Doing, being, becoming, belonging

The occupation of therapeutic riding, and interaction with horses

"Confidence, independence and well being for people with disabilities through therapeutic horse riding and horse care."

This is the mission statement and objectives of the therapeutic riding school,

Riding for the Disabled (RDA), located in Hamilton, New Zealand.

-Physical abilities-Communication and concentration-Self-esteem and confidence-Achievement and independence-Social skills-Sports and recreation opportunities

This presentation is inspired by the riders at Riding for the Disabled

www.horses.net.nz

BeingSavouring the moment

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Being

Being able to share a smile

http://www.burkeshirestables.zoomshare.com

BeingUnsure if this is really for me.

www.horses.net.nz

Being

Sure it is

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BeingCamera shy

Taken by Lorraine

BeingCreative

http://www.dryastoast.com/2012/01/girl-with-seven-horses.html

DoingAs instructed

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DoingMy very best

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DoingDoing just like the big guys do.

http://www.burkeshirestables.zoomshare.com

DoingOur aim is to have it perfect, right down to the last cm

Taken by Lorraine

DoingThe hard yards

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BecomingBest Friends

www.horses.net

BecomingCan I do it?

www.horses.net.nz

BecomingYes I can!

www.horses.net.nz

BecomingBetter everyday

www.horses.net.nz

BelongingTo a good group

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Belonging To a family

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BelongingA chance to chat, mingle, & chase

http://annisknittingblog.blogspot.co.nz/2012/01/wayfarer-mittens-paloma-scarf.html

BelongingTo the great outdoors

Taken by Lorraine

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REFRENCES

Retrieved 10 March 2012 from http://www.google.co.nz/search?tbm=isch&hl=en&source=hp&biw=1680&bih=869&q=horses+and+people&gbv=2&oq=horses+and&aq=6&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_l=img.1.6.0l10.1607l22090l0l26068l10l10l0l1l1l0l624l2183l0j4j4j5-1l9l0.frgbld

Hamilton Group RDA (n.d) Riding for the disabled retrieved 10 March 2012 from www.horses.net.nz

Wilcock, A.A. (1998b). Reflections on doing, being becoming. Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, 248-256.