EVENTS
 UPCOMING EVENTS
RDA North West Regional Conference and Awards Day
28 October 2024
At Reaseheath Equestrian Centre
Entrance 3, Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6DF
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Open to RDA participants, coaches and volunteers.
Cost: £10 per person including picnic lunch and refreshments.
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10am Registration and Refreshments
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10.30am Start
Inspirational demonstrations including:
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Sandra Edwards British Dressage Regional Trainer and Accredited Para Dressage Coach.
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Charlotte Wittbom on "Groundwork for All".
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Katie Reilly our local international para dressage rider.
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There will be a presentation of awards and much more!
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3.45pm Close
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For tickets email Glenny Richardson at glennyr100@uwclub.net
(closing date for tickets is 11 October 2024)
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RDA Therapy & Medical Training Day
1 September 2024
At Clwyd Special Riding Centre, Llanfynydd, Flintshire, LL11 5HN.
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To be taken by Lucy Brookes, North West Regional Physiotherapist.
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For further details and to register please contact Di Porter on di.porter@hotmail.co.uk
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RDA Therapy & Medical Training Day
18 August 2024
At My-Life RDA, Thompson House, Pepper Lane, Standish, Wigan, WN6 0PP.
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To be taken by Lucy Brookes, North West Regional Physiotherapist.
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From 10.30am until 3pm. Cost £10 payable on the day.
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Please contact Sheila Saner, Regional Chair to book a place. Email sheilasaner@icloud.com
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Safeguarding Workshop - a few spaces left!
6 July 2024
At Clwyd Special Riding Centre, Llanfynydd, Flintshire, LL11 5HN.
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​On Saturday 6th July starting at 10 a.m.
To register contact Sheila Saner on sheilasaner@icloud.com or sign up on the Events page on the myrda website
RDA Therapy & Medical Training Day
27 April 2024
Registration from 10am.
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At Reaseheath College, Nantwich.
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To be taken by Lucy Brookes, North West Regional Physiotherapist.
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Cost £10 (bring your own lunch). For further details and to register please contact Sheila Saner by email: sheilasaner@icloud.com
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RDA Therapy & Medical Training Day
11 November 2023
Time: 11.45 to 16.15
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At: Crosby RDA, Home Farm Stables, Chet Centre, Little Crosby, Liverpool, L23 4UA
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The cost is £5 towards Crosby RDA payable in cash on the day.
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The programme is as follows
11.45am Arrive
12 noon Theory Session prompt start
1.30 lunch please bring your own- 30 mins
2pm Practical Session - 4 horses
4.15pm approx finish
Please email Sheila Saner to book, or with any questions: sheilasaner@icloud.com
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RDA Therapy & Medical Training Day
24th June 2023
Time: Registration from 9.30am.
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At: My-Life RDA Group, Thompson House Equestrian Centre, Pepper Ln, Standish, Wigan WN6 0PP
Course leader: North West Regional Physiotherapist Lucy Brookes.
This is a certificated course. Please contact Sheila Saner the Regional Coach by email sheilasaner@icloud.com to book and for further details. Cost £10 payable on the day.
Countryside Challenge Training
18th March 2023
Time: 10:00 – 15.30 approx.
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At: Clwyd Special Riding Centre, Llanfynydd, Near Wrexham, Flintshire, LL11 5HN 01352 770 446
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Course leader: Sue Mack – Discipline Coordinator for RDA UK
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This course is free to attend, North Wales Region RDA has kindly agreed to support this training, but please confirm your attendance by emailing Diane Porter at North Wales Region RDA at RegTreasNWalesRDA@outlook.com or by calling on 01352 770446.
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Click here for full details of the training day.
Pre-Coach Training
23 January 2023 & 30 January 2023
Do you have any volunteers who have completed their Volunteer modules and are waiting to take their Pre- Coach Training?
