How long have you been a coach?
3 years with Peninsula RDA, have previously been a coach for 12 years at RDA Kuranda Qld.
What were the main reasons you became a coach?
To help /teach people to ride and the health benefits for the participants in programs.
What is the best thing about being a coach?
Interaction with people and watching the improvement in kids’ life skills and riding.
How long have you been a coach?
I have been a coach for 10 years in Australia and 20 years in the UK.
What were the main reasons you became a coach?
I have always worked with horses and have a real passion for them and knowing how therapeutic they are led me to become involved with RDA.
What is the best thing about being a coach?
It is such a rewarding experience. Watching the children react to the horses in a positive way and seeing the smiles on their faces makes it so worthwhile. The intuition of the horses always amazes me and working alongside such fantastic volunteers is great too.
How long have you been a coach?
20 years.
What were the main reasons you became a coach?
The encouragement/persuasion of Pauline Perry and I enjoy teaching.
What is the best thing about being a coach?
Working with the children or adults who come riding. I enjoy working with the volunteers and of course the horses. I believe it is a great organisation.
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Peninsula is a non profit organisation developing ability and enriching lives through specialised programs and relationships with horses.
Uncommon Folk, 328 Main Creek Rd, Main Ridge VIC 3928
Call 0439 896 158 Email rdavpeninsula@gmail.com