RDA Events in the North Midlands
Regional Countryside Challenge & Arts and Crafts 2025
Regional Countryside Challenge & Arts and Crafts Qualifiers 2025
Monday 19th May 2025
Venue: Scropton Horse Centre
More information coming soon on our website.
Polework Training Day
Monday 21st October 2024
10.30am - 3pm
Scropton RDA Centre
Watery Lane, Scropton, DE65 5PL
We’re delighted to offer a training day devoted to polework with Bridget Mackwood, the RDA Showjumping lead.
This is aimed at all groups, whether you are a showjumping group or not, with the focus is on enjoying polework to the full in RDA sessions. Bridget will share ideas for having fun with ground & raised poles, working with horses to improve their polework and developing leading techniques for working over poles.
This training day is open to RDA coaches and volunteers and should be an informative and fun day for everyone.
The day will start with refreshments at 10.30am ready for a prompt 11am start. You’ll need to bring your lunch, but hot drinks will be available throughout the day.
There will be a charge of £10 per participant to cover the cost of the training.
If you have any questions about this event please contact glynis.dalley@scroptonequestrian.com
Regional Countryside Challenge Qualifiers 2024
Regional Countryside Challenge Qualifiers
Monday 3rd June 2024
Venue: Belvoir Vale RDA - Nottinghamshire
More information coming soon on our website.
Position, Position, Position
Coach training offering an in-depth look at the position of the rider in walk. trot and canter.
Open to all levels of coaches.
Numbers restricted to 30, £10 per person
Book by 29/3/24
Full details and booking form available here
Online Pre-Coach Training
Online Pre-Coach Training will cover:
Roles & Responsibilities
Learning Styles
Planning a riding lesson
Basic riding skills
Managing Risk
Online Pre-Coach Training sessions will be taking place on the following dates: Wednesday 22 & 29th November and 6th December 2023 at 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
For coaches on the Coaching Pathway who have completed the Volunteer modules and wish to become a Coach in Training. All three sessions must be attended to complete the training - Places are limited to 8 coaches.
This training is best accessed via a tablet, laptop or computer. Resources will be uploaded to a WhatsApp group.
To book the session, please email Karen Thompson - karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Online Pre-Coach Training
Online Pre-Coach Training will cover:
Roles & Responsibilities
Learning Styles
Planning a riding lesson
Basic riding skills
Managing Risk
Online Pre-Coach Training sessions will be taking place on the following dates: Wednesday 22 & 29th November and 6th December 2023 at 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
For coaches on the Coaching Pathway who have completed the Volunteer modules and wish to become a Coach in Training. All three sessions must be attended to complete the training - Places are limited to 8 coaches.
This training is best accessed via a tablet, laptop or computer. Resources will be uploaded to a WhatsApp group.
To book the session, please email Karen Thompson - karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Online Pre-Coach Training
Online Pre-Coach Training will cover:
Roles & Responsibilities
Learning Styles
Planning a riding lesson
Basic riding skills
Managing Risk
Online Pre-Coach Training sessions will be taking place on the following dates: Wednesday 22 & 29th November and 6th December 2023 at 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
For coaches on the Coaching Pathway who have completed the Volunteer modules and wish to become a Coach in Training. All three sessions must be attended to complete the training - Places are limited to 8 coaches.
This training is best accessed via a tablet, laptop or computer. Resources will be uploaded to a WhatsApp group.
To book the session, please email Karen Thompson - karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
RDA Safeguarding
RDA SAFEGUARDING COURSE
Thursday 7th September 2023 from 10am - 1pm in Keyworth
This course will be delivered by RDA trainer Toni Garside with all the latest updates from RDA.
Refreshments will be available from 9.15am
The venue is the Methodist Church Hall, Selby Lane, Keyworth NG12 5AH.
Free car parking is available nearby off Elm Street 2/3 minutes walk away. Participants can be dropped off outside the venue.
This is a good opportunity for a face to face training and a meet up with other RDA volunteers.
To book your place please contact Jackie Selby at jackiedbd@googlemail.com
Session Planning
Session Planning
Monday 26th June 2023 from 11am to 2.00pm
Location: Colston Bassett Village Hall, School Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3FD
Trainers - Karen Thompson (RDASC) & Lesley Davies (RDAC)
Training will cover:
Goal setting for schools and day centres.
Creating learner centered sessions within a group setting.
Session planning for 6-week blocks.
Open to all levels of coaches and will count as CPD providing a reflection sheet is completed on the RDA website.
Numbers restricted to 40. £10 per person. Tea & Coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
Bookings close on 12th June 2023
For further information email as above or phone 07732 418848
Click the button to see the flyer of Session Planning below:
Regional Countryside Challenge Qualifiers
Regional Countryside Challenge Qualifiers
Monday 5th June 2023
Venue: Scropton Horse Centre
More information coming soon on our website.
