Carriage Driving with RDA

Carriage driving has been an important part of RDA since 1975 and there are now almost 100 groups involved giving opportunities to over 1000 drivers.

RDA Carriage Driving is open to all members of RDA and is particularly useful for people who can no longer ride due to disability or prefer a different kind of challenge.

Carriage Driving offers many of the same benefits as riding:

Improved co-ordination
Improved muscle power
Improved balance
Relaxation through rhythmic movement
Being out in the open air

Some of the non physical benefits include:

Decision making
Making friends
Achievement
Self confidence
Having fun!

A lot of these benefits can be enhanced by the driver attending on of our many holidays.

Drivers progress in the same way as riders. Drivers can take proficiency tests to increase and demonstrate their ability and knowledge. They can compete in RDA and British Driving Society (BDS) Shows that have disabled classes. Some drivers progress outside of RDA and attend training days and compete internationally.

Carriage driving uses trained, non-disabled volunteers, who sit alongside the driver to teach skills and help if required.

If you are interested in Carriage Driving or becoming a volunteer the please contact the County Chairman for your area and Register to access more information.

We would like to hear from any RDA Carriage Drivers who have a story to share about their experiences in the RDA. These articles will be put on to the RDA website and some may be selected for the RDA page in Carriage Driving Magazine or RDA News. It doesn’t have to be a long piece and can be about anything from a session you’ve enjoyed to an event you’ve taken part in or how RDA has helped or benefited you in any way. It would also be great if you had a picture to accompany your story. Any articles should be sent to the Carriage Driving Secretary at National Office or emailed to nscotchmer@rda.org.uk

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Download Documents

Title	Description
Carriage Driving Log Book	Log Book for RDA Carriage Driving Groups
Carriage Driving Proficiency Test Grade 3 Syllabus	Proficiency Test Grade 3 Syllabus Card
Carriage Driving Newsletter - Summer/Autumn 2008	The latest news from the RDA Carriage Driving Committee
Carriage Driving Proficiency Test Grade 2 Syllabus	Proficiency Test Grade 2 Syllabus Card
Carriage Driving Grant Application Form	Carriage Driving Grant Application Form
Vehicle Database	List of Carriage Driving Equipment for sale
Carriage Driving Proficiency Test Grade 1 Syllabus	Proficiency Test Grade 1 Syllabus Card
The Dudley Smith Award 2008	Memo & Nomination Form for this year's Award