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Work based regional racing staff development

Mission and Objectives
To make best use of the expertise and experience of senior staff in racing yards by training them to coach effectively and to share good practice through the application of a structured, yard-based coaching programme
To improve the horsemanship and horsemanship skills of racing staff, in turn leading to higher standards of horse welfare
To create a culture of continuous professional and personal development
To engage racing’s employers and employees in continuous professional and personal development and ultimately improve attitudes, staff enthusiasm and retention
To raise awareness of cross stakeholder training and career development opportunities.

31/10/2026

🐎 Marketing Your Yard Through Social Media – FREE WEBINAR

Social media is a fantastic way to showcase your yard, horses and team, but are you making the most of it?

Join us on 5th November, 1.30–2.30pm, for a free webinar with guest speaker Callum Halliwell, familiar to many through his work with Sky Sports Racing.

Callum will share practical advice and insights to help you build your online presence, create engaging content and tell your yard’s story in an authentic and professional way.

You'll discover:
🔹 The strengths of different social media platforms
🔹 The dos and don’ts of social media
🔹 How to create engaging content
🔹 Practical tips to showcase your yard, horses and team

Whether you're new to social media or looking to build your confidence, you'll come away with ideas you can put into practice straight away.

📅 5 November | 1.30–2.30pm
💻 Online via webinar
🎥 Recording available
💙 Free for racing industry staff

👉 Sign up here: https://www.rsdp.co.uk/events-calendar/online-webinar-marketing-your-yard-through-social-media/

29/10/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 🐴

Thursday 12th November | 1.30–2.30pm

👀 Understanding Equine Vision
See the world through the horse’s eyes.

Join us for a pre-recorded Vet Webinar exploring how horses see the world and what this means for how we work with them.

🎟️ FREE for racing staff | £5 for the wider equestrian community

📱 Easy to watch on your phone or PC.

Sign up via our Events Calendar or below
https://www.rsdp.co.uk/events-calendar/online-webinar-equine-vision/
📧 [email protected]

27/10/2026

👀 Have you signed up yet, link in the feed what are you waiting for………

25/10/2026

🌙🍂 The nights are drawing in, and there’s nothing better after a day’s work out on the yard than getting into your PJs, getting cosy and having a bit of a chill! 🛋️☕

But why not make that downtime productive too? 👀📚

Our webinar recordings are easy to access and a great way to develop your knowledge and understanding, all from the comfort of your own home. No need to go anywhere or even get out of your PJs! 💤💻

👉 Visit the 'Webinars' tile on our website to browse the recordings and find a topic that interests you. There’s something to learn whenever it suits you!

🔗 https://www.rsdp.co.uk/webinars/

And if you prefer to join us live, we’ve still got a couple more webinars coming up before the end of the year, so keep an eye out for those! 📅

Learn something new, one cosy evening at a time!

24/10/2026

When did you last familiarise yourself with Rule 53 of the Highway Code? Do you know how to signal to a driver to slow down? And reporting of incidents, do you know what you can report and to whom?

☑️ 30 minutes to complete
☑️ Self-paced
☑️ ‘Learn by Doing’
☑️ Complete anytime, anywhere
☑️ Certificate upon completion

For answers to the above questions and more, please follow the link below ⬇

🌎 https://bit.ly/RidingAndRoadSafety

𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆

24/10/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE – SUBSIDISED TRAINING OPPORTUNITY!🚨

Looking to develop your mentoring skills and make a real difference in British horseracing? 🐎

Don’t miss out on our Level 3 Award in Workplace Mentoring, offering fantastic value with a heavily subsidised course fee of just £55!

✨ Day 1 takes place on 26th November 2026 at the fantastic Godolphin, Dalham Hall Stud, Newmarket – a brilliant venue to begin your mentoring journey.

💻 Sessions 2–6 are completed online, with remote support available as required to help you successfully complete the course.

This is a great opportunity to invest in yourself, build confidence and develop the skills to support others in the workplace.

📩 Spaces are limited – register your interest now!

🌐 www.rsdp.co.uk
✉️ [email protected]

Build confidence. Develop others. Strengthen racing.

23/10/2026

🐴 Missed yesterday’s webinar? Here’s what we covered!

We explored Biosecurity in Racing Stables with Alice Brown, BHA Veterinary Officer, covering:

🔹 Which transmissible diseases are we concerned about in UK racehorses?
🔹 How do these diseases spread through racing yards and racecourse stables?
🔹 What practical steps can we take to reduce the risk and protect our horses?

🦠 Biosecurity is essential to keeping our horses healthy and protecting the racing industry.

📩 Want to watch the recording?
Email [email protected] to request a copy, or comment BIOSECURITY below and we’ll be in touch!

Address

Doncaster

Telephone

+447597435389

Website

http://www.rsdp.co.uk/

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