RDA Alice Springs

18/03/2026

🔒 New Security Upgrades at RDA Alice Springs 🔒

We’re excited to share that RDA Alice Springs has recently upgraded our security with the installation of new security cameras across the facility.

These important improvements help us keep our participants, volunteers, horses and equipment safe — and ensure we can continue delivering our programs with confidence.

This project would not have been possible without the generous support of the Northern Territory Government through the BizSecure Grant. We are incredibly grateful for their investment in community organisations like ours.

A very special thank you to Alex and his team at Elite Security & Communications, who went above and beyond to deliver a fantastic result. Your professionalism, attention to detail and willingness to help made the whole process seamless — we truly appreciate it!

If you’re looking for security or communications work, we cannot recommend Alex highly enough — give him a call on 📞 0484 336 103

Thank you again to everyone involved in helping make RDA Alice Springs a safer place 💙

17/03/2026

Last Friday, our Committee Chair, Liz Bird, attended the Mparntwe Alice Springs Community Foundation event at the Alice Springs Golf Club, where RDA Alice Springs was proud to be a recipient of this year’s Give2Give campaign.

The Give2Give program supports the incredible work already happening across our community—backing local clubs, organisations, volunteers, and ideas that help strengthen Alice Springs every day.

We are incredibly grateful for their support and the positive impact this funding will have on our programs.

Keep an eye on our socials for updates on our partnership with the Mparntwe Alice Springs Community Foundation and the work ahead.

16/03/2026

🎉 Celebrating a Special Milestone! 🎉

RDA Alice Springs would like to congratulate Alice Bird on her 9-year anniversary with RDA Alice Springs. Over the past nine years, Alice has been a valued part of our workforce, her dedication and passion to helping make our programs possible. and of course looking after our amazing herd of RDA Horses!

And while we’re celebrating milestones… we’d also like to wish Alice a very Happy 30th Birthday! 🥳🎂

Thank you, Alice, for your continued commitment and for being such an important part of the RDA Alice Springs family. Here’s to many more years ahead! 🐴💚

27/01/2026

🐴 NEW YEAR - NEW SAND 🏝️
RDA Alice Springs would like to thank G & S Transport (AS Sand Supply) for the donation of 120t of sand to rejuvenate our paddocks ready for 2026 lessons! Special thanks go Luke Summers who had the mammoth task of moving it all. On behalf of all our horses, we THANK YOU!

23/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from RDA Alice Springs ✨🎄

From all of us at RDA Alice Springs, we’d like to wish our wonderful riders, families, volunteers, supporters and community a very Merry Christmas and a safe, happy New Year 🎅🎁

Thank you for being part of our RDA family and for the incredible support throughout the year. We hope the festive season is filled with joy, laughter and a little well-earned rest.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in 2026 for another amazing year of smiles, milestones and magical moments in the saddle 🐴💙

Stay safe and enjoy the break!

03/12/2025

🌟 International Day of Persons with Disability 🌟

Today we join the global community in recognising the incredible strength, spirit, and achievements of people with disabilities — here in Central Australia and around the world.

At RDA Alice Springs, we see these achievements every single day.

From smiles in the saddle to newfound confidence, independence, and connection — our riders inspire us with their courage, determination, and joy. 💛🐴

We also want to celebrate the village behind them:
✨ Our dedicated volunteers
✨ Our incredible horses
✨ Families, carers, support workers
✨ Local businesses and community partners

Together, we make inclusion possible.
Together, we create opportunities.
Together, we ride.

Today, we recommit to building a community where every person has the chance to participate, grow, and shine — both in and out of the arena.

21/11/2025

This weekend we’re proud to welcome the RDA Alice Springs to the Alice Springs Turf Club as part of National Thoroughbred Week— a celebration of purpose, possibility, and the incredible second careers of off-the-track Thoroughbreds.
Come and meet two of the stars making a real difference in our community:
Zola (formerly Centre Consul)
At 16, Zola has worn many hats — dressage, show jumping, trail riding — and now she shines in her most meaningful role yet. Calm, steady and endlessly patient, she supports riders of all abilities with confidence and kindness. Her racing career was short, but her impact beyond the track is huge.
Joey (formerly Pre-emptive)
Once a cheeky racehorse with 73 starts and more than $171,000 in earnings, Joey has transformed into a true gentleman. Since retiring in 2020, he’s embraced dressage, jumping and mounted games — and now brings that talent and heart to RDA sessions, helping riders grow, learn and thrive.
Events like this remind us what makes the Turf Club so special — community connection, purpose, and the power of horses to bring people together.
If you’re at the track this weekend, keep an eye out for these two incredible Thoroughbreds who continue to inspire long after their racing days are done.

