HorsePower State Games brings hundreds of riders to Pinjarra
Riders with disabilities from all over the state will return to Pinjarra for the Community TAB 2019 HorsePower State Games, on Saturday 7 September.
HorsePower Australia Executive Officer Kelly Mansfield said the State Games are a major highlight of the year for their riders.
“With over 600 participants of all ages and abilities attending centres around WA on a weekly basis, this is the one annual event where everyone comes together to showcase their abilities and skills in a fun social setting,” Ms Mansfield said.
“People with disabilities and their families can often experience isolation within their community particularly in regards to community events and sporting opportunities. The Community TAB State Games provides individuals with an opportunity to participate in a fun, safe and welcoming environment leading to improved confidence, self-esteem and the development of new friendships.”
“The most creative competition on the day is the mounted fancy dress with participants, volunteers and families putting so much effort into coming up with new looks for our horses and riders.”
“The State Games brings so much joy to all involved and it’s a great fun day out for the whole family to enjoy.”
Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) CEO Richard Burt said the partnership with HorsePower is very close to the hearts of all staff at RWWA.
“Our staff have thoroughly enjoyed volunteering at the State Games in previous years, and they will be there again this year helping set up prior to the day and on the day helping participants, leading horses and running activities,” Mr Burt said.
“We are proud to be associated with HorsePower and continuing to support their organisation and the upkeep and welfare of HorsePower horses as well as support events such as the State Games.”
Community TAB is an ongoing sponsor of HorsePower Australia (formerly Riding for the Disabled WA) and a naming rights sponsor of the State Games for a fifth year in a row.
The 2019 State Games is a family friendly event held at the Murray Mandurah Centre which is situated within the grounds of Fairbridge Village in Pinjarra.
HorsePower Australia is a voluntary association of member centres, which provide equine facilitated programs in a safe, healthy and stimulating environment that empowers people with diversabilities to break through barriers utilising the power of the horse to develop new skills and discover new abilities.
There are many HorsePower centres throughout WA including, Albany, Margaret River, Collie, Hills, Peel, Swan Valley, Denmark, Mid-West, Mandurah and Brigadoon.