Keeping Horses And Riders Sound In Body, Mind and Soul
About Sally
– Sally is an equine consultant and coach in Australia and New Zealand for Riding for the Disable Association and Pony Club and she has held international staff positions with multiple Paralympic and World Championship teams of Australia.
Pony Club, Adult Riding Club, RDA Activities and Equine Facilitated Learning all regularly happen at Tooradin Estate.
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Sally’s Favourite Inspirational Quote
– Fear of the future and regret of the past are the twin clouds that hide present happiness.
Who Has Inspired Sally
– Mary Longden (025)
– Sue Harris
– Wendy Maplestone
Recommended Books
– ‘Centred Riding’ by Sally Swift
About This Episode
– Sally discusses her role in working for Riding for the Disabled and about what RDA do and how it branches out.
Time Stamps
01:09 – Fear of the future and regret of the past are the twin clouds that hide present happiness.
02:00 – Growing up on the family property, and how her parents are involved with horses
02:46 – Learning to love and respect horses
03:30 – Natural ability with horses and feel how to handle them safely. Keep learning and be open minded
05:20 – How horses are both magical and beautiful
06:06 – Horses and riders achieving their goals, especially the horse that won a gold medal in London
08:36 – How Sally became involved with RDA
10:20 – Define the difference with RDA, Para and Equine Facilitated Learning
13:46 – Equine Facilitated Learning
15:06 – Examples of breakthroughs with Equine Facilitated Learning
16:50 – Sally’s role with RDA – Volunteer Training System, HIPPO Horse Therapy and Assisting Coaches obtain the next level in coaching
19:26 – Innovated ideas for coaches and riders
20:15 – Not enough volunteers, skilled coaches and sound horses
22:30 – Common misunderstanding volunteers have when the start with RDA. Everyone is there to be a role model
24:50 – ‘Centered Riding’ by Sally Swift
26:30 – RDA State Championships, going to New Zealand for workshops
27:20 – To work on your position as a rider and coach
29:50 – Contact: see details below
Sally’s Contact Details
Phone: 0450 961 038 or +61 450 961 038
Email:
Website: https://tooradin.wordpress.com
Facebook: Tooradin Estate
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