Regional Dressage Qualifiers
Regional Dressage Qualifiers
Monday 23rd May 2023
Venue: Scropton Horse Centre
More information coming soon on our website.
Position, Position, Position
Position, Position, Position
Wednesday 5th April 2023 from 10.30am to 2.30pm
Location: Kesteven Rideability, Hough on the Hill, Lincolnshire - NG32 2BE
Trainers - Karen Thompson (RDASC), Lesley Davies (RDAC) and Jennie Wilkinson BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
‘A in depth look at the position of the rider in walk, trot and canter’
AM: Position of the therapeutic rider and use of the simulator.
PM: Position of the rider in trot and making the first steps in canter.
Open to all levels of coaches and will count as the practical part of the Therapy & Medical Module and a CPD providing a reflection sheet is completed on the RDA website.
Open to all level of coaches
Numbers restricted to 20. £10 per person. Tea & Coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
Book before 29th March 2023
For further information email as above or phone 07732 418848
Click the button to see the flyer of Position, Position, Position below:
Therapy & Medical Module
North Midlands Region - Therapy & Medical Module
Wednesday 15th March 2023 at 7pm
Therapy & Medical Training will cover:
Medical Conditions & Contraindications
Assessing the rider
Special Equipment
Suitability of the horse
Supporting the rider
Our theory session will be on Zoom with the trainer, Jennie Wilkinson BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy who will be with us on Wednesday 15th of March 2023 at 7.00pm.
To book - please email Karen Thompson: karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Online Pre-Coach Training
Online Pre-Coach Training will cover:
Roles & Responsibilities
Learning Styles
Planning a riding lesson
Basic riding skills
Managing Risk
Online Pre-Coach Training sessions will be taking place on the following dates: Tuesday 29th November and 6th & 13th December 2022 at 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
This is for coaches on the Coaching Pathway who have completed the Volunteer modules and wish to become a Coach in Training. All three sessions must be attended to complete the training - Places are limited to 6 coaches.
This training is best accessed via a tablet, laptop or computer. Resources will be uploaded to a WhatsApp group.
To book the session, please email Karen Thompson - karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Online Pre-Coach Training
Online Pre-Coach Training will cover:
Roles & Responsibilities
Learning Styles
Planning a riding lesson
Basic riding skills
Managing Risk
Online Pre-Coach Training sessions will be taking place on the following dates: Tuesday 29th November and 6th & 13th December 2022 at 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
This is for coaches on the Coaching Pathway who have completed the Volunteer modules and wish to become a Coach in Training. All three sessions must be attended to complete the training - Places are limited to 6 coaches.
This training is best accessed via a tablet, laptop or computer. Resources will be uploaded to a WhatsApp group.
To book the session, please email Karen Thompson - karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Online Pre-Coach Training
Online Pre-Coach Training will cover:
Roles & Responsibilities
Learning Styles
Planning a riding lesson
Basic riding skills
Managing Risk
Online Pre-Coach Training sessions will be taking place on the following dates: Tuesday 29th November and 6th & 13th December 2022 at 7:00pm to 8:30pm.
This is for coaches on the Coaching Pathway who have completed the Volunteer modules and wish to become a Coach in Training. All three sessions must be attended to complete the training - Places are limited to 6 coaches.
This training is best accessed via a tablet, laptop or computer. Resources will be uploaded to a WhatsApp group.
To book the session, please email Karen Thompson - karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Position, Position, Position
Position, Position, Position
Wednesday 24th August 2022 from 10.30am to 2.30pm
Location: Kesteven Rideability, Hough on the Hill, Lincolnshire - NG32 2BE
Trainers - Karen Thompson (RDASC), Lesley Davies (RDAC) and Jennie Wilkinson BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
‘A in depth look at the position of the rider in walk, trot and canter’
AM: Position of the therapeutic rider and use of the simulator.
PM: Position of the rider in trot and making the first steps in canter.
Open to all level of coaches
Numbers restricted to 20. £10 per person. Tea & Coffee will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
Book before 17th August 2022
Click the button to see the flyer of Position, Position, Position below:
RDA National Championships 2022
RDA National Championships 2022
Friday 15th - 17th July 2022
Venue: Hartpury College, Gloucestershire
The RDA National Championships 2022 will be taking place at Hartpury College on Friday 15th to 17th July 2022. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, RDA UK has cancelled this event for two years.
Hartpury College have a very strict Covid-19 procedure in place and RDA UK ask all competitors, grooms and coaches to adhere to the rules.
The event schedule for the RDA National Championships 2022 can be viewed here
More information about RDA National Championships - please click here
Regional Countryside Challenge Qualifiers 2022
North Midlands Regional Countryside Challenge Qualifiers 2022
Monday 23rd May 2022
Venue: Scropton Riding & Driving Centre (www.scropton.com)
More information will be coming to our website in due course
If you have qualified for the RDA National Championships 2022 - Please click here
We are delighted that Nigel Kirby Photography will be the official photographer who will be taking photos for both of our Regional Qualifiers this year.
