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How do you choose the horses
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08-Mar-05
12:25 PM
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I know all of the horses out at RDA but I was wondering how you choose the suitable horses to use?
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13-Mar-05
05:59 AM
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A very good question, LAURA!, and a good start to your own site.
The horses we use are generally very experienced, and 'well-on' in years. They have to be of good temperament, intelligent, and active, but not overactive.
Each new horse needs to be assessed as being suitable by a Qualified RDA Senior Instructor.
They clearly enjoy RDA work, and get to know the routines. The RDA at Coleraine uses NINE horses, in groups of SIX at a time. We have measured them all, and have a weight chart, which allows us to select accordibg to the particular rider. THREE horses, Jack, Harry and Mr Man, are loaned for the RDA season by Watertop Trekking Centre, Ballycastle - Thank you Patsy McBride, ONE, Danny, is on permanent loah from Dr Eileen Coleman, again, Thanks. The other FIVE, Dolly, Brandy, Murphy, Midnight and Swift, belong to the Group.
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