Hutt Valley Riding for the Disabled
Hutt Valley Riding for the Disabled provides therapeutic riding programmes for people in the Hutt Valley with physical, emotional and social challenges, to foster increased ability, independence and self-esteem. We make an important contribution to their development and improving the quality of their lives. The riding sessions are designed to encourage the attainment of specific skills and abilities based on the rider's needs with each individual working to achieve their own personal goals. Ride more riders, change more lives.
Donations for our Riders
October 12, 2021
Every small donation this month goes towards some new helmets for our Riders. We appreciate your help. Click below to be directed to our payment gateway.Donate $10Donate $20Donate $50...
What we offer
Our VenueOur beautiful facilities are available for hire for conferences, wedding anniversaries and other celebrations, training sessions or meetings. The Taylor Room comfortably seats 40 when tables are not in use. We have tables and chairs, and audio visual equipment available for use and hire, and a fully equipped kitchen. There are three toilets for use including an accessible one. 7 indoor horse stalls, 7 outdoor horse yards, and our indoor and outdoor arenas add versatility to any venue hire.
40 years of HVRDA history$10.00 will buy you the History of the Hutt Valley Riding for Disabled. Based in Silverstream for the last 40 years, RDA has been an important part of the Hutt community.
Volunteers WantedWe have lots of jobs that our volunteers can do. Our two main roles are working with the horses and working with the riders. HVRDA recruits and inducts all new volunteers. Each volunteer is needed for one day a week, for 4 hours a day. While this can be the same day each week, this can vary depending on availability. Our volunteers work closely together and form wonderful friendships with each other and a unique and satisfying relations with our riders. The joy of seeing a rider achieve even a simple task is heart warming