17Apr
22Nov
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...
01Nov
Alani sits up tall!
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...
28Oct
Neigh-bourhood Marathon
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...
04Aug
Young Adult Volunteers
Young adults are welcome as volunteers from either 14 or 16 years old, depending on the RDA group. Volunteering for RDA can count towards the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme if you are working towards an Award. Allyka Hanks – Tararua RDA Allyka has volunteered with Tararua RDA since...
27Jun
PikPok and New Zealand Riding for the Disabled team up for impact!
PikPok is New Zealand’s biggest game development and publishing studio. PikPok and New Zealand Riding for the Disabled collaborated to raise funds for NZRDA. Rival Stars Horse Racing x NZRDA: Disability Pride Limited-Time Event — 21 July 2025 to 27 July 2025 "This July, Rival Stars Horse Racing...
14May
A good life for horses at RDA Groups
Meet Scout, one of 400 horses that RDA works and care for, and an important team member! Scout makes an enormous difference for riders. He, like all our horses, has been carefully chosen for his unflappable temperament, trainability and patience. What’s so amazing about horses? A...
13Dec
Qualified Coaches ensure we reach more Riders!
You can raise funds for scholarships so that there are more qualified Coaches supporting our riders. Each and every Coach can support many riders over many years. Our Coaching Scholarships are an investment in the future. What a difference a Coach makes Our individually tailored, goal-based riding sessions...
02Dec
Petstock Christmas Campaign 2024
We are so grateful to PetStock for their Christmas Campaign in 2024. The funds raised will be going to groups so that they can support riders enrolled in our Education Programme. Our education programme focuses on school aged riders, with goals that are linked to the...
19Nov