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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.
What's Happening
Latest News
From Rider to Role Model
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 […]
Unbelievable. Incredible. Powerful.
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 sits up tall!
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 […]
Make A Donation
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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