Welcome to Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled

........where Riding Develops Abilities

Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation providing supported equine-based therapeutic riding, driving and on-ground programs for all members of the disability community on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
All SCRDA Coaches are qualified CAD Coaches (Coaching Athletes with Disability) and are certified at Coach or Senior Coach Level. Our facilities and equipment are designed to address the needs of the disability community, and our programs are structured to engage participants in progressive activities that develop a range of physical, psychological and social outcomes over a period of time and are suitable for those that require trained and experienced support in order to participate.

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Our program days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. We are closed Sunday and Monday. We are aligned with the State School system, so are operational during school terms and are on holidays when the schools are on holidays.

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Second Hand Saddlery Sales

Due to the current renovation works, the Saddlery Sales are suspended temporarily until the builders are finished. They are quick, so hopefully you won't have to wait too long!

Sessions in 2026

The timetables for all sessions in 2026 have been published on the website under Rider Information > Term Dates.

Membership Form for 2026

Both a Paper version and an online version of the 2026 Membership Form is available ready for the new year. If using the online version, please save your copy with your name and email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
You will need to pay for your 2026 Membership after 1st January 2026 and before attending. Please also reference your name or invoice number when paying.
The 2026 Membership Fee remains the same as 2024 and 2025 - $65.

Service Agreement Form for all NDIS Funded Participants

All New NDIS Participants will need to review and sign a 2026 Service Agreement Form.
Please download the form, complete your details and return it to SCRDA prior to your first sessions.

Any existing NDIS Participants will need to complete a new Service Agreement once your plan has been renewed. There have been some recent changes from NDIS so new changes have been made to the Service Agreement.
Members over 18, parents and/or legal guardians must complete the form
if there are any uncertainties, just complete the sections you can and we will assist you with the uncertain sections.

New Volunteer Orientation & Induction in 2026

If you are interested in joining SCRDA in 2026, there will be Orientation & Induction on Monday 2nd February 2026 from 9 - 12 noon for all NEW volunteers.
Come along to find out about SCRDA.
No need to book! Please wear closed in footwear and a smile!

Ongoing Training for all Volunteers

From Tuesday 3rd February till Friday 6th February, there will be a Program of ongoing training and guest speakers for all volunteers.
You don't need to come on all days - however the guest speakers may tempt you to attend on those days where the topics are relevant to you.

Schedule of Fees for 2026

The Schedule of Fees for 2026 has been set and is now available.
There have been some small increases in fees for 2026.

Containers 4 Change

Many of you would already know about this 10c recycling of containers program. We have now set up an area in the clubhouse for collecting these 10c refundable containers.
You can bring them into the Centre if you don't wish to recycle them yourself.
Alternatively, if you wish to take them to your nearest C4C centre and have the funds directed to SCRDA, our C4C number is C10473173.
Happy recycling!

.BUNNINGS SUPPORT WITH SAUSAGE SIZZLE

Thanks to Bunnings, Noosaville for all your support in allowing us to run Sausage Sizzles.
The next Bunnings BBQ for 2026 will be on a Friday in February 2026 tba. SCRDA will not be hosting a BBQ in January.
Please contact us if you'd like to help, or else just come along to Bunnings to buy a sausage sizzle!

Many Thanks to Sunshine Coast Council

Sunshine Coast Council have awarded SCRDA a grant to purchase a new 4 tier grandstand which will allow for an extra 48 seats. The new grandstand has now been constructed with our wonderful Volunteer help and is ready to use.

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Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards

Sunshine Coast RDA is very proud to announce that at the 2023 Australia Day Awards ceremony, we were awarded the Community Organisation award for 2023 (tied with The Board Meeting Surf Charity). This is a fantastic outcome of all the hard work over the years and it is great to be recognised! Congratulations to all the award recipients and nominees too!

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Alfie

Alfie is special!  He has "big head" from a past dietary issue, but we love him anyway.
Alfie is used in the Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) Program and lives on the Verrierdale property.

Alfie is sponsored by Matt, Amy, Harry and Florence Winter until 31st December 2026.
The Winter family was our first horse sponsor and are our longest horse sponsors. Congratulations and thank you!

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Perry

Perry is our tallest horse at 17hh and was used in group rides and Dressage. Perry can now be found working at Laurie's Farm in the EAL program.

