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West Auckland Riding for the Disabled

Horse riding classes · Henderson

About this provider

The volunteer-run charity provides weekly therapeutic horse riding for children with disabilities and challenges. 1 2 Each rider's learning programme is based on individual goals, and a trained RDA Coach or Therapist assesses the rider on day 1. 3
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The centre has a specially designed mounting ramp for wheelchair users, and provides and fits riding helmets. 7 8 Riders needing a lot of support to mount have a weight limit of 32kg, and riders without helmets are supported by two side walkers. 9
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Key facts

Opening hoursMonday–Sunday 08:00–21:00 14
+615 16 17 18 19 20
Price$250 per term 21
Address215 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612 13

This provider does not publish its class days and times or whether it offers a trial.

Riding Therapy 1

Price$250 per term 21

Branches and opening hours

West Auckland Riding for the Disabled

215 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612 13

Opening hours 14
+615 16 17 18 19 20
Monday–Sunday08:00–21:00

Henderson

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Sources

  1. www.westaucklandrda.org.nz · published by the place
    1. We are a volunteer organisation and registered charity, providing weekly therapeutic horse riding for children
    2. with a wide range of disabilities and challenges.
  2. www.westaucklandrda.org.nz/how-to-enrol-a-rider · published by the place
    1. Each rider’s learning programme is based on individual goals relevant to that rider.
    2. On Day 1, a trained RDA Coach or RDA Therapist will assess the rider prior
    3. to getting on the horse. Over the first few weeks of riding, the Coach will
    4. continue to observe and assess, and will develop goals for the rider to work towards.
    5. We have a specially designed mounting ramp for wheel chair users.
    6. Riding helmets are provided and fitted by RDA. The helmet will then be named for
    7. sure that we have a suitable horse for them. If a rider needs a lot
    8. of support to mount the horse, there is a weight limit of 32kg.
    9. a helmet for medical or other reasons. If this is the case, the rider will
    10. be supported by two side walkers whilst riding.
    11. Fees are $250 per school term. An invoice will be sent out at the start
  3. www.google.com/maps · Google listing
    1. 215 Henderson Valley Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612
    2. Thursday 08:00–21:00
    3. Friday 08:00–21:00
    4. Saturday 08:00–21:00
    5. Sunday 08:00–21:00
    6. Monday 08:00–21:00
    7. Tuesday 08:00–21:00
    8. Wednesday 08:00–21:00