Riding for the Disabled Association Coffs Harbour and Districts

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Riding for the Disabled Association Coffs Harbour and Districts

RDA NSW is a volunteer organisation providing equine assisted activities for people with disabilities to develop and enhance abilities.

“Experience horse riding at its best”…

Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Coffs Harbour & Districts has been established since 2005 and is located at Valery Horse Trails and Riding Centre owned and operated by Clarry and Mary Quirk. We are located at Valery Horse Trails and Riding Centre approximately 30 minutes South of Coffs Harbour and about 20mins north-east of Bellingen. Our Centre has many facil

ities available to us trough sponsorship from Valery Horse Trails, such as –the horses that we use, an outdoor arena, loading ramps, wheelchair access from the road, 20 enclosed stables, white post and rail fenced paddocks, swimming pool, BBQ and tea & coffee area. We operate RDA every Tuesday between 9am and 5pm during school terms. Our orientation and training days are held at the beginning of each school term, but don’t worry if you miss them as we welcome volunteers all throughout the year. We are a nonprofit organization and rely on volunteers, fundraising, donations and sponsors. We currently have 20 riders, 1 coach, 4 trainee coaches, 12 horses and not enough volunteers…

Experience with horses is not necessary as there are other activities such as fundraising and administration that you can help with. So come and join us and become a volunteer to assist in providing a chance for people with a disability to “experience horse riding at its best”…

12/08/2026

Thanks to volunteer, Mark, who has beautifully trimmed some of our pasture trees so they are the perfect height for horses to walk under and shelter. Jobs like this help keep our horses happy and healthy in the arena and the paddock.

10/08/2026

It hardly feels like a winters day watching Hope and Millie enjoying a trot in the sunshine 🌞

12/06/2026

A huge thankyou to The Smiley Squad Events & Services for your donation of onions for our Bunnings BBQ! And an extra thanks to Alex for taking the time to liaise with local businesses. Support from our local community means the world to small volunteer run groups 💗

15/05/2026

Thankyou to our wonderful volunteers, Lynne, Jane, Mary and Clarry, and friends, John, Sean, Alex and Rachel, for ensuring our sausage sizzle was a great day for all. And a special thanks to Bunnings Warehouse Australia Coffs Harbour and the local community for your continued support of our program.

28/04/2026

The good weather is back just in time for the first day of term two 😊

15/03/2026

Bending poles help to keep our horses limber and allow our riders to improve their balance.

14/03/2026

Hope and Millie are working hard at transitioning between walk and halt with cones and trot poles adding fun obstacles for an extra challenge.

12/03/2026

Are you looking for a fun way to start your ride and build rider fitness? Why not try these simple stretches by Coach Kath.

05/03/2026

Spending time together on the ground helps our riders form a bond with their horses and better understand the way horses move about. Hope and Millie have become trusting and relaxed together which has allowed Hope to take her riding to the next level.

04/03/2026

Rider Adrian is excelling with his handsome mount, Bacardi. If you would like to learn to ride with us in our safe and inclusive program please message us today.

Address

804 Valery Road
Valery, NSW
2454

Telephone

+432810170

Website

http://www.rdansw.org.au/

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