Seventeen-year-old Rudi, one of 14 horses stabled by ESRDA at the Gore A&P Showgrounds and a key member of the ESRDA horse team, fell ill about two weeks ago. Assistant ESRDA coach Carol Dawson said the vet was called after Rudi developed a cough and became lethargic. Riding for the Disabled (ESRDA) horse Rudi and rider Evelyn Jones-Carran make their way around the paddock at the Gore A&P Showgrounds last week. "Rudi has been her support buddy. Ms Chalmers said the now-17-year-old had been coming to ESRDA since she was 7 and was sat her tallest and straightest while riding Rudi.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 24, 2026 16:10 UTC