Welcome

Patron  HRH The Princess Royal K.C.V.O.

NZRDA Mission Statement

"Confidence, independence and well being for people with disabilities, through therapeutic horse riding and horse care."

What we are

Riding for the Disabled provides therapeutic interaction with horses in order to develop increased ability and self esteem for children and adults with physical and intellectual difficulties

New Zealand Riding for the Disabled

NZRDA is an association of 56 Member Groups. Groups offer varying services according to the needs of their Riders. The three general fields covered by RDA in New Zealand are:

• Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Education, Behaviour Modification and Social Contact
• Horse Riding for Sport and Recreation for People with Disabilities

Some Groups also incorporate Driving for the Disabled into their programme.

News Updates

Upcoming CPEDI Para-Dressage Competitions

NZ has received invitation for riders to compete at the CPEDI events in Hong Kong and Werribee this year.
Hong Kong is 27-29th November
Werribee is the 8-11th December
Click on the following link to read more information about these events and to complete your “Expression of Interest” form:

http://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/Article.aspx?Mode=1&ID=1353&ESID=5316