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Who We Are
NZRDA is a member association made up of over 40 local RDA groups who are in local communities throughout New Zealand.
The core purpose of NZRDA is to provide interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs.
We aim to enable and support disabled people to achieve good lives including meaningful participation in, and contribution to, important life activities and roles in their community.
Latest News
Finding Freedom Again: Anne’s Journey Beyond Injury
Finding Freedom Again: Anne’s Journey Beyond Injury. Riding Helps Anne move beyond her injury. It’s Not Just pony rides in paddocks Through therapeutic horse riding, Anne is building the strength, balance and resilience to move beyond the limitations of her injury. Every ride strengthens her independence, reconnects her with the life she loves and reminds […]
Growing Confidence One Milestone at a Time
Growing Confidence One Milestone at a Time Riding Helps Livvy tie her shoelaces. It’s Not Just pony rides in paddocks Therapeutic horse riding helps Livvy build the strength, coordination and confidence to do more for herself every day. Every ride develops the motor skills she needs to achieve everyday milestones, like tying her own shoelaces. […]
How Therapeutic Horse Riding Helps Children Participate More Fully in Everyday Life
How Therapeutic Horse Riding Helps Children Participate More Fully in Everyday Life. Riding Helps Thomas sit at the table with his family. Its Not Just pony rides in paddocks Therapeutic horse riding strengthens Thomas’s core, improves his posture and helps him control his movements. The progress he makes each week allows him to spend more […]
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We rely greatly on the generosity of people like you. Your donation helps us to provide safe and effective goal-based riding activities for children and adults with a disability.
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