

RDA through the eyes of a volunteer
I have just passed my one year anniversary for volunteering at RDA Richmond. This milestone has prompted me to reflect upon my time here and I couldn't be happier about spending over 1,000 hours at such a lovely facility. Some people think I'm crazy for volunteering so much time, and you might think so too, but here's what I tell them: I discovered RDA by accident and, being a lover of horses, I jumped at the opportunity to be around them. When I went to the training day ever


Matt and Bella take on the competition arena
On Sunday 12 July Riding for the Disabled Association Richmond Centre had our first outing to a Dressage event at Vines Pony Club hosted by Hawkesbury Vaulting Club (HVC). It was a great day for Matt and I am pretty sure Bella enjoyed the extra attention (and extra hay). Kaye Hannan para equestrian is a great supporter and mentor to many riders and coaches in RDA and it was her suggestion that resulted in the adventure. Matt travelled out from Ryde with his mum Jacqui, his si