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Therapy & Medical Coaching Module

August 28, 2026 Katy 0

Medical and Therapy Module

Saturday 12th September 10:15 

Venue: Broadlands RDA

Broadlands House

Lower Paice Lane,

Alton GU34 5PX

Start time:10:15

This course is led by Nona Dane, South Regional Physiotherapist and Chair of ACPEA.

Theresa Drake Regional Coach South Region.

Please confirm your booking via email to: [email protected]

You will need to have completed your pre-coach training before attending this module. 

Please bring a packed lunch and be prepared to interact with the horses- gloves, hat and sturdy footwear.

Before you attend, please look at the following:

CORE-CONTENT-myRDA-Version-Contraindications-Jan-2025.pdf

Disabilities and long-term health conditions – MyRDA

BEF_concussion_guidance.pdf

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Coaches Training- Giving coaches the confidence to develop riders

August 28, 2026 Katy 0

Newbury RDA, Wyld Court, Hampstead Norreys, Newbury, RG18 0TN
Saturday 27th September
2pm until 4pm

Topics to be covered can include:
Progressive lesson ideas
Trotting
Serpentines
Circles
Independent riding

This will be an interactive, sharing session and will be delivered by:
Karen Stubbs Regional Coach
Evelyn Bracey Oxfordshire County Chair

Please respond to Katy Lake if you would like to attend.
[email protected]

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SR Qualifier: Times and Important Information

May 10, 2026 Katy 0

We are excited to have you next Sunday at BCA! The weather is looking changeable so please come prepared for all weathers! Below you will find a map of BCA and show running times and numbers.

Important Information

ACCESS & PARKING
No access or entry to the show site or horsebox park prior to 8.30am
Equine vehicles and cars to park in designated parking areas only.  Please follow stewards’ instructions. 
There will be no tying up of equines on the outside of lorries or trailers unless you are tacking up.
All areas around the equine vehicle must be cleaned up before departure.

DOGS
Dogs are not permitted at this event.

CATERING
Food and drinks will be available from Roasted’n’Toasted in the lorry park for the duration of the show.

ICE CREAM
Mr Sher’s Ice Cream van will be in attendance from approx. 11am to 2pm

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Karen Wright, Wright Stride Photography   07971692607
www.wrightstride.com    [email protected]
Riders must be aware that they may be photographed and videoed during the event. 
If you have any strong objections to either being videoed or photographed, please make the organiser aware. 

FIRST AID
First Aid will be in attendance.

VET ON CALL
Becky Storer 07570 687242
Iain McKenzie Equine Practice 01344 937897 or 07593100970 [email protected]

PASSPORTS & VACCINATIONS

All passports to be presented on arrival at the passport checking station prior to parking.

HATS
All hats must be checked at the hat checking/tagging station on arrival. All hats must meet the current RDA standards.

ARMBANDS
Non-disabled riders must provide and wear a red armband.

Hearing impaired riders must provide and wear a blue armband at all times to alert the judges and stewards that they have impaired hearing. 

Visually impaired riders must provide and wear a white armband at all times to alert the judges and stewards that they are visually impaired. 

HORSE WALK & SAFETY

Designated horse walk areas are to be used at all times. Walk only outside the arenas. 
No gathering around the mounting block or entrances to the arenas

BCA NO ACCESS AREAS
Entry to events at BCA does not entitle riders or visitors to use other equestrian facilities, including the grass rides and XC areas.  Riders or visitors are not entitled to be anywhere on the estate other than the specific facilities hired.  There is no access to either yard, other than access to the muck heap behind top yard.
Please comply with all signs indicating No Entry or Private

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Carriage Driving 2026 Training Camps

April 27, 2026 Katy 0

We have been invited to attend the Carriage Driving Training Camps by Debbie Danniels! This is a chance for information and guidance on all things carriage driving as there will be some extremely knowledgeable coaches present!

The event is £15 for RDA volunteers (reduced rate) and lunch is £10 but you are welcome to bring your own

The May event is short notice (5th & 6th May) but, if you can make it you are welcome! There is another event in September that RDA volunteers are very welcome to attend (15th & 16th).

If you would like to attend, contact Julie Camm: [email protected]