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Southland RDA has held a place in the hearts of many Southlanders for more than 40 years. There's not many people you'll meet whose family, extended family, friends or acquaintances haven't been helped by RDA somewhere along the way. Or they've stepped up to help as volunteers.

It is a place were both young and adult Southlanders can explore riding as therapy to help improve various aspects of their lives - from physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.

Our volunteers who help our riders are vital to our organisation. The time they give so freely provides such a valuable contribution to our wider community, it would be impossible for us to thank them to the extent that they deserve.

Currently riding every Tuesday from 10am until 2pm and Thursday from 10am until 2pm, Southland RDA is always on the lookout for willing hearts and hands to join us as we support our riders by creating opportunities to shape their lives positively.

Our Vision – Reach More Riders, Change More Lives

Our Core Purpose – Our core purpose is to provide interaction with horses to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs.

We aim to enable and support them to achieve good lives including meaningful participation in, and contribution to, important life activities and roles in their community.