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Stew Rides Again
Tuesday, 12 March 2024, 5:59 pm | Riding for the Disabled
On March 16 2024, Wellington man Stew Sexton is going to 'run' 100km around his Eastbourne neighbourhood to raise funds for New Zealand Riding for the Disabled (NZRDA). 'Run' is in inverted commas, as Mr Sexton lives with spina bifida and completes distance ... More >>
West Auckland Riding For The Disabled
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 9:58 am | Riding for the Disabled
NZCT has awarded the West Auckland Riding for the Disabled Association (WARDA) a major grant of $300,000 toward the cost of constructing a covered riding facility. With a soft sheepskin on its back, the pony relaxes Jethro's legs with its rhythmic ... More >>
Riding for the disabled gets new Battle Hill arena
Monday, 29 April 2019, 2:38 pm | Riding for the Disabled
Wellington Riding for the Disabled officially opened the doors to its brand new arena at Battle Hill Farm Forest Regional Park on Sunday with a crowd of attendees along to celebrate. More >>
5 steps to baking a difference – for RDA horses and riders
Wednesday, 6 July 2016, 5:26 pm | Riding for the Disabled
Porirua--The Wellington Group of New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association, located on the grounds of the Kenepuru hospital in Porirua, hopes that the Wellington and greater Wellington community will help to ‘bake a difference’ by becoming ... More >>
All Are Winners at Wellington RDA
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 11:20 am | Riding for the Disabled
Porirua- “The outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.” Though the identity of the sage behind this saying may have been lost to history, one had only to see the smiles, hear the laughter, and witness the patience of the ponies receiving ... More >>
NZRDA’s Gingerbread Horse Campaign
Friday, 31 July 2015, 3:36 pm | Riding for the Disabled
There’s still time for people sign up as Gingerbread Horse Bakers in support of this years’ NZRDA Gingerbread Horse Campaign, with the closing date recently extended to 12th August 2015. More >>
Birthday celebrations for therapy horses
Monday, 27 July 2015, 3:58 pm | Riding for the Disabled
In the Southern Hemisphere, 1 August is widely celebrated as the official birthday of all horses. More >>
Communities celebrate NZRDA Awareness Week across NZ
Tuesday, 28 April 2015, 4:12 pm | Riding for the Disabled
This week sees the launch of the New Zealand Riding for the Disabled’s (NZRDA) Awareness Week across the country. More >>
12 Nominees in the running for NZRDA Horse of the Year
Thursday, 2 April 2015, 4:04 pm | Riding for the Disabled
2nd April 2015 12 Nominees in the running for NZRDA Horse of the Year 2015 More >>
The Great RDA Horse Doodle Campaign
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 3:51 pm | Riding for the Disabled
Friday 28th November sees the launch of The Great RDA Horse Doodle in support of NZ Riding for the Disabled, with a host of New Zealand celebrities ‘doodling’ horses for a good cause. More >>
Rotorua Horse Riders Set To Enjoy New Indoor Arena
Monday, 10 November 2014, 11:07 am | Riding for the Disabled
Learning how to ride Nugget the horse has given Rotorua 10 year-old Edward Haynes some of the happiest moments of his life. More >>
NZRDA Launches the Gingerbread Horse Campaign
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 9:50 am | Riding for the Disabled
On Friday 28th June, New Zealand Riding for the Disabled launched the ‘Gingerbread Horse’ campaign, asking people to help ‘bake a difference’ in support of their local RDA Group. More >>
Joy Durrant Chair of Riding for the Disabled
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 10:26 am | Riding for the Disabled
New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated has announced the recent appointment of Joy Durrant to the role of Chair. Riding for the Disabled (RDA) is a charitable organisation which aims to be a leading provider of therapeutic horse ... More >>
Big gap to fill
Thursday, 18 January 2007, 10:47 am | Riding for the Disabled
Big gap to fill Coming to terms with what a disability means for different people and being put outside her comfort zone are just two issues that retiring RDA volunteer, Sue Cleaver has had to cope with. Sue says that when she started as a volunteer she ... More >>
Tauranga appointee brings PR skills to RDA
Wednesday, 10 May 2006, 9:56 am | Riding for the Disabled
Tauranga Riding for the Disabled (RDA) has appointed writer and public relations specialist Lance Morcan (57) to spearhead its campaign to raise $1.4 million for a much-needed indoor equestrian centre at its Welcome Bay headquarters. More >>
