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RDA riding coaches are qualified under the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme. They have skills in horsemastership, safety, medical knowledge, first aid, teaching, selection and training of horses. Many are also highly qualified and experienced in other professions including special education, physiotherapy and other para-medical fields.
Each week over 3000 volunteers at RDA centres across Australia donate their time to assist 4000 children & adults with disabilities enjoy the therapeutic benefits of horse related activities 
RDAA is desperately short of trained accredited coaches and is actively seeking to increase the number of trained coaches as:
- Number of trained coaches directly corresponds with client waiting lists
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- Number of centres that can be open and operational
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RDAA provides training to its volunteers through an accredited training system in 3 progressive stages:
 Orientation to Coaching (OTC)
Level 1
Level 2
How to become a Trainee Coach
Trainee coaches are assessed against:
- Performance criteria (or learning outcomes) outlined in the RDAA Coaching Workbook
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- Standards are benchmarked against industry standards (Pony Club, EFA & Horse Industry Code of Practice)
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Trainee coaches :
- Work through the RDA Workbook under the guidance of a Coach Educator
- Participate in practical & written activities
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- Demonstrate competences against performance criteria/learning outcomes
- Experience a range of expertise & coaching styles
- Signed off by a Coach Educator
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Prior to commencing training:
- Contact your RDA State Coaching Coordinator to register as a Trainee Coach
- States will provide information regarding pre-requisites for training, the application process & access to learning resources
- Ensure your local centre management committee has endorsed your training request
Who to contact
If interested in becoming an accredited Coach, Coach Educator or Assessor please contact in the first instance, the State Coaching Coordinator. Additional information is available from RDAA or the National Coaching & Safety Committee. Please click on the map on the left hand side of the page.
How to become a Coach Educator
- Any Level 1 or Level 2 Coach can be a Coach Educator for coach training
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- Coaches are encouraged to regularly update their skills
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How to qualify as an RDAA Assessor
- Qualified RDAA Assessor need to complete additional assessment activities & be assessed on their competence as an assessor.
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- Please contact your State Association about how you can train to be an Assessor.
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RDAA Assessors
All RDAA Assessors are qualified coaches have undertaken training in the assessment process and been assessed on their assessment skills.
- OTC & Level 1 trainees can be assessed by any Level 1 or Level 2 coach who has qualified as an RDAA Assessor.
- Level 2 coaches can be assessed by any Level 2 coach who has qualified as an RDAA Assessor.
For more information on how to become an RDA coach, please download
Procedure for Coach Training.
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