Our Programs

MAC Program

Equicizer Mechanical Horse

RDA(NSW) Tall Timbers Centre’s Mac Program centres around the Mechanical Horse nicknamed Mac.

This program is designed to develop and enhance abilities of participants through activities and exercises that are tailored to the needs of individuals.

MAC programs are a fun way of developing abilities in rain, hail or shine weather and are accessible on a regular basis.

When in motion the Equizicer Mechanical horse mimics a real horse’s movement (either walk or canter), exposing riders to different sensory experiences and to exercise, practice technique, improve body posture and positioning.

The Equicizer has a spring balanced mechanism that is easily activated and controlled by the rider’s level of effort and fitness. The motion is created and maintained by the rider’s seat, legs and or arms or externally by a Coach or volunteer by pushing the head up and down.

OUR IMPACT

Participants in our 2019 programs.

Program delivery hours.

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Volunteer hours a year to help us reach our goals.

The Program

The “MAC” Program helps to develop:

Core strength and stability
Body awareness
Dexterity
Hand Eye Co-ordination
Gross motor & fine motor skills
Development of language and communication skills
Memory improvement and concentration

Personal challenge leading to achievement
New mobility and access to new areas
Social integration
Mental stimulation
Increased self-esteem and a general feeling of well-being
Overall fitness and strength
Help with “perfect practice” of posture and safety

If you would like to find out more about accessing our programs please contact our office by email.

Our Community

Great place for young people with disabilities to learn how to ride and gain fine and gross motor skills

Great facility, great people doing amazing work with those of us who are less fortunate

Very professionally run program....lovely people....and the horses are beautiful!

This program has benefited her so much. Even years ago, when she barely left the house, and we had to start homeschooling, this was a constant for her. Even then we had days where we had to cancel due to her anxiety. Now to see her go without anxiety, communicate with the volunteers on her own (I've actively tried to step back) and even cope with trotting (previously a lot of movement would cause panic). It is nothing short of amazing.

Great work done by great people

Excellent initiative

Fantastic people and facilities.

Being a parent of a special needs child can bring many challenges and at times can be isolating. Tall Timbers give endless benefits to the participants and their families.