NZ Riding for the Disabled - Whangarei

05/10/2026

Our AGM is coming up in November and we are putting a call out to all members to remit their fees please. If you would like to become a member the fees are $10.00 per year. Email [email protected] for details.
Also if you are volunteering or thinking of how to fill your time in why not consider joining our committee, either in a governance position or as a committee member? Bring your administration skills, people and project connections and network to help the current committee continue in their roles working for the benefit of our community.
It is an interesting and rewarding way to be part of our RDA community. Email to [email protected] for details.

02/10/2026

Introducing Dan Dan into our team. Dan Dan was free leased to us at the end of term 3 and he is quickly fitting into RDA life. He is very friendly and not phased by much at all. We look forward to him finishing his induction and joining the working herd in term 4.

30/09/2026

30/09/2026

Barge Park is beautiful today with people walking dogs, enjoying the sun, the ducks at the pond and our RDA horses having a walk in the open grassy spaces. Whangarei A&P Society ensures this park is well kept and monitored for all to come to. We, at Whangarei RDA at the bottom of the park, also offer a safe experience for our rider community through the help of assistance from the Whangarei District Council in financial support. 🐎😊

24/09/2026

Term 3 is over and we are on holiday until 12th October now. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday and are looking forward to seeing you again for the summer term. Our horses are on holiday too - here is some pics of them starting their 2 weeks off.😍🐎☀️🍏🥕

20/09/2026

Our gear sale yesterday was really successful in raising funds for equipment for the horses and our riders so, this is a huge shoutout and thank you to all who came and purchased items.
We greatly appreciate all the donations we receive, most we can use for our horses on a daily basis which is fantastic and what we cannot use we sell for fundraising.
If you have items that havent sold by other media then do consider donating them to us please.

17/09/2026

Are you thinking of what to do about Christmas gifts? 🐎🌟..... Why not sponsor a horse at Whangarei RDA - We have 11 to choose from at the moment. You can choose a gift card to give to your special person and we will introduce you to your horse and keep you updated on your horse via emails, messages and photos. https://rdawhangarei.org.nz/sponsorship and scroll down to choose other, complete the form and we will take it from there....

17/09/2026

Gear Sale at RDA Whangarei this Sunday!!
Sunday, 20 September

Time: 1 pm – 3 pm

Payment by EFTPOS or cash

Location: RDA, 474 Maunu Road, Maunu

Help us raise money for the RDA. We'll be selling beautiful items, from leather halters to bridles and bits, and many more. There's something for everyone lots of canvas covers, western pads, fly masks, halters, saddles, and more. Also free giveaway items.

Various items are open to any offer.

If you'd like to help us raise money and have some good quality horse gear you want to get rid of, consider donating it to RDA to help us raise funds. Please contact us
Gear Sale at RDA Whangarei this Sunday!!
Sunday, 20 September

Time: 1 pm – 3 pm

Payment by EFTPOS or cash

Location: RDA, 474 Maunu Road, Maunu

Help us raise money for the RDA. We'll be selling beautiful items, from leather halters to bridles and bits, and many more. There's something for everyone lots of canvas covers, western pads, fly masks, halters, saddles, and more. Also free giveaway items.

Various items are open to any offer.

If you'd like to help us raise money and have some good quality horse gear you want to get rid of, consider donating it to RDA to help us raise funds. Please contact us

16/09/2026

Vote for the horse is back for the calendar next year - please vote for Tiriniti and Mrs Brown from Whangarei RDA.

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