RDA carriage driving at MPEC in Leeds

NEWS FLASH - Carriage driving has started for the summer....

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

• Decision making
• Making friends
• Achievement
• Self confidence
• Having fun!
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  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.

Carriage driving has now started for the summer...please talk to Adele or Aime to book your place - and lets get going...

RDA rider application letter and form - click here

BHS rider assessment form -                 click here

Volunteer application form -                  click here

MPEC price list -                                      click here

MPEC opening times -                             click here