The region is holding Zoom courses to enable volunteers to continue on the Coaching Pathway as Trainee Coaches. We currently have a course starting via Zoom on Monday 23rd January 6.30pm - 8.30pm and Monday 30th January 6.30pm - 8.30pm.
BOTH sessions need to be attended.
To register interest contact Gill Maddock at
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
12 December 2022
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Monday 12 December 2022 at 10am (usually lasts about 2.5 hours).
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This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years. There is no charge.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilasaner@icloud.com
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
20 October 2022
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Thursday 20th October 2022 at 10am (usually lasts about 2.5 hours).
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This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years. There is no charge.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilasaner@icloud.com
Therapy & Medical Theory and Practical Training Day
15 October 2022
Full day to be held at: Beechley Stables, Harthill Road, Liverpool, L18 3HU.
Cost £10 per place.
Places limited please contact Sheila Saner to book a place by email: sheilasaner@icloud.com
Equestrian First Aid Course
8 October 2022
A FEW LAST MINUTE PLACES LEFT!
Full day to be held at: Reaseheath College.
Cost £55 per place including refreshments but bring your own lunch.
Places limited please contact Sheila Saner to book a place by email and for more details: sheilasaner@icloud.com
Pre-Coach Training
13 July 2022
& 20 July 2022
The region is holding a course via Zoom on Wednesday 13 July 6.30pm - 8.30pm and Wednesday 20 July 6.30pm - 8.30pm.
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BOTH sessions need to be attended to qualify.
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This is for any volunteers who have completed their Pre- Coach modules and need to take their Pre- Coach Training.
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To register interest contact Gill Maddock at
North West Regional Show 2022
22 May 2022
Our Regional Show is being held on Sunday 22 May 2022.
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At: Warren Farm Equestrian Centre, Southport Old Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 0AN.
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Click here for Regional Show Schedule and Information
Click here for Regional Show Code of Conduct
Click here for Regional Show Rules Note
Click here for Warren Farm EC Site Map and Additional Information
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DRESSAGE - PLEASE NOTE THAT DRESSAGE TESTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED. ALL GRADES SHOULD ENSURE THAT THEY ARE USING THE 2022 TESTS.
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SHOWJUMPING - PLEASE NOTE THAT RIDERS WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO ENTER THE LEVEL WHICH THEIR COACH IS TRAINED UP TO (THIS IS AN RDA RULING).
Volunteer Training Day
22 April 2022
VOLUNTEER TRAINING FOR RDA GROUPS
- "HOW TO BE A GOOD VOLUNTEER"
At: Seaside Venture Group RDA, Wrea Green Equitation Centre, Bryning Lane, Wrea Green, Preston PR4 3PP
On: Friday 22 April 2022 11am to 2pm
The course is being arranged by Seaside Venture RDA and lead by Lizzie Hill who runs accessibility and training programmes for volunteers. It is a practical course including both theory, and practical stable yard aspects, and basic work in those areas. It is an Accessibility Mark training day (covers RDA groups).
There are to be only 12 people on the course - so they can only accommodate a maximum of 1 person per RDA group. Cost: £25 per person (tea, coffee and biscuits available).
Please contact Seaside Venture Group with any questions, or to book your place, on 01772 686576
Showjumping Training Day
13 April 2022
to be held at Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DF
on Wednesday 13th April 2022 starting at 10.00 a.m. all day
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To be taken by National Showjumping Lead, Mike Butcher Fellow of RDA
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Everyone welcome from existing Showjumping RDA Groups or those interested in adding this discipline to their activities or those just wanting to find out more.
Open to all Coaches, Group Coaches and those interested in being able to become RDA Showjumping Judges as well as Volunteers. There will be a chance for assessment on the day.
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Riders currently taking part in Showjumping are welcome to come along to find out what is expected by the Judges
Please contact Sheila Saner, North West Regional Coach for further details
Email: sheilasaner@icloud.com
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Closing date Monday 4th April 2022
Cost £5 and bring your own lunch. Refreshments provided.
