Welcome to RDA Learning
Develop your knowledge, build your confidence and learn at a pace that works for you. Explore our online courses and resources designed to support you in your role with RDA.
Learn
Unlock new knowledge with a range of engaging and accessible courses.
Develop
Build your skills and confidence.
Achieve
Apply your learning to support success for you and your group.
Learn at your own pace
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) enriches the lives of disabled children and adults through the unique bond between people and horses.
RDA Learning is our dedicated online learning platform, designed to support volunteers, coaches, and the wider RDA community in developing their knowledge, skills, and confidence. Whether you’re new to RDA or looking to expand your expertise, you’ll find a wide range of engaging courses to explore at a time and pace that suits you.
From equine knowledge and disability awareness to safeguarding, coaching, and much more, RDA Learning provides the tools and resources to help you learn, develop, and achieve in your role.
Safeguarding for Everyone
An introduction to safeguarding for all volunteers aged 16+, covering how to recognise, respond to, and report concerns.
Grade 2 Proficiency Horse Care
This course provides the information needed for the Grade 2 Horse Care Proficiency Test
Grade 1 Proficiency Horse Care
This course provides the information needed for the Grade 1 Horse Care Proficiency Test
Pre-Assessment Checklist
This course is for coaches in training who are working towards their assessment to become an RDA Coach
Equine Knowledge
This course provides a basic introduction to working with horses at RDA
Disability Awareness
This course is focused on increasing your knowledge of supporting disabled people at RDA
Safeguarding For Equestrians Refresher
This course is the 'Safeguarding for Equestrians' Refresher module for Coaches, Activity Leaders, Trustees and Group Safeguarding Officers
Opportunities to learn that make a difference
Whether you’ve been involved with RDA for many years or are just starting out, there are many opportunities for ongoing learning
Choose from a range of courses that you find interesting and relevant to your role.
All courses use examples and scenarios based on real RDA situations, all designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need.
"I didn't realise that when I started that volunteering would also end up helping me personally in more ways than I could ever have imagined"
Eleanor Halton - Erme Valley RDA