Linda Peacock has Spastic Paraparesis, Linda said,
“Driving and riding at Cobbes Meadow has improved my balance, helped me regain my confidence and more than anything it is the place where I feel very ‘able!’ It is my tonic, the place where my friends are, an extremely important part of my life”.
Stephen
Holland has cerebral palsy, Stephen said,
“When I started riding at Cobbes Meadow I could not even sit in the
saddle properly. I now do carriage driving too and can walk and trot
the horses myself. It has made a big difference to my muscles
therefore helping my walking”.
I look forward to Wednesdays because every morning I get
ready in my riding clothes to go to Cobbes Meadow RDA riding
school for the disabled. When we get there we are greeted by
very friendly volunteers. They help us mount on the horses
safely and teach us how to ride and look after the horses
properly. My favourite horse to ride is Rosie because she
has a lovely temperament and she loves to work hard, she
also listens to what you want her to do. We have learnt
Dressage and we have also gone to a Dressage competition. We
are now doing our grade 3 work. I am enjoying doing the
grade 3 work because I like the challenge. I think Rosie
does too. I love riding and I will never give it up for the
world.
By Stacey Palmer
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