Support and development of Member Groups and volunteers

• training structures and programmes
• a rigorous quality assurance system across all Member groups
• support and advice for Member Group Trustees on governance and legal issues
• help and support with volunteering
• the provision of help and support on issues such as Health & Safety and Child protection
• the sharing of best practice through Regional and National conferences
• support with PR and profile raising
• we represent our Member Groups within National bodies, such as the British Equestrian Federation
• the negotiation and provision of insurance for our Member Groups’ activities

Support for Participants

• Advice and help with obtaining special equipment
• A system of training progression from beginner, through a series of Proficiency tests
• Access to our Education programme, which allows riders and drivers to gain an externally accredited qualification to validate their achievements
• We run the RDA National Championships – the world’s biggest single competitive event in equestrianism for riders with disabilities
• we represent the needs of our participants within National bodies, such as the British Equestrian Federation LTAD
• The provision and support of a programme of holidays for our participants

Specific Activities

• Defining standards and guidelines for activities, with the emphasis on the special needs of our participants
• Promotion of new areas of activity – for example, side saddle riding and vaulting

Other Activities

In support of our activities above, RDA National also carries out the following additional activities:

• Communications – both internally, to our own Groups and externally, to promote the work of the Association
• Managing the data and IT for the Association
• Developing external links with other, connected organisations
• Fundraising

You can also read about our recent achievements and our latest Trustee Report and Financial Statement.