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 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 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 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

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

Monday 5th June 2023

Venue: Scropton Horse Centre

More information coming soon on our website.

Regional Dressage Qualifiers

Monday 23rd May 2023

Venue: Scropton Horse Centre

More information coming soon on our website.

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:

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 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 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 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

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:

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

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)

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

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 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

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 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 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 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

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

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

NO FURTHER SPACES ARE AVAILABLE TO BOOK FOR THIS EVENT - IT IS FULLY BOOKED!

Coach Module Training will cover:

• Structure of a session

• Qualities of an effective coach

• Creating learner centered sessions

• Coaching Styles

Theory Sessions on Zoom will be taking place on Tuesday 8th February 2022 from 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

A practical day will follow in April. Date and Venue to be confirmed in due course.

To book - please email Karen Thompson: karen@kestevenrda.org.uk

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 & 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 Tuesday 11th, 18th and 25th January 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 & 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 Tuesday 11th, 18th and 25th January 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