Welcome to Tauranga RDA Equestrian Therapy Centre

Tauranga RDA Equestrian Therapy Centre provides therapeutic horse related activities for children and adults with physical, mental, cognitive, social or behavioural needs. This includes horse riding, horsemanship and vocational skills. Clients range in age from 3 to 65.

Horse riding is an activity which stimulates and exercises both mentally and physically. It is ideal for people with disabilities as well as those that are disadvantaged, at risk or have mental and social issues. Our programmes engage people to assist growth, confidence, independence and the development of self esteem.

Tauranga RDA has expanded rapidly in the last eighteen months and provides a service to hundreds of people in the community. As well as raising funds to enable more people to benefit from riding therapy, Tauranga RDA is also fundraising for an indoor arena to enable riders to receive equestrian therapy in all weather conditions. Find out how you can help.

Riding Programmes

Riding programmes

We pride ourselves in being a centre that provides something for everyone in the WBOP community. This includes; therapy riding and horse care, volunteering, work experience, holiday programmes, student placements, riding lessons, workshops, gala days, and a place to relax.

Rider Stories

Riding programmes

We have riders of all ages and abilities at Tauranga RDA. Read some of their rider stories and see how our riding and therapy programmes have inspired them, improved physical ability, confidence and social skills. You can also read feedback from their parents.

How can you help?

How can you help?

Find out about being a volunteer, and read some of our volunteer comments. We also need help to cover our expenses and you can sponsor a horse, donate time, services or products to our farm fund or horse fund, become a member, make a donation or find out other ways of helping us.

 

Latest News From Tauranga RDA

Grand Indoor Arena

11/5/2011 2:50:36 PM

The new $800,000 indoor arena at Tauranga Riding for the Disabled

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Riding high as new era begins

7/23/2011 8:37:10 PM

Over the past five months Bay of Plenty Times has celebrated the inspirational stories of the riders, volunteers and staff at Tauranga Riding for the Disabled Equestrian Therapy Centre.

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Major step forward for RDA indoor arena

7/11/2011 5:33:59 PM

Major earthworks begin this week as the first stage of the construction of the long-awaited Tauranga Riding for the Disabled indoor arena in Welcome Bay begins.

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