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RDA horses & ponies come from a variety of backgrounds and pathways:
- Ex-pony club or horse club
- High performance dressage horses
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- Ex-racehorses
- Rescued from abuse or neglect
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RDA gives these lucky ponies & horses a new lease in life and career opportunities. They in return, offer total unconditional love. It’s a win-win situation for all!
RDA need:
- Horses between 11hh & 16hh (a hand is equal to 4 inches)
- Wide & narrow horses
- Suitable, mannered & experienced horses with good temperaments
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Typical horses used in the program are:
- owned (purchased or donated)
- loaned
- sponsored
- trialled for suitability before they are integrated into the RDA program
Horses undergo regular training & exercise to keep them:
- fit and strong
- in good mental health
Who funds our horses?
- Anyone can!
- Variety Club fund the upkeep of horses in SA, with centres making up any shortfall
- Purchased from The Hero Fund (SA) topped up with annual fundraising
At the end of their RDA working life our horses & ponies:
- Return to previous owners
- Retire to pasture (in the company of their pals)
If you have a horse you think would be suitable for RDA, please contact your local RDA centre.
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Did you know?
The first of August is celebrated as the Horse’s Birthday. The date is chosen as the official birth date of all horses in the southern hemisphere as it falls at the beginning of the foaling season. This allows all foals born in that season to be considered the same age for competition purposes.
RDA also celebrates this day and incorporates it into our national Riding for the Disabled Association Awareness Week, which takes place 1 – 7 August every year.
Happy birthday to all our wonderful horses and thank you to all our riders who helped us celebrate the Horses Birthday Party across Australia!
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