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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 Confidence, Connection and Community at NZRDA
For Katherine, finding a place where her daughter Elliot truly felt understood was not always easy. Like many parents of neuro-diverse children, Katherine had spent years searching for activities and environments where Elliot could feel safe, accepted, and able to simply be herself. “Finding a place where Elliot felt calm, supported, accepted, and genuinely able […]
From Rider to Role Model
At Riding for the Disabled, the impact of our programmes is often seen in the confidence, connection, and independence our riders build over time. But sometimes, that impact comes full circle. Corban is one of those stories. “It is so awesome!” he says of being named Young Volunteer of the Year. More than 10 years […]
Unbelievable. Incredible. Powerful.
These are the words Dom’s specialist teacher, Kelly, uses to describe Riding for the Disabled – and the impact it’s had on him. Dom attends RDA each week as part of his school programme. But what he’s gaining goes far beyond time in the saddle. “The most powerful thing is how he talks more,” Kelly […]
Make A Donation
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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