September 24th, 2009
The RDANSW Mounted Games Championships and the RDANSW Horse Of The Year competition.
This event will take place at the Royal Easter Show on Monday 5th April which is Easter Monday.
Riders in the Championship event have already qualified at Regional level late last year.
Centres who do not have riders in the Mounted Games section may still enter a horse in HOTY competition.
If your centre wishes to enter please reply to State Office for the entry form.
Entries close 2nd March.
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September 17th, 2009
Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) – Ryde Centre, the Redevelopment of Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) – Ryde Centre
The Riding for the Disabled Association (NSW) – Ryde Centre will be the recipient of $1,544,000, under the Get Communities Working stream of the Jobs Fund, to construct a purpose built equine therapy centre for the provision of therapy and other horse related activities for people with disability.
- The centre will be built in four stages – stage one will include the construction of horse yards, shelter, feed shed and temporary arenas so that therapy classes can recommence.
- Stage two will involve construction of a multi-function centre that will provide permanent amenities for clients, their families/carers and volunteers.
- Stage three involves construction of a permanent covered area that will allow therapy sessions to take place in all weather conditions.
- Stage four will include construction of paths, roads, access ways and car parking suitable for use by people with disabilities including those who have mobility impairments and those who are vision impaired and also landscaping and environmental plantings to encourage native habitats.
This project will provide a valuable social asset to the community and will create or retain an estimated 14 jobs, 10 traineeships and 50 work experience positions.
Federal Member for Bennelong, Maxine McKew MP visited the site to lend her support, with Project Manager Gerard Murphy OAM available to outline the plans. Students from Truscott Street School also came along to show their interest.



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August 21st, 2009
RDA NSW is now a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Our RTO No is 91543.
The Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board in NSW accredited us on 20th August 2009.
Training under RDA NSW will be undertaken within the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
The key objective of the AQTF is to provide the basis for a nationally consistent, high quality vocational education and training system for Australia.
This means that any qualification that is awarded by RDA NSW will be recognised nationally.
Visit the National Training Information Service website for more information about RTO and for RDA NSW Registration visit: HERE
The Units for which we are registered to provide training are listed below.
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Code
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Name
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BSBCMM101A
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Apply basic communication skills
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BSBCMN311B
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Maintain workplace safety
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RGRH311A
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Apply principles of basic anatomy and physiology to horses
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RTE2104A
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Carry out regular horse observation
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RTE2121A
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Provide daily care for horses
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SROEQO001A
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Handle horses safely
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SROEQO002A
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Demonstrate basic horse riding skills
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SROEQO003A
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Supervise horse handling
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SROEQO004A
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Apply first aid for horses
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SRSCGP002A
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Include special interest groups or people with special needs
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SRSEQS002A
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Demonstrate basic dressage and show horse skills using poles and grids
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SRSEQS003A
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Teach the fundamental skills of riding
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SRXCAI005B
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Conduct a sport and recreation session for participants
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SRXEMR001A
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Respond to emergency situations
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SRXHRM001B
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Manage volunteers
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RDA NSW would like to thank our hardworking members who through their passion and expertise made this registration process a smooth journey.
RDA NSW would like to make special mention to Back To Basics Business Training and particularly Susan Stephens and her staff for their invaluable guidance and mentoring through this process.

L-R Wendy Torr, Jan Sharp, Susan Stephens, Nicole King, Gerard Murphy.
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August 17th, 2009
RDA NSW Videos
Our 30 second Community Service Announcement HERE
Our 5 Minute Promotional DVD HERE
Both will open in YouTube
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March 10th, 2009

- Media Release from NSW Sports Federation.

- Trish Taylor winning Pearl Batchelor Volunteer of The Year Award
A big congratulations to Trish Taylor from Cootamundra Centre for winning the volunteer Award for the 2008 NSW Sports Federation Annual Sports Awards!
At left is a newspaper article of Trish Taylor for winning the Pearl Batchelor Award,
To the right, the media release from NSW Sports Federation, whilst below is the newspaper front page of Trish’s fantastic win! Click on these thumbnail pictures to see the full articles.
Trish won the Pearl Batchelor Award for RDA NSW. This award was personally judged by NSW Sports Federation’s Debbie Kemp – CEO. Trish Taylor was then entered into the Volunteer Award Category for the 2008 NSW Sports Federation Annual Sports Awards & was nominated by Sports Federation for this award along with 3 other entrants:
Richie Lytham – Surf Life Saving NSW, Jim Orrell -Yachting NSW, Swimming NSW – Technical Services Committee, and the Winner is…….. Trish Taylor from RDA(NSW).
This is great recognition and publicity for Trish, Cootamundra Centre & RDA(NSW).
Our Annual Awards (Pearl Batchelor, Volunteer encouragement, Rider of the year, Young Volunteer of the year, Shush Memorial) closed on Thursday 12 March, it is great to recognise achievement by submitting nominations for our many wonderful volunteers & riders. Winners of our Awards are automatically entered for awards such as the NSW Sports Federation Annual Sports Awards and others.
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