Who we are and what we do

Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is a worldwide movement represented internationally by the Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International (HETI), nationally by Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia and within Australia by state bodies.

Riding for the Disabled South Australia are a nonprofit organisation providing opportunities for anyone with a disability to participate in and enjoy horse-related activities in safe and inclusive environment for recreation, sport and therapeutic purposes.

Riding for the Disabled was first incorporated here in South Australia in 1972 and currently operate at nine metro, regional, rural and remote sites.

Save the Date: Saturday August 1st

We warmly invite you to attend the inaugural RDA SA Gala Dinner to be held at The Lounge at Morphettville to celebrate the horses birthday in style.

Guests will enjoy a delicious three-course dinner, hear inspiring guest speakers, partake in live auction excitement, and win some amazing raffle prizes.

We look forward to sharing this memorable night with you.

https://events.humanitix.com/rda-sa-gala-celebration

We are pleased to share this special event with you.

 

RDA SA Golf Classic

Come and enjoy a great day out on the green helping support RDASA. The inaugural RDA SA Golf Classic will be held on October 30th at The Vines Golf Club of Reynella.

With tee off from 8:30am, a 2 course lunch and drinks package following the game, plenty of challenges along the way and prizes for auction, it promises to be a day filled with action. Tickets are $150 for an individual or a discounted price of $550  for a group of 4. Tickets are available for purchase now through Humanatix: https://events.humanitix.com/rda-sa-golf-classic-2026/tickets

A big thank you to our sponsors of the day Never Never Distilling, AJ Trim, Des’s Mini Buses, Equipro Services, Key Assets and Southern Home Improvements for sponsoring a hole!

We hope to see you there! 

 

Our Programs

We offer a variety of programs for pleasure and competition.

Most people with a disability aged 3 up to 85 are eligible to

participate in our program. Watch below to hear from one of our participants.

Participate In RDA an RDA Program

” It’s given her a new lease on life, she can do a sport just like her siblings and she can do it for herself.”