An inspiring portrait of Glenda Watson, a young teenager with cerebral palsy who cannot walk, but who can ride a horse. She is one of a group of physically disabled people who are improving their capabilities with the help of volunteers at the Pacific Riding for the Disabled Association. This rewarding form of recreation with therapy is a welcome change for Glenda and provides the thrill of close contact with and control of another moving creature. In fact, when she’s riding, she feels “on top of the world.”
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ACMI Identifier
313889
Language
English
Subject categories
Animals & Wildlife → Horse riding
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cerebral palsy
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cerebral palsy - Rehabilitation
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physical therapy
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physically handicapped - Recreation
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Physically handicapped - Rehabilitation
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Physically handicapped - Recreation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)