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...
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...
Flooding and Cyclone Gabrielle – All Safe
Many people have asked how the groups are going after the flooding in the Northern region from 28 January 2023, and as a result of...
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...
Visit by NZRDA’s Patron HRH The Princess Royal
New Zealand Riding for the Disabled was delighted to host Princess Anne for a visit to Wellington RDA on 16 February 2023. New Zealand Riding...
Katie’s Epic Journey!
Katie has completed a long adventure ride in the South Island with 4 horses! She rode from St Arnaud near Nelson to Lake Manapouri – that’s...
Outcomes
RDA supports riders to achieve life-changing outcomes. To see the riders and the benefits that therapeutic riding brings watch below or hit the download button. https://rda.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Outcomes.mp4
Hannah learns to walk
Hannah arrived at RDA in a wheelchair. She left RDA walking. The story seems incredible - but it is real. Hannah was only five when she...
It’s The Best Classroom – On The Back Of A Horse!
Click here to read the radio interview with Donna Kennedy on Today FM. Listen to our MediaWorks Foundation radio ads below. https://rda.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NZRDA-NZRDA_NAT_60_JACKCLAIRE_6954336_1.mp3 Jack...
Virtual Celebration Evening for 60th Anniversary – Watch Here
Our celebration evening was held on Saturday 3 September 2022. If you missed it or want to watch it again click here. Please note,...