24Jul
29Jun
I ride because…
We know riders get so much out of their RDA programmes but you can hear first hand from some of our riders talking about the reasons that they ride. https://rda.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Impact-Video_FINAL_24-05-23.mp4
26Jun
The Breeze Radio Interview June 2023
On 26 June 2023 our Chief Executive Donna Kennedy spoke to Robert Scott from The Breeze to discuss how everyday kiwis can support RDA. Watch the interview here! https://rda.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BRZ-2023-RDA-HelpOut.mp4
16Jun
Tessa improves her stamina
From fear of falling to independently trotting - Tessa was able to see huge improvements! Tessa experienced a stroke. Here is her story about how she worked hard to gain back the functionality she had lost, and how therapeutic riding helped her to get there. Rider Tessa...
28May
Tom Atchison Volunteer of the Year 2022
Vivienne 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...
27May
Young Volunteer of the Year 2022
Emily 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...
08May
Happy Horses
At RDA, the welfare of our horses is at the forefront of our minds. The workload of each horse is assessed and RDA people are careful to ensure that the horses benefit from a balanced routine. Checklists and advice are available for every group to...
05May
What are the benefits of riding?
Here are some testimonials from our riders’ whānau and from a coach. “My grandson can’t walk to school or play football, but he can ride a horse”. - From a rider’s whānau “Our child was referred to RDA by child disability services. The purpose of attending RDA...
27Feb
Kate the Coach
Meet Kate. And meet Kate's riders. Kate says she became a coach because she saw it as a way to give back – to put time into a worthwhile activity - and to have fun working with the horses too! Kate the Coach with one of the...
16Feb
