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A letter from one of our graduated riders…………..

Dear RDA Whanau

Thank you so much to the Totara Park Committee firstly for all their tireless hours of selfless dedication to oversee the direction and survival of our RDA.

To Fiona, Linley, Bianca, Loraine for their commitment to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our horses. The Pony Committee work so hard with such grace and humility. To our wonderful and amazing volunteers; it has been my privilege as a mother to Grace to see her growth and confidence on a horse; with all my heart and tears in my eyes – “THANK YOU” all individually for the special moments, the laughter, the guidance, the acceptance of my daughter first and foremost not the DS, your time week after week, your shared experiences, strategies that work, love, support and care. This is a special place.

THANK YOU. Much love always from the bottom of my heart.

Memory & Grace     (May 2026)