North Canterbury NZ Riding for the Disabled

North Canterbury NZ Riding for the Disabled North Canterbury Group of RDA is part of NZRDA which was established in 1972, and now has 58 branches throughout New Zealand.

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. We are a community based organisation, with charitable status. Our programmes depend on Volunteers. These volunteers all give their time freely and are a valued part of our organisation. We are based at 4B Milton Ave in Rangiora. We run lesson on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. We provide interaction with horses to develop increased ability, independence and self esteem for children and adults with physical, intellectual and social challenges. Our patron is Anthea Dixon - a Para Equestrian - involved with RDA since 2006. Anthea is a great inspiration to us all and we are so privileged to have her as our patron.

04/10/2026

"Hay" everyone, especially all the horse owners out there...
We'd like to make you aware of a great product now on the market, which is the brain child of one of our very own NCRDA volunteers. The "Hay Bar" is a unique hay feeding solution with many benefits to horses and owners, and was developed right here in North Canterbury by one of our coaches, Amanda Scott- Richards. Amanda very kindly loaned us one for our RDA ponies to try - check out the video of Ben and Tilly using the Hay Bar and enjoying their dinner. What a great idea.
For more information go to www.haybar.nz or contact Amanda at [email protected]

Last call to get your vote in for our best boy Mac ! Voting closes 5th October at 3pm https://rda.org.nz/vote
03/10/2026

Last call to get your vote in for our best boy Mac ! Voting closes 5th October at 3pm https://rda.org.nz/vote

And that’s a wrap for Term 3! Our Saturday riders finished off the term with lots of fun in the sun. It was a perfect d...
26/09/2026

And that’s a wrap for Term 3! Our Saturday riders finished off the term with lots of fun in the sun. It was a perfect day for riding . See you in Term 4!

The orange tokens have been counted, and thanks to the generosity of Good in the Hood Z Rangiora and you, you wonderful ...
25/09/2026

The orange tokens have been counted, and thanks to the generosity of Good in the Hood Z Rangiora and you, you wonderful community, we picked up a donation of $1,673, which will go directly towards enhancing our riding programme and caring for our horses Ngā mihi, everyone !

Apparently there were butterflies fluttering about when the Thursday crew had their last ride for Term 3...what a lovel...
25/09/2026

Apparently there were butterflies fluttering about when the Thursday crew had their last ride for Term 3...what a lovely day it was for games in the paddock. Hope the butterflies come back again soon !❤️

Mac would love to have his photo in the calendar..🙏
21/09/2026

Mac would love to have his photo in the calendar..🙏

This is Mac (aka Mikazo)! With a posh name and blonde hair, this handsome chap just had to have a selfie! 📸

A St James Station-bred standing 16.1hh, Big Mac has been a favourite at NCRDA since early 2023. He's super chill, loves being around people, and looks after all his riders with gentle care, especially the littler ones who enjoy riding up high.

🗳Could Mac be the next face of our 2027 Calendar? We think so... but we'll let you decide!

Vote for Mac from Canterbury NZ Riding for the Disabled : https://rda.org.nz/vote

Heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who keep the wheels of North Canterbury RDA turning ...with you, we can Make ...
21/09/2026

Heartfelt gratitude to all the volunteers who keep the wheels of North Canterbury RDA turning ...with you, we can Make a Difference and Change Lives through horse riding, which everyone now knows is "not just pony rides in paddocks".... 😀❤️

21 September is World Gratitude Day - a chance to recognise the people making an impact in our communities.

For many volunteers, gratitude isn't why they volunteer. They volunteer because they care, want to contribute, connect with others or make a difference. But taking a moment to say thank you can mean a lot.

So today, we’re showing gratitude to the volunteers who help our communities thrive. Who would you like to thank? Tag them below and let them know!

17/09/2026

Good morning NCRDA community, this is not linked to NCRDA but a kind member of the Rangiora community is offering the following on our local Rangiora Community page:

On Saturday 26th September from 11 am to 3 pm there will be truck rides for Children with special needs. There will be a free BBQ as well as free face painting. The trucks will depart from outside the Rangiora High School.

See if you can spot the North Canterbury contender...🤔
16/09/2026

See if you can spot the North Canterbury contender...🤔

Vote for the Horse is back! 🐴🗳

Now it's your chance to help decide which of these incredible horses will be featured in the New Zealand Riding for the Disabled 2027 Calendar.

Over the next 16 days, we'll introduce each horse in the running. Follow along, meet the contenders, and vote for your favourites before Monday 5 October 2026.

Vote now: https://rda.org.nz/vote

Good in the Hood is now closed, and wow, look at all our tokens! Huge thanks to everyone who supported us and to "Z" Ran...
15/09/2026

Good in the Hood is now closed, and wow, look at all our tokens! Huge thanks to everyone who supported us and to "Z" Rangiora for making it possible. Stay tuned for an update next week on the result. Orange is definitely the new colour of community spirit.
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Rangiora
7400

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