VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
RDA volunteers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things.
As with all groups, Lambourn RDA relies on the input and support of its volunteers – not just those who help with riding, but also fundraisers, treasurers, and administrators or simply those who can help with a bit of DIY!
We need volunteers with a wide range of skills – people who want to share in the fun and excitement and be part of the environment that bring horses and people together for such great benefit.
Our volunteers achieve amazing results and help people realise dreams.
Following a survey of 1,629 volunteers in 2019, to mark its 50th anniversary, RDA launched a report on the impact of volunteering on health and wellbeing and the benefits for both RDA participants and the volunteers. To read the report in full, follow this link.
Be Part of Something Special – Volunteer with RDA
TRAINING
No previous experience with horses is required.
RDA prides itself on its high standards of care, safety and training and every volunteer is trained and supported to ensure that these standards are met. It is now a requirement of RDA Membership that volunteers are DBS checked.
In the Lambourn Group your first point of contact will be our volunteer co-ordinator who will provide all the necessary information required to become a volunteer and to answer any of your questions.
If you would like to find out more about volunteering with our group, please contact Teresa on info@lambournrda.co.uk

eLEARNING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Do sign up for eLearning on www.myrda.org.uk
There are all sorts of courses you can do and you will get a certificate to say you have completed it, so do give it a go!!
TRAINING SESSIONS 2025
Volunteer Training
Tuesday 2nd September – 10.00 – 11.30 at Manor Farm Stables
RSVP to chair@lambournrda.co.uk
TERM INFORMATION 2023/2024
AUTUMN/WINTER 2025
Start of Term
8th September
Half Term
Week commencing – TBA
End of Term
TBA
WINTER 2025/SPRING 2026
Start of Term
TBA
Half Term
Week commencing – TBA
End of Term
TBA
SPRING/SUMMER 2026
Start of Term
TBA
Half Term
Week commencing – TBA
End of Term
TBA
AUTUMN/WINTER 2025
Start of Term – 8th September
TRAINING DAYS AND EVENTS 2025/2026
Events
31st August – Lambourn Horse Show
Stand selling homemade cakes and bakes
Please let us know if you can help on the day and or bake cakes by emailing Frances on chair@lambournrds.co.uk
Volunteer Training
Tuesday 2nd September – 10.00 – 11.30 at Manor Farm Stables
RSVP to chair@lambournrda.co.uk
COMPETITIONS
South Region Qualifier 2026
Date: TBA
Venue: Berkshire College of Agriculture, Hall Place, Burchetts Green, Maidenhead SL6 6QR
National Championships 2026
Dates: TBA
Venue: Hartpury College
As a self-funded Charity we rely on our fundraising events and the generosity of our supporters.