Welcome to the South Region website of the Riding for the Disabled Association
Updated on 3rd May 2024
We cover Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire and have 42 groups within those counties. The groups vary in size and facilities, and offer riding and/or carriage driving for adults and/or children. All instructors have to meet RDA National standards and work closely with physiotherapists to ensure that every individual is encouraged to participate as fully as possible and obtain a sense of achievement.
If you are interested in taking part in riding or carriage driving or would like to know about helping as a volunteer please contact the appropriate County Chairman as detailed in Regional Contacts.
For training opportunities please click here
Events
National Volunteers’ Week- 3rd to 9th June 2024
Its time to celebrate the amazing contributions RDA volunteers make to communities accross the UK, All RDA groups can get involved in many ways:
- Celebrate volunteers within your group or the region
- Save the date- Monday 3rd June National Office are hosting an online evening event to kick of Volunteers Week
- Share your volunteering stories with us! If you have a story to share you can do so through this form
For more details and to stay updated, keep checking MyRDA- Volunteers Week
Annual South Region Magazine!
Issue 16 of South Region News is out and available under the News menu
RDA at Badminton Horse Trials, 8th- 12th May
RDA returns to Badminton this month! Come and join us as Trade Stand 103 from Wednesday 8th – Sunday 12th May, where there will be an opportunity to meet our new Chief Executive, Michael, and other members of the RDA UK team.
- Saturday 11th May – 14:30 – 15:30
- Sunday 12th May – 10:30 – 11:30
Please come along and say hello. We look forward to meeting many of you!
South Region Qualifier – Sunday 19th May 2024
Follow the Link in the menu at the bottom of the page.
Parallel Windsor – Sunday 7th July 2024
Parallel Windsor is a Festival of Inclusivity with Challenge Events for all ages, health conditions & abilities. Held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park & staged on the iconic Long Walk. For more information visit https://www.parallellifestyle.com/windsor2024
Safeguarding Courses
Do you need to update your safeguarding training? There is a schedule of virtual course dates from January to June 2024 available to book here: Events (myrda.org.uk)
Courses are free for RDA volunteers and coaches to attend. Places are limited, so please book on in advance. If you are subsequently unable to attend, email National Office to cancel your place.