RDA Seymour Centre

Look at this gorgeous picture of rider Piper.

When Channel 9 came to RDA Knox to tell our story, Piper stepped up, calm, confident, and completely unfazed by the camera. Her four-legged co-star? Equally unimpressed by the fuss, and twice as photogenic.

This is what riding does. It builds the kind of quiet confidence that doesn't disappear when a microphone appears. Piper didn't just sit for an interview, she showed the world what a rider at RDA Knox looks like: poised, proud, and very much at home next to a horse.

We couldn't be more proud of her.

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Three women. One ride. A whole lot of quietly generous Saturdays.

Meet Tash, Sienna and Leah, three of the volunteers who keep RDA Knox running. They lead horses, walk beside riders, repeat coach instructions in a softer voice, and notice the small things, a foot drifting in a stirrup, a horse who needs a steadier hand.

They don't get paid. They show up anyway. And every rider at this centre is here because volunteers like them choose to be.

To Tash, Sienna, Leah, and every volunteer across the RDAV network, thank you. Your generosity is the difference between a waitlist and a ride.

If this looks like your kind of Saturday: we'd love to have you.

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Ever notice your hand...or more likely your student’s or volunteer’s hand...slowly creeping up the lead rope?

You start with a good length, giving your horse room to move. But over time, that hand inches forward until it’s right at the clip again!

It seems like a small habit, but it has a big (and negative) impact on the horse.

A tight lead restricts your horse’s movement, balance, and alignment. If there’s a student on their back while this is happening, it also affects the quality of the ride they receive.

Now, I’m not saying hand placement is “set it and forget it.” Just like with reins, lead rope position should be intentional and dynamic.

✅ Try adding a visual marker, like a piece of tape on the lead rope, to give people an easy “baseline” for hand placement.
✅ But more importantly, teach them to be mindful and deliberate about how and when they adjust.

Next time you’re leading, take a moment to check your hands. That quick check-in can make all the difference...and your horse will thank you!

Every week, they show up.

Before work.
After school drop-off.
In the cold.
In the heat.
Quietly, consistently, without asking for recognition.

They lead horses.
Walk beside riders.
Make cups of tea.
Pick up equipment.
Listen. Encourage. Cheer.

And because they do, children and adults with disability experience something powerful:
confidence, calm, connection, and a place where they truly belong.

Our 1,200+ volunteers are the heart of Riding for the Disabled Victoria.

Many say they came to help others — but stayed because the experience changed them too.

“Watching someone discover what they are capable of… there is nothing like it.”

This National Volunteer Week, we simply want to say thank you.
For every early morning, every patient moment, every quiet act of kindness.

You change lives more than you know.

A huge THANK YOU to all our wonderful volunteers 🙏🙏. Whether you are a horse checker, horse handler, side walker, maintenance person, record keeper, coach, committee member or contribute your time in any way at all, WE COULD NOT RUN WITHOUT YOU. You are amazing people to work with and you are making such a difference to our participants’ lives. Heartfelt thanks.

If you are interested in volunteering with us, please message me and I will be more than happy to discuss. We are always looking for extra volunteers. 🐴🐴

This young lady only started with us on Thursday. We couldn’t believe it was her first time on a horse - she was a natural and clearly enjoyed the experience, which we love to see.

RDA Seymour wishes one of our newest volunteers, Viv and one of our longest-standing volunteers, Coral both a very happy April birthday. Best wishes to you both 🥳🎂🎉

Yesterday we held an Easter-themed lesson day for the final lesson of Term 1 for our school groups. We played Easter bingo, as well as a spelling game and an egg and spoon challenge - all while riding in the arena of course.
It was great to see our new riders having fun and our new horse, Irish taking it all in his (very big) stride. 🐴🐴

Meet Irish! He's the latest addition to our team of horses at RDA Seymour and has kindly been leased to us for 12 months by his owner, Lee. He is settling in beautifully, and measuring in at 15.3, he will be a fabulous addition for our adolescent and adult riders.

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA (SEYMOUR CENTRE)

NOTICE OF THE 2026 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:

RDA Seymour will be holding their AGM on Thursday March 5th 2026, at 11 am

Location: RDA Building, Kings Park Reserve, Seymour (parking is available at the rear oval)

AGENDA:
Welcome
Apologies
Confirmation of 2025 AGM Minutes (13/3/2025)
President’s Report
Treasurer’s Report

Election of 2026 Executive and General Committee Members.
All positions to be declared vacant.

The AGM will be followed by a general committee meeting.

The AGM is open to everyone.
For enquiries please email [email protected]

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