Riding For The Disabled North
Junior Sport Contact Name: Lesley Monro
Junior Sport Phone Number: (08) 8931 0093
Email: rdanorth@octa4.net.au
Club Address:
Cunnington Park Catalina Road
Marlows Lagoon Palmerston NT 0830 |
Club Postal Address:
PO Box 1727
Palmerston NT 0831
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Age Groupings and name: Riding for the Disabled is open to all ages
Competition Name: State and National Championships - TBA
Single sex or mixed competition: The riding is open to mixed gender
Brief description of competition: Riders learn how to control a horse for Pleasure riding, Dressage, Mounted Games, Jumping, horse health and well being and basic Natural Horsemanship
Season dates: Eleven months of the year
Where is training held?
Training is held at the Cunnington Park Complex, Catalina Road Marlows Lagoon |
Training days and times:
Students must ring the centre and discuss session times with the centre manager
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Public transport near training:
Nil public transport to the centre
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What do they need to bring to training?
Water bottles and appropriate clothing for horse riding |
Where are competitions held? State Competitions are held at the Darwin Show. National Competition - TBA
Competition days and times: As Applicable
Cost per season:
Joining fee of $75.00 with each 1-hour session costing $12.00.
Able body riders may also train with a cost of $35.00 per session, plus joining fee
Uniform requirements: Students are required to wear horse riding trousers or jeans, short sleeve shirt and must have appropriate footwear.
Uniform Costs: RDA-North shirts are available and price is on application.
Is there an opportunity to compete in a NT title? If so, what are the dates and where will it be held? There are State and National Championships for riders with disabilities, dates to be advised
What do they need to bring to competitions? Detailed information will be given to those riders whom participate in all RDA North competitions
Public transport near competition: Detailed information will be given to those riders whom participate in all RDA North competitions
Would you appreciate parent volunteers? Volunteers are always welcome. All volunteers must undergo induction training when working with horses and riders. Volunteers are also welcome for fundraising activities throughout the year.
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Riding for the Disabled Alice Springs
Junior Sport Contact Name: Karen Eva-Stirk
Junior Sport Phone Number: (08)8952 3838 or Mobile: 0488732277
Email: rdaalicesprings@bigpond.com
Google Maps: alice springs rda
Club Address:
Blatherskite Park,
Alice Springs |
Club Postal Address:
PO box 8831
Alice Springs 0871
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Age Groupings and name: Open to all ages for disabled riders non-disabled riders should be over 9yo.
Competition Name: Local, State and National Championships
Single sex or mixed competition?: Yes
Brief description of competition: Riders learn how to control a horse for Pleasure riding, Dressage, Mounted Games, Jumping, Western riding, horse health and well being and basic Horsemanship
Season dates:
March to November |
Where is training held?
Blatherskite Park, Len Kittle Drive, Alice Springs
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Public transport near training:
Unavailable |
What do they need to bring to training?
Water bottles and clothing appropriate for horse riding. |
Training days and times:
Thursday to Saturday, Sunday by special agreement only.
Students must organise their session times with the centre coach.
Where are competitions held? Blatherskite Park, Darwin and Nationally
Competition days and times: Announced As Applicable
Cost per season: Joining fee of $75.00 for all riders (covers insurance)
Disabled 45min group session costing $15
Able body riders 45min group session costing $30
Able body riders 45min private session costing $45
Uniform requirements: Students are required to wear horse riding trousers or jeans, sleeved shirt and must have smooth soled boots with a heel.
Uniform Costs: Variable
Is there an opportunity to compete in a NT title? If so, what are the dates and where will it be held? There are State and National Championships for riders with disabilities, dates will be advised
What do they need to bring to competitions? Detailed information will be given to those riders whom participate in all RDA AS competitions
Public transport near competition: Detailed information will be given to those riders whom participate in all RDA AS competitions
Would you appreciate parent volunteers? Yes, volunteers over 13 are always welcome. All volunteers will undergo induction training when working with horses and riders. Volunteers are also welcome for non horsey and fundraising activities.
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Katherine Horse and Pony club
Junior Sport Contact Name: Sophie Henderson
Junior Sport Phone Number: (08) 8972 5500
Club Address: Yarramin Park Bicentennial Road
Club Postal Address: PO Box 1001 Katherine NT 0851
Single sex or mixed competition? Mixed
Season dates: February to October
Where is training held? Yarramin Park, Bicentennial Road - Katherine
Training days and times: Sunday mornings commencing at 8am
What do they need to bring to training? Horse and Pony Club approved riding equipment
Public transport near training: Nil
Where are competitions held? Yarramin Park Uniform requirements: Pony Club Association approved safety equipment
Public transport near competition: Nil
Would you appreciate parent volunteers? Yes
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Noonamah Horse and Pony Club Inc.
Junior Sport Contact Name: Sarah Gordon
Junior Sport Phone Number: 0417 897 921
Website: www.noonamahhorseandponyclub.org Club Address: Freds Pass Reserve, Bees Creek
Club Postal Address: PO Box 105 Palmerston NT 0831
Single sex or mixed competition? Mixed
Season dates: January to August
Where is training held? Freds Pass Reserve, Bees Creek
Training days and times: Sunday mornings commencing at 8am
What do they need to bring to training? Riders are required to supply their own horse and pony club approved riding equipment
Public transport near training: Nil
Where are competitions held? Freds Pass Reserve. Uniform requirements: Pony Club Association NT approved riding equipment and formal uniform (as listed in the PCANT handbook)
Public transport near competition: Nil
Would you appreciate parent volunteers? Yes
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