RDA Top End provides equine experiences to people with disabilities, unique volunteer opportunities and meaningful corporate partnerships.
Riding for the Disabled in the Top End is a not-for-profit community dedicated to providing opportunities for people of all abilities in the greater Darwin area. We provide mounted and unmounted sessions in a safe, relaxed and fun setting at our beautiful property at Marlow lagoon. We rely heavily on volunteers to care for our horses, maintain the centre and support our clients. We have a range of
09/06/2026
Our RDA Top End horses were treated to a lively musical training session with our fabulous volunteers in preparation for our high support riders. Our riders will be able to enjoy the merriment of being able to play musical instruments when they ride.🎼🎶 💜❤️🐴
Just some happy snaps of last week's Saddle Up Program sessions. Learning new techniques when riding to build confidence, independence and of course lots smiles. 💜❤️🐴
In between private lessons and School Saddle Up Program, Coach Jody Burrows has been educating some of our new Level 0 Assistant Coach Trainees.
So excited to foster some local coaching talent for our centre 🙌
27/05/2026
We recently had Master Saddle Fitter Robert McCann come visit and work his magic on our saddles.
Check out how inquisitive Cloudy is. Really having a look at what Robert is doing with his saddle 😅
Very cute indeed!
26/05/2026
Here is the official pic!! Congratulations and well done Grace 👏👏 🐴💜❤️
Top End - 2026 Volunteer of the Year Award Highlights!! 🌟
Winner of the Chief Minister's Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
Grace Maguire - Riding for The Disabled Top End
Grace began volunteering with Riding for the Disabled Top End in 2025 and quickly became a valued member of the team. Volunteering five days a week, she provides dedicated horse care and supports riders with focus, initiative, and attention to detail, consistently working with independence and reliability beyond her years.
Grace was nominated for her exceptional commitment, maturity, and compassion. Her calm, inclusive approach ensures children and riders with diverse needs feel safe, supported, and valued.
Thank you legend!!
As National Volunteer week draws to a close we want to say a heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers for helping us deliver our programs.
From maintenance of the facility, horse care, assisting with lessons, fundraising and much much more. Every contribution means the world to keep this place going.
Thank you, thank you, thank you 🥰🤩😍
22/05/2026
We are delighted to share that our volunteer Grace Maguire won the NT Chief Minister’s Youth Volunteer of the Year Award last night.
What an achievement for her amongst an amazing cohort of remarkable young volunteers.
We are so proud that you have been recognised for all your hard work. Thanks for putting Riding for the Disabled in the Top End at centre stage in Parliament House last night.
Well done and congratulations 👏👏👏
21/05/2026
Best of luck tonight to one of our youngest volunteers, Grace, who has been nominated for the NT Youth Volunteer of the Year Award. What an incredible achievement already. The award ceremony is being held tonight, and we’ll be cheering her on as the winners are announced. What a stunning pic of her and our Cloudy 💜❤️🐴
20/05/2026
Welcome back, Jessie, to your riding lessons. We’re so delighted to see your beautiful smiles each week, and it’s clear how much you’re enjoying your time with Mystic.
Thanks to our friends at DCOH for their sponsorship of beautiful Mystic.
19/05/2026
Miss Jo made the most of yesterday’s surprise rain — nothing like a good roll in the wet grass to celebrate!
Huge thank you to The Mining Pty Ltd for proudly sponsoring our girl Jo. Your support means the world.
Say hello also to one of our new volunteers Erin 👋👋
| Tuesday | 9am - 2pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 2:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 2:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 2pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 2pm |