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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...
09Aug

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 best lives They are our key therapy tool, and we want them to enjoy their RDA work and be fit...
12Jun

Our Coaches always want to keep learning!

Learning keeps our Coaches up to date and relevant. They need to be up to date to ensure the best outcomes for our riders.  For our riders, their Coaches are very important people. The Coach listens very carefully to what the rider wants to achieve....
18Mar

Stew inspires people to “Get out and give it a go”

On 16 March 2024, Wellington man Stew Sexton “ran” 100km around his Eastbourne neighbourhood to raise funds for New Zealand Riding for the Disabled (NZRDA). 'Ran' is in inverted commas, as Mr Sexton lives with spina bifida and completes distance events using his "everyday wheelchair". Stew Sexton...
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,...
16Jan

Farmlands Sponsorship

We are pleased to continue with Farmlands Co-operative as our sponsor. Farmlands representatives said, “From the beginning, our DNA has been to foster the prosperity, growth and development of rural New Zealand. ‘To be the go-to for everyone connected to our land’ is what grounds us, while...
27Nov

Addy gets used to change!

Addy started with RDA when she was four years old and came every second Saturday. As with many of the beginner riders, she started on Lacey - such a reliable and willing horse! Your kind donation can help children start at a young age with our...
11Sep

Maddie and Indie are benefiting from a qualified Coach

You can make sure that riders have what they need – which is a Coach who is qualified and can help them reach their goals. The value of a Coach is enduring. The benefit continues for years into the future. Today I wanted to tell you about...