Arundel Park Riding for Disabled was formed in 1981 under the name Gold Coast and Hinterland Riding School for the Disabled Association Incorporated, to provide a horse riding service for children and adults with a disability.
for riders, non-riders, staff, volunteers and the community in our exciting, all encompassing, equestrian situation.
Horse riding is a pleasurable form of physical exercise which has proven to therapeutically assist people with a wide range of disabilities.
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July 2022 Holiday Program
We are taking booking for our July School Holiday Program, activities will be running from Tuesday 5th July – Friday the 8th July... Read More →
Equicore Concepts Equiband
APRDA is extremely grateful to Dr Narelle Stubbs for the kind donation of several Equicore concepts Equibandâ kits. The Equibandsâ are latex free.. Read More →
Star Wars Charity Walk
On the 23rd of July, the Redback Garrison will be walking 20klm from Burleigh to Coombabah in full armour in order to raise.. Read More →
Our Programs
Our riding programs operates six days a week with four classes per day.
RDA Riding Program
Here at Arundel Park we offer a variety of programs to allow each and every rider the opportunity to grow and develop to the best of their ability.
INSteP
Individual Needs Support together everyone Program. This program provides much-needed support for all children entering our programs.
Independent Rider Program
Alongside our RDA lessons our coaches have developed riding programs for children and adults to be included in our programs and skill development in equestrian sport.
Ground Skills Program
The program has been very beneficial to those that require support in their community involvement and wish to participate in an equestrian activity without having to ride.
Carriage Driving Program
Carriage driving is open to anyone but especially to those who can no longer ride or prefer a different type of equestrian challenge.
Ready Set Trot
Ready Set Trot is a national initiative which aims to get more kids active and having fun with horses.
Hippotherapy
The horse’s unique, multi-dimensional movement is utilised as a therapeutic tool and implemented according to the individual needs and goals of the client.
Holiday Programs & Group Bookings
During the school holidays we offer a variety of different programs open to all riders of all abilities.
ASDAN
ASDAN, a UK-based education charity, helps prepare participants for adulthood by developing teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and researching.
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