Our Instructors
All our instructors have nationally recognised qualifications as RDA coaches:
Louise
Centre Manager
Msc Applied Equine Science, BHS Stage 2, UKCC Level 2, RDAGC, Level 1 Vaulting Coach
Louise started with us at Gaddesden RDA in November 2015. She obtained her Masters degree from the Royal Agricultural College following on from her BSc (Hons) where she obtained a 2:1 in International Equine Business. She has her UKCC Level 2 in Generic Riding and has a real passion for coaching. Before joining Gaddesden Louise worked as Assistant Equine Centre Manager at Moulton College. Although this is Louise's first role within RDA, she has always believed in the therapeutic benefits horses can bring and is passionate about developing her career in this field.
Cathy
Trustee and RDAGI
Christina
Regional Coach
RDAGI
UKCC Level 2
Instructors exam RDA Hong Kong,SE Asia Bar
Vaulting Coach Level 2
Margaret
Trustee
Group Organiser
RDAGI
UKCC Level 2
Julie
RDAGI
Jo
RDAGC
Hippotherapy CPTRH
Val
RDAGC
Laura
RDAGC
Alison
RDAGC
Qualification Explained
RDAGI means RDA Group Instructor, a qualification(s) awarded by the UK RDA National body. UKCC means UK Coaching Certificate. This is a qualification in disabled riding conferred by Equestrian Qualifications GB in partnership with the British Equestrian Federation and Sports Coach UK, Britain's central agency for coaching. All instructors also have appropriate First Aid qualifications and regularly attend refresher courses.