Carriage Driving has been an important part of RDA since 1975 and there are now around 60 groups involved, giving opportunities to over 1000 drivers.
RDA Carriage Driving is open to all members of RDA and is particularly enjoyed by people who can no longer ride due to disability, or who prefer a different kind of equine challenge.
Here you will find all the information you need for your Carriage Driving Group.
March 2021 – Road to Restart
When carriage driving is permitted to restart in your country, please follow the RDA Carriage Driving Protocols (April 2021) at all times. These protocols were updated at the end of April 2021 to permit volunteers to be side by side in a carriage for exercising of equines and for coach assessment purposes where no other options are available. These protocols do not apply in those areas where there are no COVID restrictions, such as currently in the Isle of Man.
For further information about what is permitted in your country please see the Road to Restart page. This page also details what you need to do to restart Carriage Driving activities in your group and also contains Frequently Asked Questions for Carriage Driving.
Recent News
Carriage Driving Magazine 2020 Awards Results. Please click here for more info
Dudley Smith Award Nomination Form 2021
Coaching Pathway CD Conference Presentation
Endurance in Carriage Driving
After the recent successful trial of Endurance at Forde Abbey Driving Group, we are now pleased to announce the launch of Endurance within RDA. All you need to do is fill in an Application Form to add Endurance to your activities. Information packs have been mailed to each group, you can order extra copies of this and all certificates on the Group Orders page. Certificates are available in 1km, 2km, 3km, 5km, 10km and 15km.
Carriage Driving Weight Chart and Guidelines
Carriage Driving weight chart and guidelines are now available on the RDA Group Order Form. Please download the form from “Group Orders” and send to groupsupport@rda.org.uk at RDA National Office.
Carriage Driving Proficiency Tests
We have four grades of Proficiency Test for Carriage Driving, all grades include Horse Care. Please click on the links below for training aids, syllabus and the handbook. These are also available on Group Orders website.
Carriage Driving Horse Care Proficiency Test Handbook
Proficiency Syllabus Card Grade 1
Proficiency Syllabus Card Grade 2
Proficiency Syllabus Card Grade 3
Proficiency Syllabus Card Grade 4