Marlborough Riding for the Disabled

12/10/2026

One more fundraiser before year end..
Quiz night this Friday, we would really like a couple more teams - 6-8 pax - at the Woody...

or if you don't have a team, we can still include you..

Email: [email protected]

11/10/2026

Great day out at the Blenheim Pony Club show yesterday.
Hannah Forsyth and Mary made us very proud with their achievement of CHAMPION in the Versatility class and then had a quick go at the show jumping, doing one clear round.
Jo had her first try in an in-hand class with Casper, although no placings, was a great learning experience and was great to give Casper a day out, he did really well.
Mary and Casper loved getting out and doing something different.
Huge thanks to Hannah for her time preparing Mary and Casper, they looked beautiful.
Also thanks to Blenheim Pony Club who put on the event.
We also got a lovely box full of horsey goodies donated by Goldpine - thank you!

05/10/2026

We will be holding a Special General Meeting on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 5:30pm at RDA, Taylor Pass Road.
Agenda item will be - Amendment to maximum number of officers for our committee
All welcome to attend

18/09/2026

We have a new boy in our team.
Meet Lockie
He has been with us working closely with Hannah Forsyth settling into life as a specially trained RDA horse.
He has had his first few riders over the last two weeks and we can see that he is going to be loved by many.
Celebrating Te Reo in our classes this week, we even taught Lockie a few words

Nau mai, haere mai Lockie

18/09/2026

Another fun fundraiser.
Join us at Woodbourne Tavern & Motels next month.
Find a team or we will help to make up tables.

14/09/2026

Our raffle has been drawn
Congratulations to:
Claire Glenister - No. 371 who chose to take the firewood
and
Richard Hunter - No. 1962 who will get the lovely hamper.

Huge thanks to all who sold tickets and those who bought tickets, this is a great annual funraiser for us, raising just over $3,000.
This money will go towards our annual operating costs.

14/09/2026

Special General Meeting has been cancelled for Wednesday, 15th September regarding our rule change.
Will reschedule and inform everyone of the new date.
thanks

11/09/2026

This week we joined the local Lions Clubs of Marlborough for the "Children of Courage" award. 5 amazing children received awards to recognise their courage. At Marlborough Riding for the Disabled, we recognise all of our riders have to live with a challenge in their everyday lives and yet they turn up, give it their best and continue to grow, develop and love their riding. It was hard to only be able to nominate two riders, but we had to, so this year we nominated Eliana Brew and Owen Gaudin.

Thank you to Mayor Nadine Taylor for presenting the awards, your kind, genuine words to each nominiee were heartful and I know the children were proud to meet you.

This is a great iniative from the Lions - all groups coming together to hold these awards.
Beavertown Lions
Blenheim Lions Club
Picton Lions Club
Renwick Lions Club
Happy the Lion Havelock

08/09/2026

School Holidays are fast approaching!
We are holding our 'Morning at the stables' again.
Spaces are limited so get in quick!

Please note: Our holiday programme is designed for children who can participate independently in a general riding and horsemanship setting. As this programme has a different format and purpose to our term-time RDA sessions, it is not suitable for children currently attending our RDA programme.

07/09/2026

Not having the best week at RDA, Ruth our amazing office administrator/volunteer coordinator told us the news that after 4 years she has decided to move on and try another job, we are all going to miss her.
This does mean we are looking for her replacement - if you know of anyone you think may be suitable, please share the Seek link.

https://nz.seek.com/job/94474695?ref=cm-ui

Join our dedicated team in a varied part-time role supporting the people, programmes and administration that keep Marlborough RDA thriving