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...
You can make a donation and get a tax refund
The tax year ends on 31st March each year and many donors like to make a donation before the end of the tax year. You could...
Riding brings Confidence and Community
Seven-year-old Lucia looks confident and happy on her Riding for the Disabled horse, Honey. She loves all the different sorts of strengthening activities involved during rides, like playing...
How does riding support individuals with autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is often described as ‘seeing the world through a different lens’. According to Autism New Zealand, there are approximately 90,000 people...
RDA helps Harper to meet his goals
Jason Moses is competing for NZRDA in the 2020 Coast to Coast Race on 7 and 8 February. He decided to select NZRDA as his charity of choice...
More Independence? Yes please!
From not being able to sit up - to riding a trike!
Learning to ride a horse has enabled Hunter to join in on family walks,...
Sam Hayes: Dancing for good
Dancing with the Stars winner Samantha Hayes explains how she reconnected with her horsey roots through Riding for the Disabled, her chosen charity for the...
Who is a TV star?
Tye joined Riding for the Disabled in November 2015. He has Cerebral Palsy. He has an energetic nature and doesn't let anything daunt him –...