Photo Credit: Nigel Kirby Photography
Regional Dressage Qualifiers 2022
North Midlands Regional Dressage Qualifiers 2022
Monday 9th May 2022
Venue: Scropton Riding & Driving Centre (www.scropton.com)
More information will be coming to our website in due course.
If you have qualified for the RDA National Championships 2022 - Please click here
We are delighted that Nigel Kirby Photography will be the official photographer who will be taking photos for both of our Regional Qualifiers this year.
Photo Credit: The Photographer’s Eye
Safeguarding Course (Face to Face)
Safeguarding Course (Face to Face)
Friday 8th April 2022
We will be hosting our Safeguarding course (face to face). This course will be taking place on Friday 8th April 2022 at Village Hall in Normanton on Soar, Loughborough, LE12 5HB.
Time: 10:30am as the course will be excepted to last 2 hours but not more than 3 hours.
To book - please contact Jackie Selby at jackiedbd@googlemail.com
Therapy & Medical Module
North Midlands Region - Therapy & Medical Module
Tuesday 15th March 2022 at 7pm
Therapy & Medical Training will cover:
Medical Conditions & Contraindications
Assessing the rider
Special Equipment
Suitability of the horse
Supporting the rider
Our theory session will be on Zoom with the trainer, Jennie Wilkinson BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy who will be with us on Tuesday 15th of March 2022 at 7.00pm.
To book - please email Karen Thompson: karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Pre-Coach Training Sessions
Pre-Coach Training will cover:
Roles & Responsibilities
Learning Styles
Planning a riding lesson
Basic riding skills
Managing Risk
Pre-Coach Training sessions will be taking place through Zoom on the following dates: Thursday 17th, 24th February and 3rd March 2022 at 7:00pm.
This is for coaches on the Coaching Pathway who have completed the Volunteer modules and wish to become a Coach in Training. All three sessions must be attended to complete the training.
To book the session, please email Karen Thompson - karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Autistic Spectrum Disorder Training
Autistic Spectrum Disorder Training
Wednesday 2nd March 2022
Our Autistic Spectrum Disorder Training will be taking place on Zoom from 7.00pm - 9pm.
If you would like to sign up for this training, please contact Dawn Whitmore-Kirby at dawnwhitmore@hotmail.com
Pre-Coach Training Sessions
Pre-Coach Training will cover:
Roles & Responsibilities
Learning Styles
Planning a riding lesson
Basic riding skills
Managing Risk
Pre-Coach Training sessions will be taking place through Zoom on the following dates: Thursday 17th, 24th February and 3rd March 2022 at 7:00pm.
This is for coaches on the Coaching Pathway who have completed the Volunteer modules and wish to become a Coach in Training. All three sessions must be attended to complete the training.
To book the session, please email Karen Thompson - karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Governance Training with Ed Bracher
Governance Training with RDA UK Chief Exec, Ed Bracher
Monday 21st February 2022
Our Governance Training will be taking place on Zoom from 7.00pm - 9pm.
If you would like to sign up for this training, please contact Dawn Whitmore-Kirby at dawnwhitmore@hotmail.com
Pre-Coach Training Sessions
Pre-Coach Training will cover:
Roles & Responsibilities
Learning Styles
Planning a riding lesson
Basic riding skills
Managing Risk
Pre-Coach Training sessions will be taking place through Zoom on the following dates: Thursday 17th, 24th February and 3rd March 2022 at 7:00pm.
This is for coaches on the Coaching Pathway who have completed the Volunteer modules and wish to become a Coach in Training. All three sessions must be attended to complete the training.
To book the session, please email Karen Thompson - karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Horsecare and Knowledge Module
NO FURTHER SPACES AVAILABLE!
Horsecare & Knowledge Training will cover:
Daily care of a stabled and grass kept horse
Horse Health & Welfare
Equine First Aid
Common Ailments
Theory Sessions on Zoom will be taking place on Wednesday 2nd, 9th and 16th February 2022 from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. All three zoom trainings are needed to complete the module.
Priority will be given to coaches in training who need this Module to become a group coach.
To book - please email Karen Thompson: karen@kestevenrda.org.uk
Horsecare and Knowledge Module
NO FURTHER SPACES AVAILABLE!
Horsecare & Knowledge Training will cover:
Daily care of a stabled and grass kept horse
Horse Health & Welfare
Equine First Aid
Common Ailments
Theory Sessions on Zoom will be taking place on Wednesday 2nd, 9th and 16th February 2022 from 7.00pm to 8.30pm. All three zoom trainings are needed to complete the module.
Priority will be given to coaches in training who need this Module to become a group coach.
To book - please email Karen Thompson: karen@kestevenrda.org.uk