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

Community Clubs Together for Native Landscaping at Tauranga RD

4/29/2012 7:14:11 PM

Members of the Western Bay of Plenty Community will soon be able to enjoy exquisite landscaping and native planting at Tauranga RDA thanks to the help of well known landscape designer Trish Waugh.

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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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