Riding for the Disabled Association of Victoria (RDAV) is a volunteer-based not for profit organisation. Through our 34 centres, RDAV is at work across Victoria, in metro and rural areas, bringing the therapy, achievement and fun of horses to as many people with a disability as we can. RDAV is an inclusive and diverse organisation, welcoming participants aged between 3 and 65 and have a wide range of disabilities, some are physical, intellectual, some with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, rare degenerative conditions, stroke effected, or living with an acquired brain injury. Each centre works with horses and ponies to provide people living with a disability life changing opportunities through our structured equestrian programs. They experience a wide range of benefits – enhanced communication skills, improved core strength and balance, greater confidence and enjoy a freedom of movement that they may not otherwise experience.
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