Our riders need coaches so that they can achieve their goals. Without coaches, riding cannot happen. You can make a difference. Our goal is to raise enough to be able to provide two more Coaching Scholarships. Our goal is $20,000. Donate by the start of Term Four on 13 October 2025 to help to reach […]

NZRDA is selling brand new items on TradeMe! Some examples of products that are available. • Horse covers • Riding gear Thank you so much to PETStock who donated the items to help with our fundraising efforts. Ready to browse or buy? Head on over to TradeMe to see what is available.

Kiwi Sportsword is a collection of New Zealand sports-themed crosswords compiled by former sports journalist Peter Thomson and endorsed by 1987 All Blacks World Cup-winning captain David Kirk. It features 50 challenging sports crosswords – Peter’s weekly Sportsword appears in 10 newspapers throughout the country – and represents an ideal Christmas or Birthday gift. In […]

At Riding for the Disabled, the impact of our programmes is often seen in the confidence, connection, and independence our riders build over time. But sometimes, that impact comes full circle. Corban is one of those stories. “It is so awesome!” he says of being named Young Volunteer of the Year. More than 10 years […]

These are the words Dom’s specialist teacher, Kelly, uses to describe Riding for the Disabled – and the impact it’s had on him. Dom attends RDA each week as part of his school programme. But what he’s gaining goes far beyond time in the saddle. “The most powerful thing is how he talks more,” Kelly […]

Alani shocked and exceeded all the expectations of her Coaches and Volunteers when – after lots of hard work – she was able to sit up for the duration of her session! And hold her head up for short periods consistently during the session! As Alani continued to come for her weekly therapeutic horse riding […]