Jack is seven years old and has autism. This was the first time he had been astride a Connemara pony and it was an experience he’ll never forget.

A recent gathering of families and friends at Errislannan Riding Centre provided an excellent opportunity to experience therapeutic riding (TR) first-hand. TR is a form of therapy which results from the response of the rider to the unique rhythmic movement of the pony, under the guidance of a therapeutic coach and assisted by a leader for the pony and a side walker who watches the rider.