People cannot imagine how limiting life can be for the disabled and how few opportunities they get to take part in normal activities that able bodied people take for granted. Giving a disabled person the gift of learning to ride a horse, and being able to wear Toggi jodhpurs just like the other riders, will give him a sense of pride and importance. Some riding schools may be able to supply second hand jodhpurs and other riding gear for these youngsters. Having a special collection of second hand clothing from all the riding schools will make a big difference in the lives of these special needs children.

This will avoid the rider shifting around in the saddle trying to get the pants she is wearing not to pull down at the back or the legs to slide up while she is trying to concentrate. A well fitted pair of jodhpurs makes all the difference, especially in competitions.

There are many other activities they volunteer in, but one of them is leading the horses and in many cases physically supporting the more severely disabled children on the horse. There is a carefully structured program which allows every child 40 hours free-of-charge riding therapy a year. What an amazing sacrifice these volunteers make to improve the lives of these children.

Dehydration is something that can happen with a horse very quickly on a hot summer day. The rider should always make sure there is enough fresh, clean water for the horse to drink at all times. When they return to the stable after a gallop in the fields, the horse should be allowed to cool down properly and given as much water as it needs.

A panic stricken horse behaves instinctively and will go charging off with or without his rider if he is given a fright. So the better the rider gets, the more the horse will place its trust in her. This is not an overnight process and will take some time for a rider to get their fear under control.

Watching a rider who is able to be in sync with her horse is a joy. The discipline and dedication of hours together shines through. These are the two that will take the trophies home on show day.

There are many horse riders who will not ride in the rain because they think it is dangerous, or are just not willing to try because they are afraid. Fear is a challenging thing in the world of horse riding. Some say they are afraid because they don't want to move forward or do things they are scared to do.

Horse riding is a wonderful sport, so different to any other. Exposing our children to the world of horses may get them interested in riding themselves. Even just watching equestrian shows on television will give them insight into what horse riding is all about. When they see how smart the Toggi jodhpurs are they will definitely want to be able to wear a pair of the well-fitting, comfortable jodhpurs they see all the other riders wearing.