Disciplines
Showjumping
We are excited to announce that Showjumping has been added as one of the core disciplines of RDA.
We are aware that there is some demand for this and have, for some time, been part of a small committee considering how it might be introduced as an FEI Paralympic discipline, and are therefore keen to make sure that RDA is part of this and it is available to grass roots riders who are able to jump, and not just elite riders. However, we are aware this is not an activity for everyone and you will not be surprised to know that there will be clear limitations to make sure we focus on those Groups, Volunteers and riders who are both capable of the activity and want to do it.
Steered by Mike Butcher (an RDA Senior Instructor) and with the input of British Showjumping and our own Senior and Regional Instructors, we are currently in the process of developing guidelines and a clear structure to ensure that the activity will be delivered to the same high standards as the current disciplines. In February 2011 a National Showjumping Training day was held, which trained and appointed Regional level Showjumping Reps.
From 9th May 2011 RDA Groups will be able to access support and training, and will be able to add Showjumping to their activities, should they choose to do so, subject to successful completion of specific training and assessment.
Throughout 2011 more training days will be organised on a Regional level.
We hope you will agree that this is a fantastic development for RDA.
For more information please contact Nikkie Scotchmer at
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or 01926 405 973.
Downloads:
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Group information | Information for RDA Groups |
| SJ Assessment guidance notes L1 | Level 1 SJ assessment guidance notes for assessors |
| SJ Assessment guidance notes L2 | Level 2 SJ assessment guidance notes for assessors |
| SJ Assessment guidance notes L3 | Level 3 SJ assessment guidance notes for assessors |
| SJ Criteria & Assessment L1 | Level 1 criteria & assessment sheet |
| SJ Criteria & Assessment L2 | Level 2 criteria & assessment sheet |
| SJ Criteria & Assessment L3 | Level 3 criteria & assessment sheet |
| Adding Showjumping to activities application form | Application form for Groups wishing to add Showjumping to their activities |
| Independent Riders | Clarification regarding Independent riders and RDA Groups |