20/11/2025

🐴 National Thoroughbred Week at Alice Springs Turf Club ! 🐴

We’re excited to welcome RDA Alice Springs to the Alice Springs race meeting on Saturday, 22 November for a special showcase of retired Thoroughbreds.

Come and meet the incredible horses who have found a new purpose beyond the racetrack — supporting riders, therapy programs, and community wellbeing through RDA. ❤️

📅 Saturday, 22 November
📍 Alice Springs Turf Club
🌐 Learn more about the national initiative: thoroughbredweek.com.au

National Thoroughbred Week

📸 Westover Photography

15/11/2025

As part of National Thoroughbred Week, the Alice Springs Turf Club is proud to host Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Alice Springs for a special showcase of retired Thoroughbreds during our race meeting on Saturday, 22 November.

Come along to meet these incredible horses, hear their stories, and learn how Thoroughbreds continue to make a difference long after their racing careers — supporting riders, therapy programs, and community wellbeing through RDA.

It’s a celebration of care, connection, and the lasting bond between people and horses.

📅 Saturday, 22 November
📍 Alice Springs Turf Club
💻 Learn more about the national initiative: thoroughbredweek.com.au

03/11/2025

🌟 We are so proud of our very own Alice Bird! 🌟

A huge congratulations to Alice on being named the 2025 TRNT Off The Track Aftercare Award Recipient! 🏆🐎

Alice has been part of the RDA Alice Springs family for nearly nine years, sharing her passion and knowledge as a dedicated coach — and bringing her love of Thoroughbreds into everything she does. Many of our beautiful horses are ex-racehorses who’ve found a second chance thanks to Alice’s care, patience, and belief in what they can offer beyond the track. 💙

From all of us at RDA Alice Springs — congratulations, Alice! We’re so lucky to have you as part of our team and community. 🐴💚

🏆 Congratulations to Alice Bird – 2025 TRNT Off The Track Aftercare Award Recipient 🏆

TRNT Off The Track is proud to recognise Alice Bird as the 2025 recipient of the Aftercare Award, celebrating her dedication to retraining, rehoming and supporting Thoroughbreds across the Northern Territory.

Based in Alice Springs, Alice has played an important role in giving retired racehorses a fresh start and meaningful second careers. Over the years she’s rehomed or retrained around twenty Thoroughbreds, from horses coming straight off the track to those already enjoying life after racing.

Alice has been part of the Greg Connor Racing team for almost two years, strapping plenty of winners and helping horses like Danny Whizbang and Bold Tropic transition into their next chapters beyond racing.

Her passion also extends to her long-time involvement with the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Alice Springs, where she’s been coaching for nearly nine years. Several Thoroughbreds now form part of the RDA team, helping riders of all abilities build confidence and enjoy the connection that horses bring.

From her first Off The Track horse “Rocky,” who sparked her love for the breed, to the many Thoroughbreds she’s supported since, Alice continues to make a real difference for both horses and people in the Territory.

Congratulations, Alice — and thank you for everything you do for our Off The Track community. 💙🐎

📷 Photo credit: Nikki Westover Photography

02/11/2025

🎉 8 Years of Mucking In (and Mucking Out)! 🎉

A huge shoutout to Issac, who’s been part of the RDA Alice Springs crew for 8 years!

From cleaning, tidying, and keeping everything in top shape — Issac’s hard work helps make sure our space is safe and welcoming for everyone.

It might be behind the scenes, but it never goes unnoticed 💚

07/10/2025

🐴 CARRIAGE FOR SALE!
Looking for a single horse carriage? This beautiful single axle, disability-friendly carriage is ready to roll — literally!

✨ Features include:
• Wheelchair loading access ♿
• Fits horses 15.2hh+
• Loop shafts with quick-release shackles
• Comes with 2 full-size Zilco Webz harnesses (different sizes)
• Includes bits, bridles, and 2 x red Zilco saddle pads
• Excellent condition – never used!

💰 Asking $5000 ono
📍 Located in Strathalbyn SA

📞 For more info:
Call Alice on 0488 732 277
or to book an inspection, call Kathy on 0432 351 469

👉 Perfect for RDA centres, carriage enthusiasts, or anyone after a well-made, disability-accessible setup!