NEWS FEED
Alice in Wonderland on horseback was the way in which Green Cottage RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday on 7 July.
Children from the riding group dressed up as characters from the well-known book by Lewis Carroll and enthralled parents and carers as the story unfolded. Some took on two roles and managed a quick costume change before getting back on their pony to act out the next part.
Green Cottage RDA, based at Three Legged Cross near Verwood, provides therapy and enjoyment to children with disabilities. Judging by the smiles on everyone’s faces during the hour-long pageant, Green Cottage RDA achieve this with exceptional results.
Previous helpers were invited too; Christine and Roy Andrews (both aged 72) used to help at Green Cottage RDA back in the 1980s. Christine first got involved when her daughter went to playgroup. “I volunteered for about 10 years,” she said. “It was so rewarding. Coming along to watch the children in the pageant today has been wonderful. The children get so much out of riding horses.”
Visit www.greencottagerda.org.uk to find out more about the RDA.
