New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association (NZRDA) is a member association made up of over 50 local RDA groups who are in local communities throughout New Zealand.
 
The core purpose of NZRDA is to provide interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs. 
 
Following a talk from Rosalie who manages the Te Awamutu group, Te Awamutu rotary club had no hesitation in deciding to offer some support from our 2023 Book Fair.

 

Te Awamutu NZRDA had a display at the book fair and were able to chat to visitors about what they do. They currently have 8 horses, 40 clients and 40 volunteers and have a waiting list, their session times are 9:00am - 12:30pm on a Tuesday and Thursday at Kihikihi Domain.
 
Te Awamutu Rotary have given a donation of $2000 which has gone towards new hi-tech riding helmets.
 
If you are interested in learning more about NZRDA visit https://rda.org.nz/rda-groups/te-awamutu/