Five riders with the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association displayed their equestrian skills to the Princess Royal, Princess Anne, and her husband Sir Tim Lawrence when they visited the facility in Saanichton on Sunday, May 6.

The Princess Royal awarded ribbons to the riders, including six-year-old Elliot Burns, who was recognized for his perseverance.

害羞草研究所淗opefully that left the impression that these programs are really, really important and these kids are really happy. It害羞草研究所檚 amazing that she got to see that and we got to participate. I feel very proud,害羞草研究所� said Burns mother, Genevive Parent, in a news release.

Parent noted Burns has quadriplegic CP, and riding has not only helped him get physically stronger, he害羞草研究所檚 also become good friends with his horse Bangsie.

害羞草研究所淲e discussed my balance, which is really shaky if I害羞草研究所檓 not in a wheelchair. She said to me 害羞草研究所榃ell, sitting on a horse is a great equalizer isn害羞草研究所檛 it?害羞草研究所� I told her that害羞草研究所檚 absolutely right, when I sit on this horse, I don害羞草研究所檛 think about the wheelchair and I害羞草研究所檓 a different person,害羞草研究所� said Pippa Blake, another rider with the VTRA.

The VTRA was one of multiple stops she made in Greater Victoria, which included participating in a service marking the Battle of the Atlantic at the legislature.

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