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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 for the Disabled liaised with the Palace and the NZ Defence Force to ensure a showcase occasion for Her Royal...

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 a distance of about 944 kilometres. Katie’s horses are called Moonlight, Moose, Yogi and Snoop. Katie started on 21 January 2023...

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 started riding. And it is this early start that has helped her to develop her strength. What a wonderful chance...

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, the Virtual Celebration begins at the 15 minute mark. It’s free and may be of interest to - volunteers, supporters, riders,...

RDA on Breakfast News August 2022

On Tuesday 23 August 2022 RDA featured on Breakfast News TVNZ 1. This was filmed at Wellington RDA and features riders and horses, as well as interviews with Donna Kennedy, our Chief Executive, about the 60th Anniversary of RDA and with Siobhan Ryan who participated...

Morning Tea at Government House

We were delighted to be hosted by Her Excellency Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro and Dr Richard Davies for morning tea at Government House Auckland to help celebrate our 60th Anniversary on 11 August 2022. Take a look back at this wonderful event. NZRDA Board in 2022...

By Their Side

Riding for the Disabled is "by their side" - every step of the way. Give now and be "by their side", as riders gain in strength and confidence. Thank you MediaWorks Foundation and MoreFM for your support! Find out more about Jack's story here. <a...</a...

Introducing our new Ambassador, Samantha Hayes

We are extremely pleased to announce our new Ambassador, Samantha Hayes. Samantha Hayes is a broadcast journalist with more than 15 years experience presenting live news and current affairs shows in New Zealand. She currently co-anchors Three's flagship news programme Newshub Live at 6pm with...