16Feb
20Jan
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...
02Dec
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 Download
28Nov
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...
10Oct
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 (rider) and Claire (Coach) - 60 seconds https://rda.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/NZRDA-NZRDA_NAT_60_TAARIKATE_6954822.mp3 Taarini (rider) and Kate (Coach) - 60 seconds
05Sep
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,...
30Aug
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...
11Aug
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...
26Jul
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...
15Jul