Riding for the Disabled Association Coffs Harbour and Districts

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 facilities 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”…

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.

Rider Adrian is excelling with his handsome mount, Bacardi. If you would like to learn to ride with us in our safe and i...
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.

03/03/2026

Our team of qualified coaches and dedicated volunteers take every measure to keep our clients safe and our horses comfortable at every stage of their lesson.

02/03/2026

Our 45 minute Horsemanship Lessons give our clients a full dose of horses! Starting with grooming our clients then learn about tacking up and have the opportunity to lead their horse around the arena before mounting up and participating in a riding lesson. If this sounds like something you, or a loved one, are looking for please message us for more information. We also offer half hour riding lessons, lead line riding, non mounted horsemanship and equine facilitated learning; all with a custom programmed tailored to the client's needs.

Our sweet Millie is currently the hardest working horse on our roster! If you would like to make a donation towards care...
25/02/2026

Our sweet Millie is currently the hardest working horse on our roster! If you would like to make a donation towards care and training for our horses or signs up to sponsor one of our horses please message us for more information.

Looking for a horse fix without riding? We offer both mounted and non mounted RDA programs. If you would like to meet so...
25/02/2026

Looking for a horse fix without riding? We offer both mounted and non mounted RDA programs. If you would like to meet some of our equine friends message us with your contact info and one of our coaches will get in touch

Game on! Harley and Adrian are putting their horses through the paces with some fun and educational mounted games create...
24/02/2026

Game on! Harley and Adrian are putting their horses through the paces with some fun and educational mounted games created by Assistant Coach Kath

Our first term of 2026 is off to a wonderful start with riders, volunteers and horses all taking advantage of the perfec...
23/02/2026

Our first term of 2026 is off to a wonderful start with riders, volunteers and horses all taking advantage of the perfect horse riding weather.

Blue skies and a gentle breeze made for a beautiful day of lessons this week.
19/11/2025

Blue skies and a gentle breeze made for a beautiful day of lessons this week.

Nothing beats happy horses with happy riders. If you would like to join the fun in term four please message us 😊
26/09/2025

Nothing beats happy horses with happy riders. If you would like to join the fun in term four please message us 😊

Our favourite mini, Chocko, looks like he would love to be out in the arena with the big horses! If you would like to jo...
14/06/2025

Our favourite mini, Chocko, looks like he would love to be out in the arena with the big horses! If you would like to join us in the arena we are always happy to welcome new clients and volunteers. Message us to find out how you can get involved

09/06/2025

We are racing into the new week like Chappy trotting off the barrell!

Address

804 Valery Road
Valery, NSW
2454

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