When: 21st April 2026
Where: Warbrook House Heritage Hotel, The Street, Eversley, Hampshire, RG27 0PL
Who: All RDA volunteers, employees, participant’s, parents and carers from Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire
Objective: The South Region RDA Conference is a dedicated event aimed at bringing together volunteers, coaches, employees, participants, parents and carers across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire. This was last done in 2017 to great success. The conference will serve as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, learning and strategic discussions. It will:
- Foster collaboration and networking among volunteers
- Provide training and workshops on best practices and innovative approaches.
- Showcase successful case studies and inspirational stories.
What to expect:
9.30am Registration
Introduction – Diane Lee – South Region Chair
RDA the Future – RDA CEO – Michael Bishop.
Equine Welfare/Social License – Roly Owers Chief Executive World Horse Welfare
Coffee break
Autism Awareness and Neuro divergence and its impact on physical abilities – Nona Dane. Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and post graduate from Association of Chartered Physiotherapy in Therapeutic Riding
Artificial Intelligence – Friend or Foe – Christian Noll.
Lunch
Panel Interview hosted by Michael Bishop – Olympic Medallists Mari Durward-Akhurst, Erin Orford (TBC) and Debbie Daniels.
‘It’s what you can do’ – Lorna Marsh
What does RDA mean for you – Kate Nellist and Bryony Moss and many others from the RDA community
Reflection
Tea break
4pm depart.
The Important bit – What will you eat?
On arrival – Tea, coffee and bacon/egg rolls
Morning break – tea, coffee, fruit smoothies and pastries
Lunch – 2 courses
Afternoon break – Tea, coffee and mini muffins
Continued Professional Development
Attending the South Region Conference will count as CPD training for all eligible coaches. To be eligible, you must be a coach on a 3 year review pattern and not be overdue for review.
In order for the conference to count as CPD an online reflection form must be filled out within a month of the conference.
Forms can be found here: https://my-rda.org.uk/coaching/renewing-coaching-status/
Registration
Numbers are limited but open to all volunteers, employees, participants, parents, and carers.
Ticket price is £25
Please register using the link below.
Tickets for the South Region Conference
