Dunedin Riding for the Disabled

Dunedin Riding for the Disabled The Riding for the Disabled Association Inc was established in New Zealand in 1972, and Dunedin Group RDA was established in 1973.

Dunedin RDA provides interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs, enabling them to have meaningful participation in, and contribution to, their community. The location of Dunedin RDA has changed over the years but we now have our own land in Fairfield, Dunedin. Dunedin RDA is a not for profit organisa

tion which is run and managed by volunteers and a few staff. We receive no government funding and rely on grants, corporate sponsorship and generous donations from the community to keep the RDA operating for our over 50 riders. Please any questions email
[email protected] or visit our website www.rdadunedin.org

25/05/2026

The more we learn about horses, the more extraordinary they become. 💙

Does anyone want to donate a 20ft Shipping container? Must be weather tight and have floor. In the greater Dunedin Area.
22/05/2026

Does anyone want to donate a 20ft Shipping container? Must be weather tight and have floor. In the greater Dunedin Area.

Thank you Rotary Club of Taieri!One of the hardest working pieces of equipment we have at DRDA is "Johnny" our trusty 4x...
18/05/2026

Thank you Rotary Club of Taieri!

One of the hardest working pieces of equipment we have at DRDA is "Johnny" our trusty 4x4.

As well as a variety of transport and cartage roles around our Flower Street site, his regular duties include grooming the surface of our indoor arena several times a week to keep it in tip-top shape for the horses and volunteers in our therapy and other riding sessions.

During a recent annual inspection, we found that there were some significant repairs required to bring Johnny up to scratch to protect the safety of our staff who operate him.

We are grateful to the members of the Rotary Club of Taieri for the Club's offer of a very generous donation towards the cost of the necessary repairs.

Thanks to your support of DRDA, which is hugely appreciated, Johnny is back at work, and the arena surface is once again looking pristine.

15/05/2026

Notice of Annual General Meeting and call for nominations for the Officers of Dunedin Riding for the Disabled Association Incorporated.

The Annual General Meeting of Dunedin Riding for the Disabled is scheduled to be held on 25 May 2026 @ 7pm at our site located at 98 Flower Street, Fairfield

We are now calling for nominations for the Officers of the Association and committee.

We are specifically asking for nominations for the positions of President, Treasurer, Secretary and up to seven committee members. The committee will elect a vice-President from within their number at the first committee meeting.

We require each candidate’s written nomination, accompanied by the written consent of the nominee and certification that the nominee is not disqualified from being appointed or holding office as an Officer of DRDA.

Please contact [email protected] to request a nomination form, which needs to be submitted by 23 May 2026 via:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Dunedin Riding for the Disabled, 98 Flower Street, Fairfield, Dunedin 9018

Interested in becoming part of managing the governance and operations of DRDA and would like more information?

We welcome 'new' ideas.

Please contact:
Grant Shackell
[email protected]

or

Andrea Heaven
[email protected]

Interested in becoming a DRDA volunteer?

We also have vacancies for both therapy session and horse care volunteers.

You don't need previous experience, we have comprehensive training available.

For more information contact:
[email protected]

Thanks to the skills of a friend of DRDA who has mastered his 3D printer, our horses now have individualised 'number pla...
03/05/2026

Thanks to the skills of a friend of DRDA who has mastered his 3D printer, our horses now have individualised 'number plates' for their paddocks.

Each horse's gear and tack is colour coded - and so are their name plates.

Our staff and volunteers love them, and by the look on Cheddar's face, so do the horses!

A little cuteness from our week.
01/05/2026

A little cuteness from our week.

A big thank you to KB contracting for doing our gpr locating 😊
30/04/2026

A big thank you to KB contracting for doing our gpr locating 😊

A very special thanks to Zeberdee Equine for sponsoring Cheddar with his new halter and wonderful wool rug 😍 Cheddar joi...
23/04/2026

A very special thanks to Zeberdee Equine for sponsoring Cheddar with his new halter and wonderful wool rug 😍 Cheddar joined the RDA crew last year after coming from a difficult situation. He’s a cheeky and inquisitive fella who loves attention and takes his training sessions very seriously. His favourite activity is carrying flags—which he’ll happily do all by himself! We're very excited that Cheddar will be joining the RDA programme very soon!

Please check out Zeberdee Equine's wonderful range here https://www.facebook.com/share/1B54WvTmZH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Ps if you'd like to sponsor an RDA Dunedin horse please get in touch - [email protected]

We are excited to start term 2 tomorrow. Hoping the weather behaves as much as our horses.
20/04/2026

We are excited to start term 2 tomorrow.
Hoping the weather behaves as much as our horses.

🎆 Looking for a rewarding new years resolution 🎆 We are looking for some strong and forward-thinking volunteers to join...
26/12/2025

🎆 Looking for a rewarding new years resolution 🎆

We are looking for some strong and forward-thinking volunteers to join our leading and side walking team.

The role requires the following attributes:

• Physically fit & healthy as leading and side walking can at times involve a large amount of walking over uneven ground

• Committed & reliable

• Eager to learn

• Level-headed with a sense of fun!

• Health and Safety conscience

• At least 14 years of age

Horse experience is NOT necessary - All training is provided.

Tue / Thur/ Friday 9-1.15 or can be split 9-11.15 or 11-1.15

Wednesday 2-4.15

Go to website https://www.rdadunedin.org/ select volunteer tab

Or email [email protected]

Police Checks will be required


Address

98 Flower Street
Fairfield
9016

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 1:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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