Eastern Bay of Plenty
Riding for the DisabledAll our wonderful volunteers and your donations, big and small help us to continue this vital therapy for our riders in the Eastern Bay of Plenty community.
Our Purpose
About Us
Our CORE PURPOSE is to provide interaction with horses to develop increased ability, independence and self-worth for children and adults with physical, intellectual, emotional and social challenges.
Our VISION is to deliver safe and effective programmes in our local community.
As an organisation we VALUE Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Quality and Enjoyment.
Eastern Bay of Plenty Riding for the Disabled (EBOP RDA) is a non-profit organisation. We are one of 54 groups that operate under the umbrella of all NZRDA.
EBOP RDA receives no government funding and relies on fundraising and the generosity of the community to ensure we are able to provide a high level of service to our riders.
We provide therapeutic riding sessions for people with disabilities. At any given time we have over 80 riders attending our sessions. Ages range from 5 to 60+ years.
Therapeutic riding sessions are conducted four days a week and are planned and facilitated by trained Coaches, with the assistance of our volunteers.
Participation in our sessions sees riders increase in confidence, improve their balance and strength, and learn horse mastership skills. Others may reach independence and be able to enjoy riding as a recreation or sport. The skills they learn will spill over into everyday life.
Services
What We Do
Pony & Horse Experiences
Support the EBOP RDA and come and spend some time with us learning about what RDA does, meet our special horses, and perhaps have a pony ride.
Disabled Riders
Would you like to join our team of Fantastic Disabled Riders? We currently run four sessions per day, Monday thru Thursday.
Outdoor Arena Hire
Our fantastic 60×30 arena is well drained so can be used even in the wettest weather. Stables, Jumps, Bending poles, & Barrels are available on site for use.
Donate to EBOPRDA
EBOP RDA receives no government funding and relies on fundraising and the generosity of the wider community to ensure we are able to continue to provide a high level of service to our riders and community.
Sponsorship
EBOP Riding for the Disabled has just commenced an exciting sponsorship program. Your sponsorship will help ensure that EBOP RDA will continue to serve the equestrian needs of local riders with disabilities into the future.