Sports and activities Other Activities
Para Equestrian gives people with mild to severe disabilities the opportunity to train and to compete at dressage competition on equal terms. Riders will compete at a certain grade, based on their level of impairment, or against able-bodied riders if they choose.
Riding for Disabled
The core purpose of Riding for Disabled (RDA) is to provide interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs. They cater for individuals and groups of all ages with disabilities.
Wellington
610C Paekakariki Hill Road, Battle Hill Farm Forrest Park, Pauatahanui
Website: https://wellingtonrda.org.nz/about
Email: [email protected]
Hutt Valley
County Lane, Silverstream, Upper Hutt
Website: https://rda.org.nz/rda-groups/hutt-valley/
Email: [email protected]
Wairarapa
16B Te Whiti Road, RD5, Masterton
Website: https://rda.org.nz/rda-groups/wairarapa/
Email: [email protected]
Other opportunities for horse riding and equestrian experiences include:
Kāpiti Equestrian & Vaulting Centre
13B Nimmo Avenue West, Waikanae 5036
They provide a safe, friendly and secure environment for disabled riders and people with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges to be empowered through building confidence, independence and a feeling of well-being through therapeutic horse riding and close interaction with the horses.
Website: Kāpiti Equestrian & Vaulting Centre
Email: [email protected]