Monday 27 June 2016

Watching!

Guess what guys? So on Saturday the 25th of June I finally went and watched a lesson at the North Canterbury Riding for Disabled. It was amazing! It really reminded me why I chose what I did.

Whilst I was there I met a very important lady named Annabel. My family has known Annabel for a long long time but she has also played a huge part with the North Canterbury Riding for Disabled for a long time too! She was amazing. It was incredible hearing and seeing everything that she has done! She told me many brillant stories about the students and the horses.

Like I said I watched a lesson and it was incredible watching the way the horses and the children clicked and worked as a team. It was so inspiring. I also admire the whole team at the Riding for Disabled and all the hard work they put into making such an incredible place like that work.

The best part was that whilst I was there I got to meet NZRDA Volunteer of the year a girl named Sarah. Sarah was so inspiring! I also hope to be able to interview later on in my project!

Also I have decided the way that I can help the RDA the most is to fundraise. So I will be promoting the Gingerbread Horse Campaign. For more information click on the link!

http://www.gingerbreadhorse.co.nz/

Bye for now!


Saturday 18 June 2016

My First Interview!

Hi Guys,

I'm so sorry. My whole Passion Project has been on pause for the last few weeks because I've been ridiculously busy!

Although I've got some very exciting information! On Thursday night, I had my first interview. It was with my neighbour and friend her name is Sue. Sue works at the North Canterbury Riding for Disabled as a volunteer.

Sue was so inspiring! She shared so many stories and so much information with me! I am so grateful! I learnt so much like what do the volunteers do? and heaps more!

One of the things that Sue has also done for the RDA is looking after a horse for 2 months in the Winter. So when the RDA is closed over the Winter the horses go out to people's houses just for the 2 months. Sue gave me a real insight into what's that but also a whole insight into being with the Riding for Disabled.

I can't wait to keep updating you with more stories and news from my Passion Project!