Niu is becoming braver
“There’s something magical about a horse. He has developed a warmer relationship with people. You can see the love for the horses and for riding in...
Anne is achieving her goals
“My name is Anne. I am an adult rider with one of the local RDA groups. In October 2015 I fell while jumping my young horse...
Riding has given Destiny the confidence to try new things!
Destiny has been a rider at Riding for the Disabled since she was just two years old. She was born with cerebral palsy. Her riding...
Resources to help you learn New Zealand Sign Language
If you want to learn New Zealand Sign Language you can download an NZSL alphabet poster. Did you know that New Zealand Sign Language became an...
Are you riding a hoiho or a hōiho?
We are asking if you are riding a penguin or a horse! A hoiho is a penguin and a hōiho is a horse. The Māori Language Commission...
Thank you to our volunteers!
New Zealand Riding for the Disabled would like to say a very big Thank You to all of our volunteers. Our volunteers are amazing. They are...
How coaches help riders
The value of a coach is enduring. The benefit continues for years into the future. Our coaches and volunteers who support our riders are amazing! We need...
Jake – A Self-Assured Young Person
Jake has Cerebral Palsy and started at RDA as a 4 year old. These days, Jake is a self-assured young person. Riding has been instrumental in...
Training Carries On
What is everyone doing when all of the Riding for the Disabled groups are closed? Our volunteers are continuing to study for their NZQA qualifications and...
Caring for Horses during Lockdown
Let’s look at how to support our equine friends’ wellbeing during this time. Some horses, like us, are happy to chill in the horsey version of...