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
29 March 2022
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Tuesday 29th March 2022 at 2pm (usually lasts about 2.5 hours).
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This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years. There is no charge.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilasaner@icloud.com
Pre-Coach Training
23 February 2022
& 2 March 2022
The region is holding a course via Zoom on Wednesday 23rd Feb 6.30pm - 8.30pm and Wednesday 2nd March 6.30pm - 8.30pm.
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Both sessions need to be attended to qualify.
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This is for any volunteers who have completed their Pre- Coach modules and need to take their Pre- Coach Training.
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To register interest contact Gill Maddock at
First Aid Course
10 November
2021
Friends of Landlords RDA have some spaces left on their First Aid Course on Wednesday 10th November from 9am to 5pm. The course is at Landlords Farm Equestrian Centre, Dicconson Lane, Aspull, Wigan, WN2 1YY. Cost is £85pp inc refreshment (you will need to bring your own packed lunch). Please contact Vicky Dawson, at Friends of Landlords RDA, if you have any questions about the course or would like to book a place- vicky.folrda@outlook.com
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
9 November 2021
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Tuesday 9th October 2021 at 7pm (until about 9.30pm).
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This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years. There is no charge.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilasaner@icloud.com
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
5 October 2021
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Tuesday 5th October 2021 at 7pm.
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This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilasaner@icloud.com
Medical & Therapy Coaching Module
27 September 2021
We are running a Medical & Therapy Coaching Module on Monday 27th September 2021. Theory and Practical for Pink Coaches wanting to progress to Green coaches.
At Reaseheath College Equestrian Centre, Nantwich, CW5 6DF.
Starting at 2.30 p.m. until approximately 6.30 p.m.
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No charge for candidates.
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Reservations and enquiries taken by Sheila Saner
Email: sheilasaner@icloud.com
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Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
7 September 2021
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Tuesday 7th September 2021 at 7pm.
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This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilas@nantwichcc.co.uk
Pre-Coach Training (on Zoom)
11 August 2021&
18 August 2021
If you are a volunteer that has completed all of the modules required to take the Pre-Coach Training Course, the following Zoom course will be running;
Wednesday 11th August 6.30pm until 8.00pm
Wednesday 18th August 6.30pm until 8.00pm
BOTH sessions must be attended to qualify.
Please contact Gill Maddock gillmaddock@rocketmail.com to register your interest.
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
16 June 2021
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Wednesday 16 June 2021 at 7pm.
This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilas@nantwichcc.co.uk
First Aid Course
15 May 2021
Equine specific First Aid course by Medi K
9am-5pm Saturday 15th May
at Beechley Stables, Harthill Road, Liverpool L18 3HU
£60 per person 12 places available
The course will take place in a socially distanced manner, in the covered arena (roof but no sides). You will be "outside" all day, so please dress warmly and bring a blanket. Hot water will be provided for drinks, but please bring your own cup and food. To book e-mail: rdanwevents@gmail.com
Open to RDA coaches and volunteers
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
12 May 2021
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Wednesday 12 May 2021 at 7pm.
This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilas@nantwichcc.co.uk
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
13 April 2021
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Tuesday 13 April 2021 at 7pm.
This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilas@nantwichcc.co.uk
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
2 March 2021
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Tuesday 2nd March at 7pm.
This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilas@nantwichcc.co.uk
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
2 February 2021
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Tuesday 2nd February at 7pm.
This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilas@nantwichcc.co.uk
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
12 January 2021
We are running a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Tuesday 12th January at 7pm.
This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilas@nantwichcc.co.uk
Regional Safeguarding Workshop (on Zoom)
27 October 2020
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There are a few spaces left on a Regional Safeguarding Workshop to be held on Zoom on Tuesday 27th October 18.50 until 21.20.
This is open to RDA Group Coaches, Trustees and Volunteers and is a Certificated Course organised by RDA UK and valid for three years.
Please register by emailing Sheila Saner on sheilas@nantwichcc.co.uk