09Jul
09Jul
The volunteer who never has to be asked
Every Riding for the Disabled group has someone like Maanasa. The volunteer who quietly arrives before everyone else. The one who's already filling feed buckets, collecting ponies from the paddocks or preparing the arena before anyone has even thought to ask. If something needs doing, chances...
02Jun
Finding Confidence, Connection and Community at NZRDA
For Katherine, finding a place where her daughter Elliot truly felt understood was not always easy. Like many parents of neuro-diverse children, Katherine had spent years searching for activities and environments where Elliot could feel safe, accepted, and able to simply be herself. “Finding a place where...
17Apr
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...
22Nov
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...
01Nov
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...
19Nov
“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 I was 14 years old I was learning to ride a horse. A good mate of mine, Jordan, was teaching...
28Feb
Jane shares her story
Jane tells us how riding therapy has been helpful since her injury.
27Feb
Cohan is living his best life!
Everyone says that Cohan has achieved so much since he began riding. Cohan is an adult rider in his thirties. He has been riding at RDA for about 14 months. When he started Cohan was a man of few words. Now, after riding for over a year,...
27Nov