Horse mounting platform

Skills involved: Woodwork
Issues Addresses: MS Parkinsons Disease Reduced balance Reduced coordination Reduced mobility
Activities Helped: Horse riding Leisure Sport Stepping up/down
Location: Green spaces Outdoors
Solution: Exercise equipment Raised platform Sport equipment Steps

Karon, in the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, had been recommended to continue riding but could not mount her horse from a normal height block.

A platform with steps was provided.

Karon can now step astride her horse easily.