Riding For the Disabled Maryborough, Qld

Thanks Maryborough, you have done it again. You voted for us in the Commonwealth Bank Community Donations Program and we won!
On Saturday Karen and Mel came out to RDA to give us the good news we had received most votes and therefore the prize of $5,000 is ours. The funds will go towards a roof for our new ramp so our riders stay dry while getting on their horse. A special thanks to Karen who was very enthusiastic about getting people to vote while they were in the Bank.

On Saturday we did the filming for our Riding for the Disabled Association of Queensland State Champs. Here is a little peek at some of our riders and volunteers getting ready. All our riders were extremely smart. Our horses looked very clean and shiny thanks to the hard work of our dedicated volunteers.

Thanks Llew O'Brien MP for your continued support.

Sadly it is time for us to say goodbye to Buddie and help him over the rainbow bridge.
Buddie has been retired for the last 18 months and recently his health has started to decline. If anyone would like to say goodbye to Buddie we will be at RDA this Friday or next Tuesday from 8:00 until 11:00.
He joined us in 2009 and has been the most perfect RDA horse. He was happy to take riders who had high support needs, needed the hoist to mount, were unbalanced or vocal and he also enjoyed taking more active riders for their lessons. He assisted in giving riders the confidence to ride independently, trot, participate in competitions and generally improve their riding skills or just sit a little taller in the saddle. He also loves a cuddle by anyone, rider or volunteer.

Thank you everyone who came out to support us at our Garage Sale. Due to your generosity we raised over $4,000!

Only 4 days to go

It is that time again, we are having another Giant Garage Sale on 31 August.

Smart pony and horse put their rain coats on today ready for work

We have the following rugs for sale as well as 2 saddles and various items of tack - see comments for photos. All rugs are in good condition, see list for prices and any damage. All funds raised go towards our riding program. Available at our Garage sale if not sold prior.
Weatherbeater with neck and hood size large $40
Weatherbeater, small tear on shoulder 4'9" $25
Blue waterproof 6'3" $40
Woollen lined red canvas 5'9" $40
Woollen lined blue canvas 6'3" $40
Woollen lined green canvas, 2 small repairs 6'9" $40
Maroon woollen stable rug 6'3"$30
Red woollen rug 6'3" $30
Polo fleece combo 5'9"$30
There are also lots of cotton rugs in sizes from 4'0" to 6'3", some with hoods, ears etc and some without.
We also have various saddle pads, tack and saddles as per the photos.

RDA Giant Garage Sale
31 August 2024
7:00am to 12:00pm
79 Bidwill Road, Bidwill

It is that time again, we are having another Giant Garage Sale on 31 August.

Happy birthday to our beautiful horses.
You are the stars of our program with your amazing empathy, tolerance, willingness and ability to take care of your rider whether they are enjoying a trail ride, playing games or learning their dressage for competition.

https://reefnbeefphotography.pixieset.com/rda/ took some amazing photos at the sports day we were invited to at Riding For The Disabled Hervey Bay. We took 3 riders - Carrissa, Evie and Sophie and 2 horses - Snow and TJ. They all enjoyed themselves. Thanks Joe, Noel, Rosie, and Carol for coming to help, it was appreciated. You can see all the photos by clicking on the reef 'n' beef link.

RDA Photo collection by Reef 'n' Beef Photography

thanks for supporting us Poona, you are a wonderful community.

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Thanks to the Foundation for Rural Regional Renewal's grant of $10,000.00 we have a lovely new sprinkler system for our indoor arena. This makes a huge difference to the dust generated while using the arena.

RDA Maryborough is thrilled to be included as one of the two organisations nominated by CommBank’s Maryborough branch to receive a funding boost from CommBank – but we need your vote! Follow the link below and enter Maryborough Qld to access your local voting options and vote for us!
Visit https://www.commbank.com.au/communitydonations