Winning smiles for RDA team

Marlborough riders, from left, Isaiah Hei Hei, Hannah Dickens, Zoe Tate, Emma McQuinn and Jarrod Temaro with coach Samara Lloyd. Photo: Supplied.

It was all smiles for competitors at this weekend’s Special Olympics Ribbon at Marlborough Riding For the Disabled.

Five local riders, Hannah Dickens, Isaiah Hei Hei, Emma McQuinn, Zoe Tate and Jarrod Temaro,  were joined by four Wellington entrants for a day of competitions.

Competing in dressage, equitation and working trail, riders were encouraged by many family and friends watching.

A huge bake sale and sausage sizzle were a bonus to help to raise money for feed for the horse team.

Mike Newman from Meaters in Blenheim provided the sausages and Zoe Tate called in to the busy Maxwell Road shop to say thank you and show him her winning ribbons.

Marlborough RDA’s core purpose is to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people experiencing disability, or who have specific challenges or needs living in the Marlborough region.

Taking part in the competitions means independent riders can join Marlborough Special Olympics to develop their riding skills.

To find out more about RDA:   www.mrda.org.nz   Special Olympics Marlborough:  https://specialolympics.org.nz/