The Breeze Radio Interview June 2023
On 26 June 2023 our Chief Executive Donna Kennedy spoke to Robert Scott from The Breeze to discuss how everyday kiwis can support RDA....
Tessa improves her stamina
From fear of falling to independently trotting - Tessa was able to see huge improvements! Tessa experienced a stroke. Here is her story about how...
Tom Atchison Volunteer of the Year 2022
Vivienne began her journey with RDA as a volunteer for weekly sessions in 2017. She is the sort of volunteer that is like gold...
Young Volunteer of the Year 2022
Emily started volunteering just over six months ago as a leader/side-walker on a Saturday, then started attending on Wednesday and Thursday.Emily's greatest strength is...
Happy Horses
At RDA, the welfare of our horses is at the forefront of our minds. The workload of each horse is assessed and RDA people...
What are the benefits of riding?
Here are some testimonials from our riders’ whānau and from a coach. “My grandson can’t walk to school or play football, but he can ride...
Flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle – All Safe
Many people have asked how the groups are going after the flooding in the Northern region from 28 January 2023, and as a result...
Kate the Coach
Meet Kate. And meet Kate's riders. Kate says she became a coach because she saw it as a way to give back – to put...
Visit by NZRDA’s Patron HRH The Princess Royal
New Zealand Riding for the Disabled was delighted to host Princess Anne for a visit to Wellington RDA on 16 February 2023. New Zealand...
Katie’s Epic Journey!
Katie has completed a long adventure ride in the South Island with 4 horses! She rode from St Arnaud near Nelson to Lake Manapouri –...