Perry is sponsored by Michael and Sally Powell until 15th June 2026.

 

Louis

Louis is a Clydesdale cross and is also used for the Carriage Driving program. 

Louis is sponsored by Carolyn & Paul Neville until 30th June 2026.

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Sparkles

Sparkles is a mare and is used in the group therapy riding programs and Hippotherapy.
She is one of our hardest working horses.

Please sponsor me!!.

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Mandy

Mandy is a lovely mare who is very affectionate and loves a scratch. She has fitted in well to the RDA herd and is used in our group therapy rides and saddle club programs.

Mandy is sponsored by Eumundi Sporting & Youth Club until 31st October 2026.

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Iceman

Iceman is a placid fellow who likes all the attention so has fitted in nicely to life at RDA. He is a palomino and the saddle clubers love him! He is used in our group therapy and saddle club programs.

Iceman is sponsored by Mettaya Baskerville until 31st July 2026.

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Flash

Flash has come a long way since he arrived in not the best condition. But with lots of tlc he is looking and feeling amazing. He is a patient and caring horse used in our group therapy, hippotherapy and saddle club programs.

Flash is proudly sponsored by The Noosa Foundation, a sub-fund of the Australian Communities Foundation until 31st March 2026.

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Madonna

Madonna is a dappled grey Percheron cross mare. She is harness trained and is used in both the general group therapy riding programs as well as the carriage driving programs. Madonna joined the RDA herd in Sept 2016. She was formerly known as Gypsy and was purchased with funds from a Qld Government "Get Going" grant.

Madonna is sponsored by Jayne Hooke and Shirley and John Barraclough until 30 November 2026.

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Clue

Clue is another all purpose chestnut gelding, used in almost all our programs and especially in the hippotherapy program.

 Clue is sponsored by Eumundi Park, Recreation & Showgrounds until 31st July 2026.

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Maya

Maya arrived in 2017 and is a very forward moving young lady! She is a smaller mare but with a big personality. Maya is used in the group therapy rides, Saddle Club and hippotherapy programs.

Maya is sponsored by Graham & Naomi Hull until 30th June 2026.

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Beau

 Beau arrived in September 2018. He is far too good looking to be a boy!

Beau is sponsored by Carolyn Cobby until December 2026.

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Tuffy

Unlike his name, Tuffy is a real sweetheart! He is a bay quarter horse cross gelding and is 14.2 hands high.

Tuffy is sponsored by Graham & Naomi Hull until 30th June 2026.

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Applejack

Applejack arrived at the Centre in August 2023 and was immediately nicknamed The "Barbie " horse for his amazing good looks!

Applejack is sponsored by Alison Day until 15th June 2026.

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Blossom & Babe

Blossom & Babe are at "Laurie's Farm" and help with the EAL program.

Blossom & Babe are Sponsored by Kerrie Arnott until 30th April 2026.

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Sprocket

Sprocket arrived to join the herd in April 2021. He is trained to carriage as well as being used in the Group Therapy rides.

Sprocket is sponsored by Pomona Post Office until 28th February 2027.

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Suzy

Suzy joined our herd in July 2021. She is a Percheron / Appaloosa mare and is a sweetheart!
In 2024 Suzy will be joining the EAL herd at "Laurie's Farm".

Suzy is sponsored by Patricia Arnott until 30st June 2026.

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Halo

Halo is a grey Stockhorse cross mare. She is 15 years old and is 14 hands high.
Halo joined the herd in December 2023 and the funds for her purchase were provided by a Federal Government Stronger Communities grant.

Halo is sponsored by The Rekindle Foundation until 30th June 2026.

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Misty

Misty is a bay standardbred mare who is 15 hh and is 16 years old. She joined the herd in December 2023.

Misty is sponsored by Patricia Arnott until 30th June 2026.

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Rocco

Rocco is a Clydesdale/ Stockhorse gelding and joined SCRDA in February 2025. He is still a youngster at 7 years old but is already a favourite as he just loves people.
Rocco was purchased with funds donated by Bark Design

Rocco is sponsored by Bark Design until 9th March 26

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Captain

Captain joined the SCRDA herd at the end of June 2025.
He is a chestnut thoroghbred gelding, is 6 years old and is 16.1 hh
Captain is sponsored by The Rekindle Foundation until 30th June 2026.

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