Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is a worldwide organisation represented internationally by the Federation of Riding for the Disabled International (FRDI),  nationally by Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia Ltd. (RDAA) and within Australia by State bodies.

Riding for the Disabled Association SA Inc (RDA SA) is a voluntary, not for profit, organisation which provides riding instruction and other horse-related activities, including carriage driving, for people with disabilities.

RDA SA provides opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy a safe, stimulating, healthy, therapeutic and recreational sport.

Riding for the Disabled was first incorporated in South Australia in 1972.

Currently RDA SA services are delivered by trained volunteers at 11 centres across South Australia, with two more centres preparing to start. In 2008 we will launch our mobile unit funded by a Paul Newman's Own Foundation grant secured by RDA SA in December 2006.

Centres are managed totally by volunteers with roles including:

• administration
• fundraising
• horse-care
• coaching
• volunteer training, etc.

New volunteers are always welcome to help deliver our special services.

The majority of RDA riders in South Australia are children but services are available to anyone with a medically certified disability.

RDA SA centres are overseen by RDA SA State Office at Maylands. The office operates with mostly part-time staff filling the equivalent of five full-time positions.  All staff have a passion for RDA and the unique service it provides for people with disabilities.

RDA SA publishes a newsletter several times each year. This is mailed to clients, volunteers, members, supporters and other friends. It can be downloaded from the website, but because it's a large file (approx 9Mb at last count) we'd rather mail it.

A weekly e-newsletter 'CHAFF' is produced each Friday afternoon. This can also be downloaded from the website (average 65kb), be sent by email or posted.

If you have any special requirements relating to the delivery of CHAFF or the newsletter please contact us to arrange an alternative format.