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10/12/2025

: Day 29

We would like to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our wonderful veterinary team of Mark and Janet Buckerfield, from Hobart Equine Practice.

The commitment and sheer amount of time they dedicate to our horses goes above and beyond. Their expertise ensures all of our equine partners receive the very best care, and we can't thank them enough for their tireless efforts. From routine check-ups to complex cases, their knowledge, patience, and unwavering commitment provide us with total peace of mind.

Thank you, Mark and Janet, for being such a crucial part of our team and for putting your hearts into your work.
💜🐴❤️

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

09/12/2025

: Day 28

📻🎙🐴 Radio Interview

On Tuesday morning, Claudia - RDA Tasmania EO and Coaching Coordinator, spoke to Kim Napier on ABC Northern Tasmania Breakfast radio to talk about our ongoing search for weight bearing horses for next year's program.

Have a listen. The link is below. Claudia is on around 1:29:00.
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/northtas-breakfast/breakfast/106107308

So far, we've not had much luck!
Can you help us spread the word to find our next special steed?

If you have a suitable horse, or know of someone who does, please contact our Coaching Coordinator Claudia:
📱0429 943 247 or
📧 coaching@rdatas.org.au

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

08/12/2025

: Day 27

Adapting and Growing

Over the years, we’ve adapted to new challenges and grown stronger as a community. Together, we keep moving forward.

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

07/12/2025

: Day 26

Tickets are still available for our 50th Anniversary Raffle.

🎫 TICKETS
3 for $10 (best value) or $4 each.

🗓️ DRAW DATE
Saturday, December 13th
(At our Participant End-of-Year Party! Winners will be notified after the draw.)

Every ticket purchased assists with our equine program. Ready to WIN and SUPPORT? To find out how to buy your tickets remotely, please contact:
• Claudia Nevah - Executive Officer
• eo@rdatas.org.au
• 0429 943 247

Check out the list of donors and their amazing prizes 👇

❤️ Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Cruise of choice for 2 people

💜 Scootboot
1 pair of Scootboots for a horse

❤️ Minimax - Kingston
Wooden board, bowls & cheese knife set

💜 Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary
Family Pass

❤️ Bunnings Warehouse - Glenorchy
$100 Gift Card

💜 Hill Street Grocer - West Hobart
$100 Gift Card

❤️ Edwards Windsor Real Estate
2 bottles of Aras

💜 All Goods Hobart
2 x $50 Gift Cards

❤️ Savoy Day Spa
2 Day Spa tickets

💜 Sprokkelwood Art Garden
- Bruny Island - Entry for family of 4 people

❤️ State Cinema
2 Cinema tickets

💜 Tunnel Hill Mushrooms
Dust shaker, Miso & Oil infusion

❤️ Fullers Bookshop
$40 Gift Card

💜 Sabas Falafel - Moonah
2 x $20 Vouchers

❤️ Rachael Treasure
Signed book: "Dog Speak"

💜 Cracked and Spineless New & Used Books
$15 Gift Card

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

06/12/2025

: Day 25

Pole work is one of the many activities our Coaches setup on the arena. Ground poles (and also slightly elevated pole activities) are beneficial for our horses to develop suppleness, balance, strength and rhythm.

For our participants polework develops core strength and balance, learning new riding positions, awareness of their horse's movements, and also offers variety and stimulation as there a multitude of combinations and ways they can be ridden.

Do you have a favourite polework exercise! Drop it in the comments, we'd love to know what it is.

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

05/12/2025

: Day 24

On this day, 5 December, it's International Volunteer Day. The theme this year is "Every Contribution Matters" and we'd like to recognise the contribution our volunteers make to RDA.

There are many roles for volunteers - leader, sidewalker, paddock and centre maintenance, horse feeders, board members, fund raising, social media, to name but a few. Every contribution, no matter how big, or how small, really does matter.

Thank you to our team of Volunteers. You are all super stars 🌟

Interested in becoming a volunteer and contributing? Get involved and support the RDA community.

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

04/12/2025

: Day 23

Last night (Wednesday), we had the immense pleasure of hosting our annual Volunteer Dinner, and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude! ❤️💜

To our incredible volunteers: Thank You. Your dedication, countless hours, and passion are the fuel that drives our mission. Every smile shared, every task completed, and every act of kindness you perform makes a profound difference in our community. You are truly the best, and we couldn't do what we do without you.

We loved Dining at the Lenah Valley RSL Bistro. Great venue and yummy food.

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

03/12/2025

: Day 22

3 December is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).

IDPwD is a United Nations day observed internationally. It aims to promote community awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability.

2025 theme:
"Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress."

Be a disability advocate today and every day, and encourage inclusion.

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

02/12/2025

: Day 21

The end of the year and start of a new year are always exciting.

Upcoming dates ...

🗓 3 Dec - Volunteer Dinner

🗓 9 & 11 Dec - Last Lesson Days

🗓 13 Dec - RDA South End-of-Year Party

🗓 13 Dec - 50th Anniversary Raffle Draw

🗓 3 & 5 Feb 2026 - Volunteer Training Days

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

01/12/2025

: Day 20

The school term is galloping by quickly and we're soaking up every minute of the magic we create before our break in two weeks.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at RDA South, our participants and volunteers have been having a blast with:

• 🐎 Arena Work to build skills;
• 🌿 Scenic Trail Rides around the property;
• 👩‍🌾 Fun and games in the Sensory Garden; and
• ☔️ Engaging Unmounted Activities on rainy days.

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

30/11/2025

: Day 19

Did you know that RDA Tasmania is a Recycle Rewards Partner? ♻️♻️

Collect your eligible containers and take them to your local Recycle Rewards drop-off point to get 10c back for every item! You can choose to donate your refund. To make it easy, you can download the app and set your payment to RDA Tasmania or you can use our barcode in the images below.

Your donation, no matter how small, is helping to make a difference. ❤️🐴💜

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

29/11/2025

: Day 18

Our RDA horses are all very special and we've had many come and go throughout the years.

Does anyone remember cute little Toby? Toby was one of the ponies at RDA Kalang (now RDA South).

Toby was chosen as a finalist for RDA Horse of the Year in 2017. Unfortunately, he wasn't a winner, but he certainly won over our hearts with his character and overall cuteness. He didn't really have a heart as a side marking - just a trick of the angle. ❤️

We need more horses like Toby 🐴. Well, not quite like Toby, they need to be bigger (14.2hh - 16hh)! Can you help out? If you think you have a suitable horse, get in touch.

Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia (RDAA)

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Kingston, TAS
7050

Website

http://www.rdatas.org.au/

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