Unbelievable. Incredible. Powerful.
These words are how Dom’s specialist teacher, Kelly, describes Riding for the Disabled. Dom comes with Kelly each week as part of his school curriculum. “It...
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...
Neigh-bourhood Marathon
On 2 November 2025, Millie Harrex completed a Neigh-bourhood Marathon right in her backyard to raise funds for New Zealand Riding for the Disabled (NZRDA). Horses...
Young Adult Volunteers
Young adults are welcome as volunteers from either 14 or 16 years old, depending on the RDA group. Volunteering for RDA can count towards the Duke...
PikPok and New Zealand Riding for the Disabled team up for impact!
PikPok is New Zealand’s biggest game development and publishing studio. PikPok and New Zealand Riding for the Disabled collaborated to raise funds for NZRDA. Rival Stars Horse...
A good life for horses at RDA Groups
Meet Scout, one of 400 horses that RDA works and care for, and an important team member! Scout makes an enormous difference for riders. He,...
Qualified Coaches ensure we reach more Riders!
You can raise funds for scholarships so that there are more qualified Coaches supporting our riders. Each and every Coach can support many riders over many...
Petstock Christmas Campaign 2024
We are so grateful to PetStock for their Christmas Campaign in 2024. The funds raised will be going to groups so that they can support...
“It’s been, and still is, an amazing journey with RDA”
RDA Rider Hyrum has written us a letter about how he has found therapeutic horse riding! He talks about what riding has done for him. “When...
Horse welfare and training is front and centre at RDA!
It’s important that RDA horses are well trained and looked after. We all know that it is important to ensure our horses are living their...