The W.N.R.D.A Team
The West Norfolk RDA is a registered charity, run by a small group of trustees, who are responsible for the management of the centre. However to ensure the smooth day to day running of the Magpie Centre two members of staff are employed…
We also have a number of volunteers who give up their free time to instruct riders, lead or walk with riders or generally help out around the stables. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer why not fill out our online application form.
Mel - Centre Manager/Senior Instructor/RDA Whip
Mel, the centre manager joined the Magpie Centre in 2007, having formerly taught as an Adult Education Tutor and Freelance riding Coach.
Mel has ridden since a child, has BHS stages 1, 2 & 3 and PTT, Is on the BHS register of Instructors ,Is an accredited BHS Riding and Road Safety Trainer and Safegaurding Child Protection Presenter , has relevant Equine Specific first aid and child protection qualifications and is registered as a sports coach , UKCC level 3.
She thoroughly enjoys all aspects of teaching and is qualified as an RDAI and instructs and carriage drives.
Mel also has her own horses and she regularly competed in Endurance riding events and showing , until her re-location to Norfolk.
Why not sponser me to work for free, just visit my page on the Just Giving website to find out more.
Rob - Yard Assistant/Groom
Caroline Dudley - Group Instructor
Caroline has a busy lifestyle working from home and looking after her own horses.
Pauline Stock - Group Instructor
Pauline also volunteers at the centre and qualified as an RDA Group Instructor in 2004.
Pauline currently shares the Monday group with Mel, teaching children with special needs.
She has a horse of her own and helps with fund raising.
Zara - Groom/Yard Assistant/RDA Whip
