Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities

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Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities

1088 - 208th Street, Langley, BC, V2Z 1T4, Canada

Phone - 604.530.8717
Fax - 604.530.8617

PRDA Morning
by Mark Ardley

The ring stands still, serene, silent,
Sturdy and steadfast.
With matriarchic stature it shelters, comforts and envelops.
Its walls reflect the warmth and hope of the morning sun,
Whose golden glow filters in through open doors.

The horse is gentle, graceful, gallant,
Winsome and wise.
With rhythmic hips, sure-footedness, and determination,
It walks the ring like an ancient sage,
Committed to its purpose and mindful of its charge.

The rider smiles, sitting straight, saddle straddled,
Courageous and confident.
With fingered reins and stirruped boots, rider blends with horse,
They walk as one, upright on equine legs,
With head and heart raised high above the volunteers.

The wheelchair waits, with cold indifference,
Empty and inanimate.
With callous confidence, it knows its passenger will return,
For this short hour, once a week, it sits still and silent,
While rider shares the power and spirit of the horse.

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Celebrating over 37 Years of Excellence in providing therapeutic riding and activities for Lower Mainland Communities

Special News:

Purdy's Chocolates Fundraiser: Order your Easter chocolates through PRDA and get a sweet deal! You can view the product catalogue on line at http://www.purdysgpp.com/products.aspx and then call Donna to place your order. But hurry - orders must be placed by March 20th for delivery in time for Easter.

A Night at the Races! - Benefit for PRDA April 17th Come one, come all! Dinner, silent auction, and racing at Fraser Downs are the ingredients for a fun evening to benefit the programs at PRDA. Tickets are only $25 and are available from the office by calling 604 530-8717.

Spring Session: There are a few spots available in spring session which will begin on March 22nd. Contact the Session Coordinator at 604 530-8717 to inquire.

Rainbow Rider Program: Riders participate in a graduated skills program, and place their name tags in different parts of the rainbow as their skills progress. Check out the giant rainbow on the wall next time you visit PRDA.

Show Results: Phae Collins 2009 show results available HERE.

A Spring donation to PRDA?: It is oh so easy. Just click on the blue "Donate Now" rectangle to the left of the screen to make a tax-receiptable donation. Give us a call and come to the centre. You'll be amazed to see the magic happen. As one of our riders said "For an hour, its all about what I can do, not what I can't!" And we love the "can do" that happens every day at PRDA.

A big thank you to all of our donors and supporters. Without you we wouldn't be able to continue providing the opportunities that we do.

Several professionals and businesses support us in various ways. We appreciate their support, and would like to acknowledge them for their generosity and kindness.

Davey Tree Service - chipping the pile of brush and making the grounds looks more tidy
IPC Integrated Paving Co - Street Print and United Way Day of Caring - a new look for our parking area
Drs. Bob and Marion Moats - tending to our valuable therapy horses
Dr. D. Mackenzie (Fort Langley Veterinary Clinic) - Marmalade's best friend
Otter Farm and Home Cooperative - making sure our horses are fed well
Bates Tack Shop - dressing our horses and providing gift prizes for our events
Dr. R. Kopala - tending a few of our new therapy horses