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for the Disabled program initially launched in 2001 currently supports about 120 people a year, the majority of whom are under 12, is underpinned by a scientific methodology and approach, with riders referred to the program by the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department of Samsung Medical Center in Seoul. A network of around 1000 volunteers supports the initiative by giving their free time to accompany the riders. Since its launch in 2001, nearly 600 riders have benefited from this program. RD-Samsung became an Associate member of FRDI (Federation of Riding for the Disabled International) in 2001 and assisted development of RDA-Korea which became Full member of FRDI in 2004. New building equipped for the handicapped riders was built in 2009, named Samsung RD Center replacing 'RD Samsung'. In 2010, Samsung RD Center became a Premier Accredited Center of NARHA (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association), second to be recognized outside of North America. Sept. 2010 Become NARHA Premier Accredited Center Aug. 2010 Host NARHA Mentor Training & Evaluator courses Launch of Adult RD program July 2010 NARHA Premier Accredited Center visit Oct. 2009 Signed MOU with National Institute of Animal Science March 2009 Opening of the RD Center, first in Korea Oct. 2008 Hold the first RD International Symposium in Korea Nov. 2007 Host NARHA Instructor Workshop and Certification Host the first RD-festival in Korea May 2004 Hold Korea-Japan RD exchange Feb. 2004 Become full member of FRDI June 2003 Present first RD-Samsung paper at FRDI National Congress May 2003 RDA Japan Director Amiko Otta visit RD-Samsung Nov. 2002 FRDI Secretary Genenral Sr. Chiara Hatton Hall visit RD-Samsung March 2002 Begin regular sessions Oct. 2001 Become associate member of FRDI (Federation of RIding for the Disabled International) Sept. 2001 Hold first trial lessons June 2001 Establish RD-Samsung