Marlborough Riding for the Disabled

Marlborough Riding for the Disabled Marlborough RDA Group is a non profitable organisation. Our focus is to make a positive difference. Our vision is to reach more riders and change more lives

RDA provides interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs, enabling them to have meaningful participation in, and contribution to, their community. RDA is all about providing goal-based riding activities that increase the ability, strength and confidence of people with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.

We had a great evening at Fairhall Green Bistro with guest speaker Ben O’Keeffe, was super interesting and gave us a gr...
25/08/2026

We had a great evening at Fairhall Green Bistro with guest speaker Ben O’Keeffe, was super interesting and gave us a great insight into what is involved being a World Cup rugby referee, whilst being a doctor at the same time / and I thought we were busy!
Thank you to the ladies at Marlborough Golf Club at Fairhall who planted the idea and for supporting this event.
To all of you who attended -thank you! We raise $3,010 which is a fantastic contribution towards sending our coaches to their annual New Zealand Riding for the Disabled coaching clinic in Christchurch later this year.
Professional development is do important and we know they will gain some great information to bring back to our group.

20/08/2026

Well done Sophie, what a great round.

19/08/2026

🙌 Every milestone is worth celebrating.

Riding Helps Jack tackle everyday adventures.

🐴It's Not Just Pony Rides in Paddocks.

Every therapeutic riding session is carefully planned to help Jack build balance, coordination and confidence that supports him well beyond the arena.

Because success isn't measured by how well Jack rides a horse - it's measured by the independence he gains every day.

🌐 Discover more at www.rda.org.nz

It's happening again! Our 'Quick Cash' Hobby Horse Tournament is scheduled - Sunday, September 13th.Teams of 3, to com...
17/08/2026

It's happening again!
Our 'Quick Cash' Hobby Horse Tournament is scheduled - Sunday, September 13th.
Teams of 3, to compete in 3 disciplines - dressage, show jumping and cowboy challenge (don't worry, experience not essential). Team members must have an amazing sense of humour and be ready to impress the judges.
Although children are welcome as spectators, all team members should be over 18years.
Spectators welcome - either to join for the lunch, or after - go to website for different ticket options. www.mrda.org.nz
Any questions please contact us - [email protected]

From tomorrow until 14th September Z Energy kick off their Good in the Hood initiative.Customers are given an orange tok...
17/08/2026

From tomorrow until 14th September Z Energy kick off their Good in the Hood initiative.
Customers are given an orange token to pop in one of the four boxes, voting for their favourite local group. The money is split between all participating groups based on the proportion of votes each receives compared to the others.

Z - Grove Road has chosen us as one of their four charities - so please support us by filling up at Grove Road and popping your token into our box.

Another shout out to a great community supporter. Dean Nicholls has once again given our arena some TLC. His efforts ar...
16/08/2026

Another shout out to a great community supporter.
Dean Nicholls has once again given our arena some TLC. His efforts are very much appreciated by us all - riders, horses, coaches and volunteers, the arena feels so great when we are walking alongside the horses after Dean does his magic.

Do you know that we do rent out our indoor arena? Perfect training for your horse in preparation for shows. Contact us for more inforamation

We are looking forward to an evening out with local guy/Rugby World Cup referee, Ben O'Keefe.Join us at the Marlborough ...
12/08/2026

We are looking forward to an evening out with local guy/Rugby World Cup referee, Ben O'Keefe.
Join us at the Marlborough Golf Club for pizza and pasta follwed by some good conversation with Ben.

12/08/2026

Latest promotions for RDA groups around NZ fom our very supportive Head Office New Zealand Riding for the Disabled

What a fabulous evening at The Garlic Shed. Thank you Maurice for hosting us for our fundraiser. We had the privilege o...
26/07/2026

What a fabulous evening at The Garlic Shed. Thank you Maurice for hosting us for our fundraiser. We had the privilege of watching the movie “Best of Men” So inspirational. The story of how the Para Olympics began.
Heidi, one of our amazing volunteers instigated this fundraiser as her father,who is a paraplegic, was involved in the production.

Thank you to those who joined us for a very enjoyable Sunday event

Tickets on sale now - good reason to get out in winter - come and help us fundraise by joining us for a Movie Night at T...
12/07/2026

Tickets on sale now - good reason to get out in winter - come and help us fundraise by joining us for a Movie Night at The Garlic Shed - 26th July - 4pm
email Jo to book your ticket - [email protected]

Note: movie not suitable for young children

Address

Churchwood Park, 6 Taylor Pass Road
Blenheim
7201

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+6435783051

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