Carriage Driving has been an important part of RDA since 1975 and there are now around 65 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.
Here you will find all the information you need to carry out Carriage Driving in your Group.
Recent News
Carriage Driving Coaching Pathway Forums
We are holding open forums to give groups the opportunity to hear more about the Pathway and voice any comments or concerns.
The first one will be held in the Clubhouse at Bradbourne RDA, Bradbourne Riding and Training Centre, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN14 5PF on Monday 30 September from 11am-1pm.
The second will be on Tuesday 22 October in the Prelim Room at HAPPA, Shores Hey Farm, Blackhouse Lane off Halifax Road, Briercliffe, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3QU. This will also be 11am – 1pm. Tea and Coffee will be provided at both venues.
Attendance is free of charge but numbers will be limited and bookings are taken on a first come, first served basis. Please email ebayliss@rda.org.uk to confirm your place.
Dudley Smith Nomination Form 2019 – deadline Friday 11 October
Carriage Driving Magazine Awards 2019
Coaching Pathway CD Conference Presentation
Summer 2019 Carriage Driving Newsletter
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. 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 Rebecca Marston 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