Motueka RDA is a renowned horseback riding service located in Motueka, New Zealand. With a purpose-built centre and a team of dedicated professionals, Motueka RDA provides riders of all ages and stages with the best and safest experience.
The centre owns seven horses who are specially trained to assist riders during their sessions. These horses are trusted companions who ensure the riders' comfort and safety throughout their time at Motueka RDA. The horses include Toby, a quiet and sensible horse who prefers to be in the background, Koby, a cheeky yet friendly Welsh pony, Fudge, a calm and obedient pony who is always ready to support everyone, Maggie, a strong-willed Shetland pony who loves being the centre of attention, Cracker, a lovely and kind pony who enjoys a variety of activities to keep herself entertained, Don, a gentle giant who provides a comfortable and gentle ride, and Rosie, a chestnut mare who leads the herd and excels at listening to riders' cues.
Motueka RDA offers various programmes to cater to the different needs of their riders. Their therapeutic riding programme is designed for children, adolescents, and adults. Facilitated by a trained coach, these sessions focus on increasing confidence, enhancing relationship skills, managing and reducing stress, and developing essential skills. Each session has up to four riders, and individual needs are met through personalised adaptations.
Motueka RDA also offers a special whanau-focused therapeutic riding programme that aims to strengthen wellbeing and resilience, providing support to the entire family unit.
Motueka RDA welcomes individuals to get involved and support their cause. Interested parties can become volunteers, donate towards their services, or become sponsors. Motueka RDA greatly relies on the generosity of community organisations and philanthropic individuals as they receive no government funding.
The facilities at Motueka RDA are designed with riders' safety and comfort in mind. They have a large fenced arena with a soft-fall surface, covered stalls for grooming horses, and a sensory garden featuring a bridge, water trough pond, and fragrant and native plantings. All riding and handling activities are overseen by a coach and horse manager, along with trained volunteers. Safety is a priority, with strict procedures followed to ensure the horses are safe to ride, gears are checked, and equipment is properly fitted.
The coach provides assistance to each rider to mount and ride off safely.
For more information or to get in touch with Motueka RDA, interested individuals can contact them through their address at 230 College Street, Motueka 7196 or by phone at 021 115 1720. Motueka RDA also welcomes messages and inquiries through their submission form on their website.
Motueka RDA is committed to making horseback riding accessible to all and relies on the support of the community to continue their valuable services.