Marlborough Riding for the Disabled

31/08/2026

What to thank the team at the Blenheim office of Forsyth Barr, helping us through our arena board advertising.

Local business helping local people.
www.forsythbarr.co.nz

31/08/2026

Have you seen the hype about our upcoming Hobby Horse Event?
Just 12 days away - we are ready, but we need some more teams to enter. Have you been thinking it could be kind of fun? Just do it!!
Sign up - you will be guaranteed alot of good fun.
Gramado's Restaurant And Bar are super keen to get that BBQ going and cook up a storm.
Teams need to have 3 people (18yrs and over) - one to compete in dressage, one in show jumping and last in Cowboy Challenge.
Don't worry! No experience is needed- it's more entertaining if you have no idea... Adds to the laughs and fun.
Just want the Gramado's BBQ lunch? You can do that too! Join us for the BBQ and stay on to watch the show.
Or if you just want to pop in for a look- we also have spectator tickets available too.
All must register - and we need this done in the next couple of days so we can plan for the catering.

Sunday, 13th September!
Add it to your calendar!

https://www.mrda.org.nz/hobby-horse
Check out some photos from last year.

28/08/2026

25/08/2026

We had a great evening at Fairhall Green Bistro with guest speaker Ben O’Keeffe, was super interesting and gave us a great insight into what is involved being a World Cup rugby referee, whilst being a doctor at the same time / and I thought we were busy!
Thank you to the ladies at Marlborough Golf Club at Fairhall who planted the idea and for supporting this event.
To all of you who attended -thank you! We raise $3,010 which is a fantastic contribution towards sending our coaches to their annual New Zealand Riding for the Disabled coaching clinic in Christchurch later this year.
Professional development is do important and we know they will gain some great information to bring back to our group.

20/08/2026

Well done Sophie, what a great round.

19/08/2026

🙌 Every milestone is worth celebrating.

Riding Helps Jack tackle everyday adventures.

🐴It's Not Just Pony Rides in Paddocks.

Every therapeutic riding session is carefully planned to help Jack build balance, coordination and confidence that supports him well beyond the arena.

Because success isn't measured by how well Jack rides a horse - it's measured by the independence he gains every day.

🌐 Discover more at www.rda.org.nz

17/08/2026

It's happening again!
Our 'Quick Cash' Hobby Horse Tournament is scheduled - Sunday, September 13th.
Teams of 3, to compete in 3 disciplines - dressage, show jumping and cowboy challenge (don't worry, experience not essential). Team members must have an amazing sense of humour and be ready to impress the judges.
Although children are welcome as spectators, all team members should be over 18years.
Spectators welcome - either to join for the lunch, or after - go to website for different ticket options. www.mrda.org.nz
Any questions please contact us - [email protected]

17/08/2026

From tomorrow until 14th September Z Energy kick off their Good in the Hood initiative.
Customers are given an orange token to pop in one of the four boxes, voting for their favourite local group. The money is split between all participating groups based on the proportion of votes each receives compared to the others.

Z - Grove Road has chosen us as one of their four charities - so please support us by filling up at Grove Road and popping your token into our box.

16/08/2026

Another shout out to a great community supporter.
Dean Nicholls has once again given our arena some TLC. His efforts are very much appreciated by us all - riders, horses, coaches and volunteers, the arena feels so great when we are walking alongside the horses after Dean does his magic.

Do you know that we do rent out our indoor arena? Perfect training for your horse in preparation for shows. Contact us for more inforamation

12/08/2026

We are looking forward to an evening out with local guy/Rugby World Cup referee, Ben O'Keefe.
Join us at the Marlborough Golf Club for pizza and pasta follwed by some good conversation with Ben.