NZ Riding for the Disabled - Whangarei

01/06/2026

NZRDA Youth Volunteer of the Year 2026 - Runner Up Award goes to our very own Sian Anderton. We are so pleased and proud of your commitment to our RDA - Well done and congratulations from the team 🤩🐎🙏

01/06/2026

Here is our lovely horses returning from grazing ready for work tomorrow. Lucky break in the weather and the traffic this morning. Special thanks to committee members Kate Fenton and Bev Philpott for helping Suze to bring them back today.
Katy Fenton Suze van der Sterre Philpott

26/05/2026

Traffic Notice - Wednesday 27th May - Tommorrow!
there is a school athletic event on in the park so for all visitors to RDA please use the gravel road entrance within the park - it will marked for you by our banner flag and arrows. The gutter ramp is in place for your easier access.
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26/05/2026

we are saying a huge thanks today to Courtney, Ethan and Lucian from Land Based Training Ltd for coming and helping us today with our horses. We are so grateful as we would have had to cancel lessons today due to lack of volunteers. Having you all here really saved the day for our lovely riders.

21/05/2026

We had a great time meeting the teams and talking about RDA, heaps of thanks to our coach Sarah Roughan and her minis Ellie and Angel

05/05/2026

Whangārei Riding for the Disabled are currently looking for volunteers.

This beautiful organisation relies so heavily on the generosity, time, and heart of everyday people. The incredible work they do simply wouldn’t exist without community support.

You don’t need any horse experience at all. No prior knowledge, just a willingness to show up. Full training is provided by their amazing, supportive team.
Volunteering at RDA is so much more than helping out…

For you, it’s a chance to slow down, be present, and feel the fulfillment that comes from giving.

For the families and carers, it’s support, relief, and knowing their children are held in a safe, nurturing space.

But most importantly… for the children,
It’s confidence.
It’s joy.
It’s healing.
It’s the freedom they feel when they’re on a horse, where limitations seem to fade and possibility opens up.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to give back, to be part of something meaningful, or to simply do something that fills your heart… this could be it.

Sometimes the smallest act, giving a little of your time can create the biggest impact in someone else’s life.

If this speaks to you, reach out and get involved.
Your presence will be hugely appreciated.
Whangārei Riding for the Disabled are currently looking for volunteers.

This beautiful organisation relies so heavily on the generosity, time, and heart of everyday people. The incredible work they do simply wouldn’t exist without community support.

You don’t need any horse experience at all. No prior knowledge, just a willingness to show up. Full training is provided by their amazing, supportive team.
Volunteering at RDA is so much more than helping out…

For you, it’s a chance to slow down, be present, and feel the fulfillment that comes from giving.

For the families and carers, it’s support, relief, and knowing their children are held in a safe, nurturing space.

But most importantly… for the children,
It’s confidence.
It’s joy.
It’s healing.
It’s the freedom they feel when they’re on a horse, where limitations seem to fade and possibility opens up.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to give back, to be part of something meaningful, or to simply do something that fills your heart… this could be it.

Sometimes the smallest act, giving a little of your time can create the biggest impact in someone else’s life.

If this speaks to you, reach out and get involved.
Your presence will be hugely appreciated.

04/05/2026

Choose low-maintenance Chrysanthemums for vibrant colour in the garden or containers - perfect for Mother's Day, Sunday 10th May 😍🌿🤩
Daltons Garden & Landscape Supplies

23/04/2026

An exciting day today with huge thanks to Brett and the team from Dargaville ITM and Makita New Zealand for the amazing donation of a motorised cart. Thanks also to our committee member Victoria Daniel for her initiative in helping this to happen for us. This will save a lot of hard labour for our lovely volunteers and staff getting hay up to the paddocks for our horses. Check out Suze doing a practice run with it - its a whizzy thing😂 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VY-iVAEgnF7kACNcTLeJYcUISi9OmJ8e/view?usp=sharing

22/04/2026

And here is another RDA retired horse living her best life with one of our former committee members - this is Savvy with her friends😀