Guldmann 2024 donations:
Manege het Roessingh
Netherlands
Manege het Roessingh is a special riding school where everyone, with or without a disability, can ride horses. They offer a variety of lessons, including recreational horseback riding, sports lessons, and therapeutic riding specifically designed for children and adults with disabilities. Therapeutic riding sessions involve collaboration between riders, physiotherapists, and guides to achieve both physical and emotional benefits, such as improved motor skills, balance, and self-confidence.
Therapeutic riding at Roessingh is made possible with the help of essential support. The daughter of colleague Tom van der Zande attends school at Roessingh.
“She takes therapeutic riding lessons at Manege het Roessingh. During these lessons, they work together with the physiotherapist and a guide. This is a nice addition to the therapies students receive at the Roessingh Education Center. The lift in the riding school is also used almost daily during therapeutic riding for children with disabilities. We, as Guldmann, are also the supplier of the lift in the riding school.”
In addition to the therapeutic benefits, these riding lessons are often the highlight of the children's week, as Dewy Huisman from Roessingh explains:
“Practicing together with the horse, where both the rider and the horse enjoy themselves, and understanding each other with and without words, makes a world of difference for children with disabilities. Along with her, many different riders ride with us or receive an activity or coaching.”
Stichting Manege het Roessingh is an FPG-certified riding school where everyone, with or without a disability, is welcome. “We provide therapeutic riding lessons, recreational lessons, and sports lessons. The welfare of our horses is very important to us. Our horses and ponies are our most loyal employees, working with us every day,” says Huisman. “The instructors, volunteers, and professionals such as the veterinarian, dentist, saddle fitter, physiotherapist, and when necessary, an osteopath, all work together to ensure their welfare and health as best as possible. This ensures that we can continue to do this important work for our target groups.”
The donation from Guldmann is an important contribution to the continuation and development of these valuable activities. Thanks to this support, Manege het Roessingh can continue to contribute to the well-being of both the riders and the horses. The guidance, the (technical) adjustments, and ensuring the right ponies and horses are available represent a significant investment, made possible by this generous support.