New Zealand Riding for the Disabled

Help NZRDA is make a life-changing difference to over 3,000 disabled Riders each year!

Nationwide

New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association (NZRDA) is an association of Member Groups. It is a voluntary, not-for-profit organisation which provides opportunities for anyone with a disability to enjoy safe, healthy, stimulating, therapeutic horse riding and horse-related activities in New Zealand.

There are currently 55 RDA Groups operating across New Zealand. These Groups combined provide a valuable service to over 3,200 Riders each year, including Recreational Riding, Therapeutic Riding, 'Equine-assisted' or 'Equine-facilitated' Psychotherapy and Hippotherapy. Over 90,000 rides are undertaken each year across the country.

As NZRDA is not Government funded, we rely heavily on the support of the community – both via Volunteers and donations towards the running of the organisation.

More about us

New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association (NZRDA) is a charitable organisation which provides opportunities for anyone with a disability to enjoy safe, healthy, stimulating, therapeutic horse riding and horse-related activities in New Zealand. Each year NZRDA assists over 3,000 Riders throughout our 55 RDA Groups, helping to change their lives for the better. From our Horses to our Staff and Volunteers, our vision is to deliver safe and effective programmes in more local communities to benefit more Riders.