Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA) is a voluntary, nonprofit organisation which provides opportunities for anyone with a disability to enjoy safe, healthy, stimulating, therapeutic, horse-related activities in Australia.
RDA Australia is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a grant of 100,000 from the Ian Potter Foundation towards its National Coach Development Program.
This grant will provide the maximum benefit to all RDA
Australia’s members by helping to:
- address the chronic shortage of trained, accredited RDA coaches
- increase the number of clients able to participate in RDA programs
- improve children’s outcomes through early intervention programs
- reduce client waiting lists
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The Cartmill RDA Centre at Burpengary was devastated by recent heavy rains and flooding in SE Queensland. Three horses were lost to flood waters but one miraculous survivor, Holly the pony was found alive, washed up downstream. The Centre has lost everything and needs your help!
Read the full story here...
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Please contact the Cartmill RDA Centre on 07 388 5611 if you want to help. Alternatively you can donate online to the Cartmill RDA Appeal by clicking here...
RDA Australia is holding a 2009 Asia/Pacific video competition for unclassified riders (classified riders not eligible).
Riders need to submit a DVD recording of the two tests in their Section. Tests will be judged by three qualified Judges.
For further information on Conditions of Entry Click here
Please complete the official entry form Click here
and return with your DVD to:
Mrs R Vincent, P.O. Box 113, Houghton,
South Australia 5131 by 1 August 2009
NB: Late entries will not be accepted.
Results of RDAA Asia/Pacific Video Dressage Competition
will be announced on 1 September, 2009
The National Dressage Competition is an important part of the RDAA calendar.
However, it can be expensive to compete when travel and accommodation costs are taken into account. These costs can also restrict the number of contestants who wish to participate.
So, in response to the current financial climate and in the interests of making the competition as accessible as possible, RDAA wishes to announce that the 2009 National Dressage Championships will be conducted through the submission of videos by contestants. No travel or accommodation required, compete at your local RDA centre!
This exciting and innovative approach aims to engage a wider audience that we have ever had before. The RDAA Dressage Committee will be running the RDAA National Dressage Video Championships and details of the competition and competition tests will be announced shortly.
Watch this website for further information!
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