Our riders need coaches so that they can achieve their goals. Without coaches, riding cannot happen. You can make a difference. Our goal is to raise enough to be able to provide two more Coaching Scholarships. Our goal is $20,000. Donate by the start of Term Four on 13 October 2025 to help to reach […]

NZRDA is selling brand new items on TradeMe! Some examples of products that are available. • Horse covers • Riding gear Thank you so much to PETStock who donated the items to help with our fundraising efforts. Ready to browse or buy? Head on over to TradeMe to see what is available.

Kiwi Sportsword is a collection of New Zealand sports-themed crosswords compiled by former sports journalist Peter Thomson and endorsed by 1987 All Blacks World Cup-winning captain David Kirk. It features 50 challenging sports crosswords – Peter’s weekly Sportsword appears in 10 newspapers throughout the country – and represents an ideal Christmas or Birthday gift. In […]

These words are how Dom’s specialist teacher, Kelly, describes Riding for the Disabled. Dom comes with Kelly each week as part of his school curriculum. “It is unbelievable that he gets to ride a horse.” “It is an incredible service.” “The most powerful thing is how he talks more. He has more connectiveness. He will […]

Alani shocked and exceeded all the expectations of her Coaches and Volunteers when – after lots of hard work – she was able to sit up for the duration of her session! And hold her head up for short periods consistently during the session! As Alani continued to come for her weekly therapeutic horse riding […]

On 2 November 2025, Millie Harrex completed a Neigh-bourhood Marathon right in her backyard to raise funds for New Zealand Riding for the Disabled (NZRDA). Horses have always been a part of Millie’s life. She grew up riding alongside her two sisters, and both her parents also rode when they were younger and attended the […]