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ContributedFrom the horse’s mouth! - Riding for the disabledGood Day to you all! My name is Star, which is a perfect name for me as I am versatileas well as talented and I shine in every direction, even if I say so myself. I’m a 14.2hhblack cob and I am 27 years old, which I’ll admit is getting on a bit, but I can strut mystuff with the best of them, giving many a younger horse a run for their money, I can tellyou!I used to be a driving horse and pulled acart for more than 20 years, but when thatbecame a little hard on the old legs,nobody wanted me and the future started tolook a bit sticky. It was then that I was sentto a riding school where my present ownerwas working and luckily she fell in lovewith me and bought me, a lucky starindeed! I pride myself on my appearanceand like to be nicely brushed, as you neverknow when you have to meet your public.Now, of course, my winter coat is coming through and it is so soft and velvety that myowner can’t resist stroking me, which often leads to some tit-bit. Pears are my absolutefavourite but I am not averse to sucking on a plum, seeing how far I can spit the stone,much to every one’s amusement. Ah yes, I can still entertain an audience!I am really a bit of an RDA part timer I suppose, but I have taken part in the MusicalRides National Competition and am proudto say that Hollesley came in a creditable6th. I also gave lots of rides on our recentOpen Day and I am really looking forwardto some new children after half term. As Iam so laid back, I am ideal for the job.Why don’t you come along and meet usall, I guarantee you too will want to strokeme!But enough of me, I should tell you thatthis week our Centre was host to the RDARDA Eastern Region training dayEastern Region when they held a trainingday. A lot of people came. The idea wasto bring RDA instructors and helpers up tospeed with new safety regulations and to demonstrate new techniques for the riders,including help from the Regional Physiotherapist. So there we are my dears: Even for usold troupers, it is all go, but we would not want it any other way.Bye for now, Star.PS New helpers are always very welcome. Call: Shirley Green 01394 411251Contributedwww.villagevoices.org.uk <strong>November</strong> 2010 page 23
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