By Sammie Jones-
A lovable horse which has spent seven years riding with disabled children is in need of medical treatment so he can continue his work.
Buddy, a very popular horse at The Magpie Centre in West Norfolk who for years has served his local community is one of the horses at the centre who ride with people living with disabilities to give them mobility they would not otherwise have.
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Now, the centre is asking for donations to help finance medical treatment for one of its most popular horses. Authorities in the centre have not detailed the precise medical treatment the horse needs, but have urged members of the public to donate what they can to help the horse.
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The centre which also offers ‘Tea with a Pony’ for those living with dementia or other disabilities and Equine Assisted Learning Therapy a programme encouraging interaction between horses and people to promote mental well-being.
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The service they provide is unmatched as their Chairman says ‘Tea with a Pony’ often prompts memories in people living with dementia.
The centre offers activities such as riding and carriage driving to all age groups and, wherever possible, to people with any disability. We also offer ‘Tea with a Pony’ for those living with dementia or other disabilities and Equine Assisted Learning Therapy (EALT) a programme encouraging interaction between horses and people to promote mental well being.
RDA research shows that riding with RDA delivers physical benefits, boosts confidence, improves communication skills and helps build relationships. Riding therapy provides participants with many physical and fitness gains, including improved range of motion, balance, posture and hand-eye coordination. Additionally horseback riding strengthens the core of the rider by requiring them to engage with the horse and move in unison with them.
The centre has been carrying out our life-changing activities at our Wallington Hall location for over 30 years, and we take great pride in the exceptional standard of our instructors and volunteers.
Colin Perriss said: “Being around the horse or just putting on a helmet can bring back those memories.”
“He’s a lovely, lovely horse and he’s just one of the horses that is completely reliable. He’s provided riding for adults and children for a number of years and this treatment will help him be able to do that comfortably. This treatment will see him be able to continue.”
A volunteer of nearly six years has shared her love for Buddy and is desperate to see him get the treatment he needs.
Amanda Bailey (who calls Buddy Budstarr as he is such a star) said: “It is so wonderful to see the joy that all the children and adults get from riding at the centre.
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