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.

91裸聊视频淗opefully that left the impression that these programs are really, really important and these kids are really happy. It91裸聊视频檚 amazing that she got to see that and we got to participate. I feel very proud,91裸聊视频� 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, he91裸聊视频檚 also become good friends with his horse Bangsie.

91裸聊视频淲e discussed my balance, which is really shaky if I91裸聊视频檓 not in a wheelchair. She said to me 91裸聊视频榃ell, sitting on a horse is a great equalizer isn91裸聊视频檛 it?91裸聊视频� I told her that91裸聊视频檚 absolutely right, when I sit on this horse, I don91裸聊视频檛 think about the wheelchair and I91裸聊视频檓 a different person,91裸聊视频� 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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