Riding for the Disabled - Cambridge, NZ

Cambridge RDA has been providing therapeutic riding to the Cambridge Community for 25 years. We have nine horses, twenty volunteers and a waiting list of people wanting to ride with us.

Cambridge RDA is affiliated to New Zealand Riding for the Disabled (NZRDA) which is a registered charitable organisation made up of 55 groups around the country.

Cambridge RDA 2010/2011 Committee:

President - Sue Duncan

Vice President - Katrina Roberts

Secretary - Hilary McPherson

Treasurer - Angela Geddes

Head Coaches - Katrina Roberts and Carol Penman

Funding Committee - Beth Smith and Christine Hawley

Volunteer and Rider Coordinator - Vanessa Donnelly

Why riding?

We use horses as our therapists. Our riding programmes are designed to help to develop and increase physical abilities, communication, concentration, social skills, confidence and self esteem, and are tailored to the rider's needs and goals.

The programmes also provide our riders with a sport, and an opportunity for recreation that is fun, exhilarating and different.

Where are we?

Our grounds are behind the Gaslight Theatre, on the corner of Hall and Alpha Streets.

When do we ride?

We run three classes on Saturday mornings every fortnight during the school term. Weekly classes on Thursday mornings run during the school term.

We are proud to be a  member of NZRDA