Reach more riders, Change more lives

Welcome to New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association (NZRDA). We are a registered charity, made up of 54 affiliated Riding for the Disabled (RDA) groups located throughout every region of the country.

RDA is all about providing goal-based riding activities that increase the ability, strength and confidence of people with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.

Our focus is to make a positive difference. Our vision is to reach more riders and change more lives. 

Riding High with Lucia at Wellington RDA
Volunteering at RDA - Anne from Wellington RDA
Volunteering at RDA - Phil from Hutt Valley RDA
Ruby gets strong

What's Happening

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Rotorua Marathon 2020

There’s a new date for the Rotorua Marathon. It will be held on 26 September 2020. Choose from 5.5km, 10km, half marathon or full...
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News

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Thank you to our volunteers!

Our volunteers are amazing. They are dedicated and knowledgeable. Thoughtful and giving.
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Qualifications you can do

Did you know NZRDA offers a range of qualifications to support volunteers and coaches in their roles?
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How coaches help riders

The value of a coach is enduring – the benefit continues for years into the future.
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Jake – A Self-Assured Young Person

While Jake is mostly a wheelchair user, riding has helped him to maintain his ability to walk for short periods from his chair.
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Training Carries On

What is everyone doing when all RDA groups are closed? Our volunteers are continuing to study for their NZQA qualifications and online training has been increased.
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Caring for Horses during Lockdown

Let’s look at how to support our equine friends’ wellbeing during this time.
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Donation receipts

We are not able to send postal receipts for donations during the lockdown period, but we are able to send email receipts.
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Our volunteers help our riders to shine!

Check out these videos to see two of our volunteers, Anne and Phil, in action.
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You can make a donation and get a tax refund

The end of the tax year is soon and many donors like to make a donation before the end of the tax year on 31 March 2020.
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Riding brings Confidence and Community

Will you please make a generous donation and help more riders like Lucia shine?
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How does riding support individuals with autism?

Riding offers many benefits for riders with autism, such as the ability to work on communication, social interaction and life skills to support their lives at home and at school.
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RDA helps Harper to meet his goals

Harper was only three when he came to RDA for his first ride. He always has a big, beautiful smile for everyone when he arrives for his riding session.
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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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