Riding for the Disabled - Barwon

Listing details

Street address:	Wadawurrung Country, Wallington Park Equestrian Centre, 1625 Bellarine Highway Wallington 3221 VIC Australia
Postal address:	Wadawurrung Country, 24 Evergreen Circuit Ocean Grove 3226 VIC Australia
Organisation type:	Community group or not-for-profit – incorporated
Meeting venue:	Wadawurrung Country, Wallington Park Equestrian Centre 1625 Bellarine Highway Wallington 3221
Service area:	City of Greater Geelong
Website:	www.rdav.asn.au/centres/barwon
Contact:	Susan Dodson
Phone:	0409 931 384
Mobile:	0409 931 384
Email:	[email protected]
Cost:	Free services are provided to the community. Because we are a purely volunteer organisation we rely on local help with funds. We do not get any government funding. We offer our program free of charge to families with a disabled child.
Referral:	Children need a doctor's certificate stating that they are able to take part.
Eligibility:	Children of primary school age and a 60kg weight limit.
Waiting list:	Yes
Volunteer opportunities:	Yes - Anyone over the age of 15 can volunteer with RDA. You need to be in good health and fairly fit as you sometimes have to run beside the horses. You do not have to have horse experience, but it is a help. Volunteer training days are held every term, to gain more knowledge. You may be asked to lead the horse (if experienced), or be a “side walker” which is walking alongside the horse to give attention to the rider.
Wheelchair accessible?	No
Public transport access:	Yes
Additional information:	Riding for the Disabled-Barwon has been running for forty-six years providing horse-riding lessons to young, disabled children. The sessions are run during the school terms and presently, there is no charge to the families. Helmets and boots are provided and the coaches are all RDAV accredited. The benefits of the program go well beyond equestrian skills as children gain self-confidence and social skills.