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CONTACT INFORMATION
Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities
1088 - 208th Street, Langley, BC, V2Z 1T4, Canada
Phone - 604.530.8717
Fax - 604.530.8617
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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 38 Years of Excellence in providing therapeutic riding and activities for Lower Mainland Communities
Special News:
Summer Lessons: Have you booked your lesson times for this summer? Spaces are still available, but filling quickly. Don't be disappointed. Call the session coordinator at 604 530-8717 to book your lessons.
Phae Collins Horse Show 2011: Professional photos from the show in June are posted here http://www.kaiti.com/phaecollins2011/
Giving is always in season at PRDA. Every week, many volunteers give their time to help our riders. Our horses give their special talents to assist riders to develop abilities, and our riders give a little more of themselves each ride in their quest to stretch their limits. We are hoping that you, too, will think of giving to PRDA. 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. As one of our riders said "For an hour, its all about what I can do, not what I can't!" You'll be amazed to see the how far limits can be stretched.
PRDA's constitution and new bylaws are available HERE.
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.
- 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
- Peterson Trailers Ltd. - making sure our horse trailer is safe
- Dawson & Brill Lumber Co. - helping us with farm supplies
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