We work as a team with the Coach, Leader, Sidewalkers and Horse working together to support the rider to achieve their goals.
Our Committee Officers
| President | Cilla Bell |
| Vice President | Cliff Dawson |
| Treasurer | Megan Sharplin |
| Secretary | Kathy Ganter |
| Grants & Funding | Megan Sharplin |
| Health & Safety | Pauline Kewish |
| Pony Committee Rep | Linley Talbot |
| NZRDA Rep | Cilla Bell |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Jenny Alcock |
| TPEC Rep | Cilla Bell / Linley Talbot |
| Riders’ & Parent Rep | TBA |
| Coaches Rep | TBA |
| Fundraising | Kara Brown |
| Committee Officer | Lynsie McDonnell |
We are seeking a person to represent our riders, ideally this will be a caregiver or parent who has a rider attending RDA. Please contact cilla.bell@rdagroup.nz for more information.
Meet Our Coaching Team
The Coach plans the riding programme, organises the rally and leads the RDA session that enables the rider to achieve their goals. Our volunteers follow the direction of the coach.
Nicci Pallin-Simmonds trainee Level 3 NZQA RDA assistant coach commenced with our team at the start of Term 1, 2026.
Loraine Grant – (Duty Manager ), Cilla Bell (Limited Authority to Coach)
Qualifications Level 3 NZQA RDA Assistant Coach
NZRDA offers face to face and online training modules for all volunteers. There is also a range of NZQA qualifications covering a range of equine, coaching and disability awareness skills needed to support our riders.
Congratulations
Coach & Horse Manager Fiona Arlington who completed and passed NZQA Level 3 RDA Assistant Coach ( 2022- 2023)
Head Coach Bianca Dick who completed and passed NZQA Level 3 RDA Assistant Coach (2021 -2023 )
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