Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) Tasmania is urgently seeking new horses to keep its programs running into next year.

The volunteer-run organisation, which celebrated 50 years of service this year, provides equine-assisted activities for people with disabilities and additional support needs across the state.

The program helps participants build confidence, mobility, independence and overall wellbeing, while the volunteers also benefit from this social connection and time outdoors. The programs could not exist without the RDA horses. The horses need to be calm, responsive, physically capable, and ideally sized between 14.2 and 16 hands high and aged eight to 16 years. Without new horses, many participants may lose access to the activities that have supported their progress for years.

Potential donors or those willing to loan suitable horses are encouraged to contact RDA Tasmania on 0429 943 247 or via admin@rdatas.org.au.