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Manawatu
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NZ Riding for the Disabled
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Introduction
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Welcome to Manawatu
RDA, an affiliate of New Zealand Riding for the Disabled Association, along
with over 50 other organisations around Aotearoa.
We are all registered charities meaning that there are taxation benefits
when donating to us. There is donation information below.
The kaupapa of the RDA involves providing goal-based riding activities that
increase the ability, strength and confidence of people with physical,
intellectual, emotional and social challenges. [By way of clarification, disability in
this context includes any special needs, not just physical disability.]
Our focus is to make a positive difference. Our vision is to reach more
riders and change more lives. To do this effectively and sustainably, we need
community support on multiple levels.
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Major supporter 2023/24
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About Manawatu RDA
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What
we do
Riding for the Disabled provides therapeutic interaction with horses in
order to develop increased ability and self esteem for children and adults
with physical and intellectual difficulties.
We use horses as our therapists.
Our riding programs are designed to help develop and increase physical
abilities, communication, concentration, social skills, confidence and self
esteem.
Each class is tailored to the rider's needs and goals.
Riding for the Disabled is a national organisation with over 50 branches.
We are affiliated to NZ RDA and we complete a comprehensive annual
Operational Review. We also hire our covered arena to the public to help
cover some costs. We are primarily run by a large group of volunteers and we
employ staff to do the general caring for the property & our
ponies.
In common with all organisations having anything to do with children, all
our volunteers and staff are required to have a clear police check.
For information about our programmes, see our rider information.
Our history
While the first Constitution was registered in
July 1981, informal riding activities had started prior to that. The first
formal sessions were held at the Awapuni Racecourse in Palmerston
North.
After two or three other venues, the horses moved to David and Margaret
Bowler's home opposite Taonui Airfield in around 1993 where they had an arena
for their own family. Soon afterwards they built a shed to be able to shelter
from the rain.
The land on Awahuri Feilding Road was purchased in 1997 with some
infrastructure and an outdoor arena completed the following year.
The building of the indoor arena began in 2003, with no covered sides
initially. The building was completely enclosed by 2005, with inside
lighting. The covered yards for the horses were built in 2007 followed a
couple of years later by the Administration block. 2012 saw the completion of
the hayshed behind the arena building.
In 2013, Manawatu RDA celebrated 40 years of existence and freehold
ownership of its property and facilities, thanks to community support over
the years and the tenacious leadership of Margaret Bowler, ably supported by
husband David and a dedicated team of volunteers.
Where we are located
We have an indoor arena and land for the ponies at 248 Awahuri Feilding
Road, on the outskirts of Feilding.
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About becoming a rider
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Equine
assisted therapy and rehabilitation
The movement of the horse is used as a treatment tool by physical and
occupational therapists to address impairment in individual clients. The
therapy horse is a warm, flexible and responsive animal who is friendly and
undemanding. Its walk action corresponds to the physiology of the human
walk.
Adjustments by a rider's body to these rhythms while striving to maintain
balance alternately activates and relaxes the muscles, particularly those of
the trunk, spine, hips and pelvis. The horses' movement is used in
specialised techniques such as hippotherapy.
Our Riders attend RDA to achieve a specific goal, that is set out at the
time of enrolment..
Riding develops, improves and promotes Balance and co-ordination, Posture
and muscle tone, Concentration, Self-discipline and self-esteem, Perception
and spatial awareness, Communication and social skills, Independence,
Encourages decision making, The stimulation of learning skills, Behaviour
modification, Recreational and sport riding, Social contact and trust with peers.
A link to the Rider Application form
is below.
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Without the help of
volunteers Manawatu RDA would be unable to operate. No matter what your age
and background there could be a role for you with us as a volunteer.
Volunteering with RDA is fun, rewarding and confidence building. Our volunteers
assist with the delivery of our equestrian therapy programmes. We also have a need for assistance around
the facility and with the horses as well as a variety of administrative
tasks.
The question is why pick us to give your time too?
We will give you a genuine volunteer experience, your time with Manawatu
RDA will be a worthwhile time investment. When you see the benefits the
riders get from their involvement in our sessions you will understand the
kaupapa of Riding for the Disabled and that will be the reward for your
involvement.
The work is interesting, varied, challenging and rewarding.
If you'd like to become a volunteer or would like more information, click
on the Inquiry form link below.
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About becoming a member
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Under its legal
structure, Manawatu RDA has paying members who ultimately control the entity
by way of electing a committee to run the organisation. Numbers are important and assist
applications for grants and sponsorship. Annual membership is $15 and for
arena users, members get a $5 discount per session.
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About donating
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The services Manawatu
RDA provides to its riders is undertaken totally by volunteers. For each riding session there is a coach, a
person coordinating riders and their caregivers as they arrive and up to
three people per rider - the person leading the horse and up to two
side-walkers depending on the individual rider's ability and needs.
There are considerable costs associated with the care and wellbeing of the
horses, the operation and maintenance of the facilities and ensuring all
those involved are up to date with policies, processes and training.
For these reasons, we are always on the look-out for donations.
It is simple to make a donation, click on Make a
donate link below to see the options.
Manawatu RDA is a registered charity therefore any donations qualify for a
tax credit.
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About the entity and governance
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Manawatu RDA's legal
name (since June 2021) is Manawatu Riding For the Disabled Association
(Inc). It was first incorporated in
1981 under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908 and as such, is in the control
of its members. It is also a registered charity.
The society is operated by a committee comprised of the officers, being the
president, vice president, secretary and treasurer along with up 16 others.
All are elected to the committee by members of the Society.
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Contact details and useful links
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With any modern
mobile device, turn on Camera and scan and this App will open.
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Major sponsors
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Major donors
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work in progess)
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Sincere thanks to all our sponsors, donors,
supporters and volunteers.
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Susan Tomlin
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Catherine Baxter
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