PAGE 8 WHITBY FREE PRESS, TU1Ù ýES DAY, DEC. 30,> 1986 Ho>rseback riding can be therapy for handicapped By MIKE JOHNSTON good therapy, Pudiener But like most groups, There are many for- said it makes the riders and municlpalities.this ms et teaching-han- dicapped and disabled people balance and co- ordination, anid one of the more £un methods la horseback rlding. There is the idea bebind the Durham Region Horseback Riding for the Han- dicapped Association. "Vie provide therapy for bandicapped.riders and they don't realizé the benefits they're get- ting,"I said président Moyra Pudiener. Twenty handicapped and dlabled people are assisted by 12 volun- teers when-they go rldinig at the Hoskin Stable in Blackstock everyWednesday. The riders are usually on the hrses fromn 4 to 7 pasn. and besides being feel good. The association was formed eight years ago after a group of _parents feit there was a need for it in Durham Region. Made up of 30 mem- bers, the group followecl in the footsteps of the Canadian Association of Ridlng for the Disabled., The Durham association supports lt- self through a smaîl fee from the rider's parents and an. annual fun- dralslng event. They raise money through a ride-a-thon and this year able- bodied riders rode 25 krns. raising $6,000. "The fees and the money raised covers our Insurance and most of our costs,"1 said Pudliener. year, the associatlon's insurance will increase thls year. Pudliener said in- surance will triple ln price for the association in 1987. "But we wouldn't ride withoutit,"she said. >This year, for the first time, the riding will be stopped over the winter months. It will start back upin March. The 20 riders who regularly go horseback riding range in age from 2 to 22 and there is always a waiting list. However the association cannot in- crease the number of riders until they have more volunteers. To volunteer, contact Moyra Pudliener (655- 3174). <7 MOYRA PUDLIENER is seen here with ber seven-year-old son Robbie- who bas been riding horses silice he was 2. Free Press photo Ura AîtI. Dar A~j BOB'S DISC JOCKEY SERVICE Btob Whalen has music ranging frorn the 50's through to the 80's and ser- ves the Durham area for any oc- casion and ail age groups. Bob opened bis business approximately five years ago and is guaranteed un- der contract. STo receive a 10% discount on your upcoming event, cail Bob or Diane smon at 434-644. Colour organs bouncing to the beat of the music, and back-up equipment enisure a non-stop evening of en- joyznent. BROTHERS PIZZA & SPAGHETTI HOUSE 'Brothers Pizza and Spaghetti Flouse Restaurant, now renovated witb a new dance floor, features a NOW OPEN i1:00 A.M. FOR YOUR CONVENIE.NCE NYEWV YEARDJS MENU ENTREES * FLOUN DER DEL R EY ITIIFFFI> WITII CRAHIMATI ALL ENVTREES ARE SkRVED WVITIIIIAKIFI> IOTATO OR RICE& CHI'S SALAD &DE>SSERT 3eatlng Ties (530 -700) (700 -8:30 p.m.) (8:30. 10o:00) 4NETIMN B'Y: .VICK VALLEAU on the piano -7 sans 6:30 p.m., D.J. spinning the top 40 sounds from Wednesday tbrough Saturday. Corne dance the nigbt away at Whit- by's newest meeting place. .Brothers, famous for their pizza and pasta, bave been in the Durham area for fourteen years serving specialty- dishes, entertaining customers with warm hospitality, and supporting local sports, organizations - Having a Party? Banquet room facilities to accommodate 50-60 people are available. Brothers Piz- za & Spaghetti House - the place where friends meet. BOB's DISC JOCKEY~ Music for Ail Ages Banquets - Dances- - Parties Weddings BOB or DIANE 434-6448 NWYEARS EVE ROCK ColççCONCERT RX3ODOUSE featurlng DECEM BER 31/86 8:00 P.M. $12 2. CVR HAG INCLUDES PARTY FAVORS & PRIZES 207 DUN DAS ST. W. WH ITBY 668.2337 ASHLEY'S Asbley's, featuring- some of the best live entertainment in Durham,' is proud to announce a New Year's Eve "Basb". Little Caesar and the Consuls (plus a surprise band yet to be announced) will provide music' for your dancing pleasure tili 3:00, a.m. Hot roast beef buffet 'and a complimentary bottie of champagne per table for only $75.00 per couple. Cail now to reserve your tickets. Bring in the New Year at Asbley's the nightclub with some class. STE VE'S STEAK HOUSE Tuesday through Saturday you'I find Steve Craig on piano. Enjoy an intimate night out in the piano lounge at Steve's, Simcoe St. N., Oshawa.- Clamdiggers ~ Seafood Restaurant S"A SeafoodLover's Delight" NWOPENED DOWNSTAIRS 1' ( Dont Drink And D ri ve ~L7 ~ W'd g6~'Le-op -- --z-fva lit