The paddocks riding project - Nackington, Kent
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  • The Paddocks Riding for AllC/o 76 New House Lane Canterbury Kent CT4 7BJTel. 01227 451721Liz Woods- ChairmanTrustees Jean Sharratt Julie hardyAngela Lockwood Tracy Pearson Patrons Julian Brazier MP and Councillor Ian Thomas Denize King BHSI THE PADDOCKS GUIDELINESThe title of the organisation is The Paddocks, currently a voluntary organisation seeking charity status.The aims of the paddocks are;To relieve physically or mentally handicapped or disabled or deprived people by providing as a remedial, recreational or therapeutic activity facilities for riding horses and ponies. Meaning;People who are affected by social issues, (e.g. Have drug/alcohol dependant parents), are in a socially discriminated ethnic minority group, (e.g. Asylum Seekers), have behavioural difficulties which would prevent them from accessing normal riding facilities, have a diagnosed hidden disability, (Autism, hearing impaired, ADHD), have a mental illness, or a life changing event that has caused personal trauma (eg. Bereavement, parent in prison), or are normally excluded or are unable participate in horse riding due to their personal circumstances.The nature of The Paddocks is to provide a welcoming, knowledgeable, and friendly environment for children, young people and adults of all ages and abilities with a safe, caring and fun experience riding ponies. Riders will be provided with all the safety equipment and asked to wear suitable clothing for riding in. Each person will be assigned a buddy, who will be selected for their knowledge and ability with the profile of the rider in mind, to ensure that the rider feels comfortable and ready to ride. Workers and volunteers will have some training and their own speciality in caring for certain client groups and it is the aim of The Paddocks to ensure that no rider will be excluded due to their personal circumstances.The Paddocks will provide horse and pony trekking facilities with qualified staff and volunteers who have been trained or are training to Ride Leader and First Aid qualification. Some will hold or be working towards their British Horse Society Instructors Stage exams. All staff and volunteers will be trained in awareness of helping children and young people with behavioural problems to ensure maximum safety and enjoyment for all. Riders will be given basic information on safety issues and will be encouraged to help care for the horses by grooming and some stable management. Riders will be given the opportunity to ride in woodland and the sand school depending on ability. At the end of a defined period, participants will have completed their time with us and will be given a certificate of achievement to certify their achievements and mark their success?s We will also aim to organise small gymkhana events where past participants will be invited to compete and other minority groups take part.The paddocks also aims to train young people of working age on day release basis, on the management care, and riding of horses; with the specific aim of giving these young people a qualification in which to enter employment. This is aimed at young people who find living at home problematic and yet lack the personal skills to make their own way in life. Stable and groom work often comes with board and lodgings in a family environment where there are likely to forge links and be cared for. This helps the young person develop personal, social and practical skills to empower them to find gainful employment within a supportive environment.The paddocks are open all year round to visitors who are interested in its achievements by appointment with the yard manager.Participants and eligibilityAll potential users of The paddocks facilities will in the first place be required to complete an appl

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