This year there are 2 entry processes: All Mounted Games and Prix Caprilli Tests are to be entered here:https://events.humanitix.com/2025-rda-nsw-dressage-championships-mounted-games-and-gymkhana-gala This link also includes bookings for Cabins, Stables and Friday Night BBQ. Please note there are changes to the Prix Caprilli Walk tests and there are limited cabins which will be prioritised to those staying onsite…
In November 2024, RDA (NSW) was honoured to win “Event of the Year” at the NSW Champions of Sport Awards for the RDA (NSW) Dressage, Mounted Games, and Gymkhana Event. This incredible night was a tribute to the participants who inspire us and the dedicated volunteers who make this event possible year after year. Led…
RDA (NSW) were delighted to win this year’s Community Initiative Award for the RDA (NSW) Equine Facilitated Mental Health and Learning’s “Connections” program at the 2024 Mental Health Matters Awards. This program offers equine-facilitated learning and mental health support through two key streams: Equine Facilitated Learning for personal growth and Equine Facilitated Mental Health for…
And the Gold Medal goes to RDA (NSW)! Just letting everyone know we are now a Gold Medal Good Sports organisation. That means we are ahead of the pack when it comes to being a healthy, safe, inclusive organisation to participate in equine-assisted activities. What is Good Sports? Good Sports is Australia’s largest and longest-running health…
We are delighted to share that Lucy Petony and Tracy Lucas were included in the 2023 NSW Volunteer of the Year Award ceremonies – congratulations to the both of you! NSW Employee Volunteer of the Year – Nominee – Lucy Petony Many of you know that Lucy Petony has been a very important person in…
RDA (NSW) were so fortunate to be partnered with the wonderful Japanese horse OBAMBURUMAI in 2023’s Golden Eagle. Racing NSW notified us of our selection and of course we were “over the moon”. This wonderful little champion and his fantastic jockey, Josh Parr, brought home the gold! We met the owners and the trainer who…
The RDA (NSW) Dressage Championships, Gymkhana Gala and Mounted Games event will be on 25–27 August 2023 and held at Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Online entries open: 14 June 2023Close: 24 July 2023 https://events.humanitix.com/2023-rda-nsw-dressage-championships-and-gymkahna-gala Enquiries email: dressage@rdansw.org.au These Championships are being conducted with support from Sydney International Equestrian Centre and the Sutherland Shire Horse Owners…
On 27 October 2022 RDA (NSW) celebrated 50 years of operation “providing horse-related activities to enrich the lives of people with disabilities”. On Saturday 6 May 2023 RDA (NSW) celebrated the Anniversary of its 50th AGM. This is truly a magnificent milestone for a volunteer-run charity, and is a testament to the past and current…