RDA Bendigo

24/05/2026

RDA Bendigo would like to thank all our wonderful volunteers.

Saying thank you never feels like enough for the time, care, patience and dedication you give to our RDA centre. Every ride day, lesson, horse preparation, arena setup, riders encouraged with a quiet moment of support, makes a difference far greater than you could ever realise.

Our riders gain confidence, independence, strength and joy because of the people standing beside them...and that is you!

Whether you lead a horse, sidewalk, coach, help behind the scenes, care for equipment or simply step in wherever needed, you are an essential part of our centre.

Volunteering takes commitment, compassion and heart and we are so incredibly grateful for the time you give freely to make a difference in the lives of those with a disability.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to each and every one you 😊

24/05/2026

Activities ride day targets balance, improves core strength, co-ordination, confidence & communication.

19/05/2026

Trail riding...What better way to spend a morning at RDA Bendigo

28/04/2026

End of Term 1 Easter Theme.

What a glorious day to enjoy our Easter themed ride day. Riders had to search for items hidden around the activity course that corresponded with their chosen bingo card
Before going home, each rider was presented with an Easter basket full of yummy Easter eggs.

19/03/2026

The boys had a bit of a chinwag after setting up for the day, while waiting for our first riders.

After a warmup in the arena, we set off for a trail ride to sharpen the riders' skills, up and down the hills.

As we near the end of Term two, (already!) we are still on the lookout for suitable geldings to join our program. Ideally under 14yo, at least 14.2 to 15hands. Would be great if the owner could also volunteer, and bring the horse in each Wednesday fortnight, but we are open to free leasing. We have two potential horses coming for assessment, but as we do have quite a few on the wait list, it's always handy to have back up.

Please email [email protected] and help us assist those participants who are on our wait list.

Volunteers are also very welcome - no experience needed, as training provided, but must have a Working with Childrens card.

06/03/2026

Another great ride session. The rain put paid to some of the Activites planned, as the ground was a bit soggy.

We welcomed new rider, Jen, who took to the saddle like an old hand, although she had not ridden before. Well done, Jen.

25/02/2026

RDA Bendigo is a Selected Club with CEPA, a local produce store and involved in the new Community Partner Program

CEPA members can nominate RDA Bendigo, who will receive accumulated points at the rate of $1 for every $100 spent by that member. RDA Bendigo can then redeem these points as cash back into their nominated account, or exchanged for goods for prizes at future events.

So, if you are already a member at CEPA, and have not nominated another group, PLEASE consider nominating RDA Bendigo as your selected club and help raise some extra funds.

Thank you to those who have already nominated us, it is much appreciated.

Since 1963, CEPA Farm Supplies have established themselves as the ‘Stockfeed and Animal Health Specialists’ servicing Bendigo and Regional Victoria.
CEPA Farm Supplies offer the largest range of stockfeeds, supplements, animal health products, pet supplies & products, bulk fuel and general farm merchandise, all at the lowest prices
available.

Membership of CEPA Farm Supplies provides many additional benefits and discounts across a
range of industries.
Major Member Benefits
● Discounts on everything you
purchase
● Extremely competitive prices on all
products
● Exclusive Member monthly specials
● Free delivery to Central, North Central and North Eastern Victoria
as per schedule "conditions apply"
● Undercover drive through where we load your purchases

Partnership Companies
● Ampol - Bowser fuel - Aust Wide
● Tasco - Bulk fuel
● Bridgestone Tyres - Aust Wide
● Abbott Supply (hardware)
● R&J Batteries

Membership
Become one of the many owners of CEPA Co-operative Limited by being a Shareholder for $50.00

● Membership fee of $50.00 (25 x $2 shares once only)
Your shares are redeemable or transferable at anytime.

Applications for membership can be made at

CEPA Co-operative Limited (trading as CEPA Co-operative Limited (trading as)
4 - 10 Stanley Street, Bendigo Vic 3550
PO Box 2002, Bendigo MC Vic 3554
Phone: 03 5443 6072

CEPA Farm Supplies offer the largest range of stockfeeds, supplements, animal health products, pet supplies & products, bulk fuel and general farm merchandise, all at the lowest prices available.

19/02/2026

We welcomed back five riders Wednesday .. unfortunately one felt ill, so we decided it was best not to continue. Though disappointed, they understood.

Our other four riders did some arena work on and off lead, which was a great boost to their confidence after so long out of the saddle. We topped it off with a trail ride.

All in all a great day.

We are on the look out for a suitable quiet gelding, 15h and under. If you know anyone who would be prepared to assist either sessional or lease, please be in contact.

04/02/2026

Well, we're back!

Despite the heat, we started early with volunteer training day, and saddle fit, thanks Tracey.

Now in some of these pics, we KNOW people are doing some things incorrectly,..on purpose...to train our volunteers to spot potential dangers and correct the mistakes.
How many can you find?

We also did some ramp training for all volunteers, and horses. This will free up the coach(es) to be in the arena instead of outside mounting participants at the ramp.

If you would like to be part of this enthusiastic team, please email [email protected].
We are also on the look out for suitable horses to be loaned on a sessional basisie brought in each week by their owners. This will allow us to include some of those on the wait list.

24/01/2026

Introducing a potential new horse into the program..Indi.

She is a 16year old Standard bred mare, about 15.2 hands.

Indi was gifted to RDA by her owners, and is currently undergoing training at Senjhoo Park, with Emma, to see if she will be a good fit for our program.

So far, Indi has proven to be a calm senseable girl, with a lovely gentle nature. She has taken to the training very well, and was not fazed at the obstacle course, or with being lead with a rider and side walkers.

She still has a way to go, as well as passing our four ride day assessment, but we are hopeful.