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Who We Are
NZRDA is a member association made up of over 40 local RDA groups who are in local communities throughout New Zealand.
The core purpose of NZRDA is to provide interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs.
We aim to enable and support disabled people to achieve good lives including meaningful participation in, and contribution to, important life activities and roles in their community.
Latest News
Building Confidence One Challenge at a Time
Christopher has always been determined. Born prematurely alongside his twin brother, Thomas, he entered the world much earlier than expected. From the very beginning, life presented both boys with challenges, but Christopher has never let those challenges define him. Today, he’s an adventurous young boy who attends mainstream school, enjoys spending time with his friends and is always […]
Rediscovering the Rider Within
For Anne, horses have never simply been just animals. They have been teammates, teachers and lifelong companions. For years, she immersed herself in the world of eventing, spending countless hours training, competing and building the unique partnership that exists between horse and rider. Riding wasn’t just a sport- it was part of who she was. […]
“This is Harrison’s happy place.”
There are few words a parent treasures more than hearing their child laugh. For Harrison’s mum, Tiffany, Riding for the Disabled is where that happens. “This is Harrison’s happy place,” she says. “It’s the place where he feels at home, where he is comfortable being himself with the people and the horses that make him […]
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We rely greatly on the generosity of people like you. Your donation helps us to provide safe and effective goal-based riding activities for children and adults with a disability.
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