How do i get on and off a horse from a wheelchair?

Question

i would like to start horse riding again but i'm in a wheelchair and don't have the use of my legs alough i have full movement in them, how do i get on and off the horse.

Answer 1

hi, my wife used to work with kids with special needs(including needing a wheelchair) & she regularly took them horse riding & they all had a great time. some stables have specialist equipment to help you & the stable staff will help you. as others have suggested ring your local stables & i'm sure some will be able to help.#

p.s. you are braver than me , horses are ok for watching but i'm not brave enough to ride one & i used to play rugby!

p.p.s.my wife has just said  it's because i'm a wimp!!

Answer 2

you would have to be lifted but i bet it wouldnt be a problem at all...........go for it enjoy life to the full

Answer 3

the best thing for you to do would go to a therapudic riding stable and they will be more then happy to show you the best way to do it...go for it i think you are awesome...

Answer 4

Why not fasten the wheelchair to the back of the horse and trot along behind the horse, you will have invented a new sport - perhaps you could call it 'Trotting'.

Answer 5

yes with help good luck.

Answer 6

Get someone to help you.

Answer 7

with determination and help; look in yellow pages for a stables which is part of the "riding for the disabled" scheme and take it from there

Answer 8

The usual arrangement is that someone lifts you.  There is a type of hoist that you can operate yourself, but they are expensive and you need a lot of space at the stables to store it.

Answer 9

some stables are equipped with hoists and ramps for wheelchair users, contact all your local stables and find out if any have these.

Answer 10

Check out this site"

www.narha.org

They can direct you to a stable that can help you.

Best wishes.

Answer 11

I've never seen a horse on a wheelchair...........

Answer 12

mobile hoist