A National SJ Training Day, run by Mike Butcher, RDA SJ Lead Coach. Below is an outline for the day, this may be subject to change due to rider availability etc.

10:00 Arrival and registration – with tea and coffee

10:15: Welcome by RDA Showjumping Lead Coach, Michael Butcher FRDA

10.20: Classroom session

• Navigate around RDA SJ website
• Update on course plan changes
• New rules
• Judges and coaches’ observation of riders taking part in SJ classes
• Rider SJ proficiency tests
• Coach assessment and reviews

 12.00 Lunch

 12.45 Practical Standard-Setting Session

• Simulated Level 1, 2, 3 and 4 Showjumping sessions will be observed, allowing Coaches to discuss the content of each level (Potential new coaches will have the opportunity to participate)
• Horse suitability (Introducing the canter)

 15.30 Q and A’s

 Day ends

There may be the possibility for assessment as part of the day for those who are ready, please contact hkallow@rda.org.uk for details about this or any other aspect of the day.

Please come dressed both for the classroom and to be on the sand with riders if you would like to be. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided. It is possible to buy lunch nearby if necessary.