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Does anyone know of any arabians being used by the RDA? I only wonder cos two disabled friends have ridden my grey girl (as well as small children and folk who have barely seen a horse let alone sat on one) and she has always been absolutely perfect with them while I've led her.
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jillandlomond
Platinum Member
Scotland
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Posted - 02 Jan 2009 : 6:25:19 PM
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Don't know of any arabians used for RDA, but our local group use Icelandics They're absolutely brilliant, so steady and gentle, and seem to sense that the children have disabilities! Yet when we get on board, they turn into wonderful, spirited rides
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DIZZY MIZZY
Bronze Member
England
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Posted - 02 Jan 2009 : 6:31:41 PM
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Whilst on a stud visit in Germany (I think the stud was called Wagner stud) they tacked up about 20 arabs and a selection of kids ranging from about 4 to 16 proceeded to have a lesson in a very small outdoor school.There was only one on a lead rein and all were very novice riders and the horses never put a foot wrong.We all stood there watching absolutely gobsmacked.Both the horses and the kids had a brill time.Mad arabs I think not.
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Theo
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England
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Posted - 02 Jan 2009 : 10:11:41 PM
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Yes, I had a little 14.2hh Egyptian gelding, Dickie 'Duffel'. I used to take him to Arundel Group RDA where I was assistant instructor. He was absolutely brilliant, he can almost sense a nervous / inexperienced rider onboard... he would literally tip-toe along, never put a foot wrong!
Yeah, they're cool! Sensitive horses CAN be 'positively' sensitive too! |
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Sahir
Gold Member
England
847 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2009 : 08:52:09 AM
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| I bred a gelding "Sahir Jamil" (Sky Eagle x Sahirra el Leila) who I sold to a lovely lady in Wiltshire approx 10 yrs ago, she keeps in touch with me and last time I spoke to her she told me he was being used by the RDA, she even sent photos, really made me feel proud |
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Minty Arab
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 03 Jan 2009 : 11:30:59 AM
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Hi i am a disabled rider, thanks to the RDA i managed to get walking again after being in a wheelchair for a long time,when i bought my arab they were horrified!
They did change their minds eventually,but now im looking for another ridden arab and im getting fed up with being told i should look for a nice sensilble warmblood!
I dont understand their problem? there was an arab that had been used for RDA in one of the devon groups that was up for sale a few months back,but the general opinion in the group i went to was not very positive which i thought was quite depressing.
I will just have to prove them wrong for a second time!
Emma X
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jacki
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United Kingdom
1988 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jan 2009 : 12:08:16 PM
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My brother is severly disabled with cerabal palsey and uses an electric wheelchair. He used to do riding with his school and loved it. When i got my mare he wanted to come n see her the stable was in a field so i caught her passed him the lead rope and after looking at me to say are you sure? she followed him all the way over the field very carefully with her muzzle on his neck. when they reached the stable i said to put the rope over her neck which he did but missed so she carefully walked passed him and into her bed anyway! Also my friend had a 2yr old arab colt who was going through his biting phase he bit everyone in range except for my brother who could pat him for hours! they just know. |
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Debbie
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Jan 2009 : 6:15:11 PM
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| I have new livery clients whose 2 daughters have attended RDA since they were 3 years old (now 13 & 16). The parents decided they wanted their own pony for the girls (didn't know the first thing) and a very dear friend of mine has given them a lovely elderly arab mare. The mare hasn't put a foot wrong since she arrived and is very patient with them when they make mistakes putting on the tack, when one of the girls starts screaming and squirming on her back, and when the 16 year old wants to lead her out to the field swinging the lead rope. My son has taught the girls how to do join up in the school with them and they almost love that more than the riding. Rani follows them as though she is on the lead and they have never had this opportunity before. They groom her every day so the benefits are 2 way. They haven't looked back and have learnt an amazing amount in a short time and we are always on the yard to help. |
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Libby Frost
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Jan 2009 : 6:19:28 PM
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pat ww
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Jan 2009 : 8:07:30 PM
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There was a photo of one in an AHS news about 10 -12 years ago that did RDA, a twenty something mare.
And I have always found they are much more gentle when there is someone around who needs looking after. |
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Libby Frost
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Jan 2009 : 8:24:16 PM
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| Years ago when we had YTS girls i used to get them to give each other lunge lessons on Ma'any our eldest stallion ,who would be oh so careful,and as he was going round on the lunge - would look at me as if to say " am i being careful enough mum?" |
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Roseanne
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Jan 2009 : 9:41:55 PM
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Alison I'm not surprised Amelia is good with any riders, disabled or able bodied. She was always a beautifully natured, honest, genuine and uncomplicated Arabian with beautiful movement, great conformation and a fabulous disposition. Lovely breeding too!
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Spangle
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Posted - 03 Jan 2009 : 10:06:24 PM
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I used to look after a 7 year old Severly Autistic boy as a part time job- obviously I was friendly with the family too and I knew he enjoyed riding at school when given the opportunity but hadn;t for some time. One day I took them to the yard, mum and the 3 boys, the Autistic boy, his almost 5 year old very confident co*ky bother, and another smaller brother a very well developed 18 month old. They all rode Anoushka my Part bred very mareish mare- I knew she would be good for them- although she was a real character that would change depending who was riding her- she always was very naughty for anyone who tried to ride her 'properly' and tell her what to do!
What I experienced with her that day with those 4 boys was something that I will treasure for a long time- the Autistic boy rode first as it was for him I took them- she was very gentle and never put a foot wrong, walked carefully but not slowly and was very happy. Next was for the middle brother who knew better of course than me and did not want to hold on and wanted to do his own thing- well she jogged and had little spooks- nothing to unseat him but enough that he listened and held on and settled down and she then walked nicely- then for the baby- this was the strangest bit- once he was on she walked one foot at a time until she felt he was ok then walked on very gingerly and oh so carefully- she knew exactly how to adapt to their each needs. Anyone who ever knew her would hardly have thought it.
I help at an RDA group and I agree an arab could be a very useful addition- but its such a range of riders that we deal with that I actually feel it would be unfair on such sensitive horses to become permanent RDA horses/ponies- but thats just in our situation where they only do RDA work.
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Debbie
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 04 Jan 2009 : 11:37:18 AM
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| 2 of my sons learnt to ride on my arab stallion when he was a youngster and they were only 9 / 10 years old. He was quite a fiery ride for me but out alone with me walking he was great and they would canter on grass verges - go ahead of me, trot back etc. He knew they were young and inexperienced and behaved accordingly. |
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buffy
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Scotland
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Posted - 06 Jan 2009 : 10:39:35 PM
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This is such a lovely thread to read. It's what makes our horses so special, not just things to be ridden, jumped, shown...
I had a bad accident some years back and my friend took my in-foal mare, Naseekah, to care for while I got better. She has a very disabled boy who can be a real handful, yet, each night she would find him out in the stable with her. He told her all his woes and she would stand and patiently and just love him. She had three other horses, but it was the arabian who he made the connection with and his behaviour was so improved while she was there.
She is so good with my two young kids, like the others mentioned, she knows the difference each rider can cope with, although sometimes I find it hard to convince her that I don't love to gallop full tilt across the beach, (well, maybe a little, sometimes!!).
I am saddened that we no longer have a RDA on the island, but it's something I would like to get involved with if it ever got going again. |
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