RDA HASTINGS

RDA Hastings is based at the Joan Fernie Centre in Murdoch Road East, Hastings. We provide therapeutic riding opportunities to facilitate the training and rehabilitation of disabled and disadvantaged children in the Hawke's Bay area. Disabled children can benefit hugely from participation in our programme physically, mentally and emotionally... Our horses and ponies are the stars of the group, they provide physical therapy through their walk stride for our riders. We have a variety of sizes and types to try and meet the needs of as many clients as possible. Many of our ponies are on long term loan to us once they have finished their own competitive careers; others are purchased and trained specifically for RDA work. We strive to keep our ponies happy in their work and as soon as signs are shown that this is not the case replacements are sourced. The retired RDA ponies are found the perfect home within our community, some returning to competitive careers.