Border Group RDA News..

June 2010: We are so pleased to let you know that the funding from the Scottish Rural Development has been approved and the work will go ahead for the new therapeutic warm room at the arena by the end of the summer.

We are all so pleased and look forward to the winter months now as we can enjoy the warmth instead of the freezing cold while riders wait to ride the ponies. It will be much appreciated by many!

AUCTION: Many many thanks to everybody who helped, in any way, to make our auction the success that it was. We raised over £10,000 for the group and the therapeutic warm room project.

March 2010: "The group have started a vaulting session for their adult riders. It is a fantastic therapy. I have heard about the success stories from the kids session and it amazes me how it can improve balance, coordination and confidence in a short space of time.

As an adult rider I was offered a go and, although slightly hesitant, I couldn’t resist. It is strange not to be in control of the horse, having no reins or stirrups and trusting the horse completely..

Then the person at the end of the lunge rope asks you to do certain things.. like letting go of the huge handles in front of you. At this point you realise you have been holding on so tight your knuckles are white and as you release the grip you begin to understand that you’re not going anywhere.. you body begins to sway with the horses movement.. and you begin to relax.. and smile."

With so many helpers and classes, it is hard to keep in touch, so the committee thought a Newsletter would be helpful. Our newsletter is now sponsored by The Borders College.

Also, please check the NOTICE BOARD in the arena for updates and news!