Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc.

05/12/2024

Best friends Matti and Cricket having a little bonding session, grooming each other 💚 Moments like these remind us how special the bond between horses can be!

03/12/2024

Hello all,
Just something I thought I would share. Here is a link to a fabulous organisation that is leading the way in researching Equine Assisted Services.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTWySkXI6gxpS9mBBGgX9nA/videos%29

The current research they have funded is real time feedback on the brain when people with ASD are riding. So very exciting.

A great organisation that provides the science behind what we already know works.

Jill Strachan

Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) was established in 2004 with the goal to fund rigorous scientific research regarding horse and human interactions, on a national and international level. Our mission: “Through sustained investment in rigorous ethical research and educational initiatives...

27/11/2024

🎄🐴 Gift a Horse a Gift This Christmas! 🐴🎄

This holiday season let’s show some love to our amazing horses! With every donation, your name will be added to our festive Christmas tree.

Help us make this season special for the equine stars of APRDA! 🎁

👉 Donate here: https://events.humanitix.com/gift-a-horse-a-gift-this-christmas-n8jamn66

25/11/2024

The zoomies were so much fun, they kept going! 💚🐎

25/11/2024

Diamond and Storm were full of energy this morning zooming around their paddock!
What a way to start the week! 🐎💚

24/11/2024

🎉 We would like to say a huge thank you to all the incredible volunteers who gave their time on the weekend to help make our sausage sizzle fundraiser at Arundel Bunnings Warehouse a success! 🌭

We appreciate everyone who came by to grab a delicious sausage and support APRDA! Your generosity makes all the difference! 💚

09/11/2024

🎉 APRDA MEGA Raffle – Tickets Available Now! 🎉

Don’t miss your chance to win Travel Vouchers, Dining Vouchers, and Multi Christmas Hampers, plus lots more! All proceeds support our equine therapy programs for people with disabilities. 🐴💙

📅 Raffle Draw Date: Tuesday, 17th December
(Winners do not need to be present to win)

🎫 Ticket Prices:
• 3 for $5
• 7 for $10
• 15 for $20
•
Get your tickets now! 👉 https://events.humanitix.com/christmas-mega-raffle

31/10/2024

🎃 Wishing everyone a happy Halloween! 👻
A special shout out to wonderful Liz for her amazing work decorating the centre.
Enjoy the festivities! 🕸️🕷️

29/10/2024

✨Welcome back from Paris, Maddie! ✨

The APRDA community is incredibly proud of Maddie’s outstanding achievements at the Paralympics. Maddie placed 5th in the S14 200m Freestyle, setting personal bests in both the heat and final while breaking the S14 Australian record!

In addition, her incredible performance in the Mixed 4x100m Freestyle Relay S14 earned her a Silver medal 🥈 Maddie also finished 5th in the S14 100m Backstroke.

Her hard work and dedication truly paid off, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for her! 🏊‍♀️

26/10/2024

🌟 Exciting news! This week, the Courier Mail visited our center to feature one of our Queensland Off The Track stars, Brutus. Check out the article to learn more about his journey! Read it here 👇

📣 Exciting announcement! 📣

QOTT is thrilled to unveil the recipients of the 2024 QOTT Grants Program! 🎉🐴

Under Round 3, $123,600 has been awarded to a range of not-for-profit organisations, charities, businesses and QOTT Acknowledged Retrainers across the state, who provide equine retraining or rehabilitation services, or second careers for retired racehorses 💖🏇

Congratulations 🥳 to all recipients! Your commitment to supporting retired racehorses in their lives post-racing and establishing rewarding career pathways for them beyond the racetrack is truly remarkable 👏✨

Also, a big thank you 🙏 to the Courier Mail for sharing a lovely story about the QOTT Grants Program and one of this year's grant recipients, Arundel Park Riding for Disabled Inc. ❤️

To read the full media release, click here 👉 https://bit.ly/4e4RpF7

09/10/2024

Rainy day at APRDA! Stay safe and dry everyone! 🌧️

04/10/2024

🌟 We are still taking applications for Centre Manager! 🌟

Passionate about making a difference? Love horses? Arundel Park Riding for Disabled is looking for a dynamic leader to drive our mission forward! 🐴✨

Manage our beautiful centre, lead incredible teams, and help change lives through equestrian activities. 🌈

Ready to make an impact? Apply now or share this post with your network and be part of something extraordinary! 💪💼

https://www.seek.com.au/job/79182380?ref=direct-share-hirer-jobs-list

30/09/2024

We are hiring a Centre Manager - please use the link below at SEEK for more information.

16/09/2024

As Term 3 ends and holidays begin, we want to say a huge thank you to all our participants and volunteers for making this term fantastic! 💚
Enjoy your holidays, and we can't wait to see you all in Term 4! 🌟

11/09/2024

We would like to say a big thank you to Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport for their generous donation to the APRDA!
Your contribution will go towards redoing the mounting ramp in our arena. We also want to extend our thanks to Louise and Peter Tatham for nominating Arundel Park for this wonderful contribution. Your support is truly appreciated! 🌟

05/09/2024

🌟 Join Our Team as Centre Manager! 🌟

Passionate about making a difference? Love horses? Arundel Park Riding for Disabled is looking for a dynamic leader to drive our mission forward! 🐴✨

Manage our beautiful centre, lead incredible teams, and help change lives through equestrian activities. 🌈

Ready to make an impact? Apply now or share this post with your network and be part of something extraordinary! 💪💼

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arundel-park-riding-for-disabled-inc-_jobopportunity-equinejobs-disabilitysupport-activity-7236882095690686464-yRjH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios

03/09/2024

With the Paralympics games starting last week, we enjoyed a week of archery sessions for Ground Skills Week. Participants of all levels—beginners, intermediate, and experienced—had a blast! A big thank you to Coach Nancy for sharing her expertise and teaching us the tips and tricks to hit the bullseye. 🏹 🎯

01/09/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

We’re in the early stages of our 2024/2025 Major Project: renovating our Office Building, Reception, and Training Room. We're thrilled to announce that we've received a generous sponsorship from Onsite Rental Group providing us with a portal office building for the next 12 months. A huge thank you to Glenn and the team for their incredible support.
Step one, complete! ✅
Watch this space for more updates!