Support Archie to move more easily
Archie claps and dances if you mention RDA - Donate now to help riders like Archie When he gets to RDA, Archie wheels his wheelchair...
Watch riders like Tekoha thrive!
Tekoha is a beautiful child, with a disability that makes everyday life more tricky. He came to RDA because he was having difficulty with balance and co-ordination. Five...
Bradley goes riding by the river
Meet Bradley. Bradley particularly seems to enjoy going out for rides. Around the racecourse, or down to the river, with many different noises, and sights....
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...
Jack gets a lot out of riding
Jack is a lively four and a half year old. He has amniotic band syndrome. For Jack, that means he is missing his lower arm. But...
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...
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...
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...
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...