Volunteer's Stories

Young Adult Volunteers

Admin2025-08-25T17:38:57+13:00Young 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 of Edinburgh Scheme if you are working towards an Award. Allyka Hanks – Tararua RDA Allyka has volunteered with Tararua RDA since...

Tom Atchison Volunteer of the Year 2022

Admin2025-04-16T10:46:13+13:00Vivienne began her journey with RDA as a volunteer for weekly sessions in 2017. She is the sort of volunteer that is like gold for RDA. She is an experienced horsewoman, who has a background in education. Nearly 4 years on, Vivienne still generously gifts...

Young Volunteer of the Year 2022

Admin2025-04-16T10:53:25+13:00Emily started volunteering just over six months ago as a leader/side-walker on a Saturday, then started attending on Wednesday and Thursday. Emily's greatest strength is her empathy and insight into rider's needs. When a rider demonstrates challenging behaviour, her response is always to try and understand...

Thank you to our volunteers!

admin2025-03-14T16:03:49+13:00New 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 dedicated and knowledgeable. Thoughtful and giving. Sometimes things get tough for volunteers – and we want to be able to offer...

How coaches help riders

admin2025-03-14T15:44:42+13:00The 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 more qualified coaches at all our local RDA groups, so more of our Riders can benefit from RDA. Put simply, the...