In 2002 after the success of two previous World Championships and International Competitions for drivers with disabilities the CDSGdd (Carriage Drivers Sports Group for Drivers with Disabilities) was formed. The group consists of disabled people from all walks of life from around Britain catering for drivers keen to improve their driving skills and providing a structure for the selection and training of members wishing to compete as individuals or in teams, both nationally and internationally.
Objectives
Develop individual, confidence, motivation and achievement.
People of all ages and disabilities gain personal confidence and skills to succeed with all life's challenges.
These opportunities will enable each participant to be involved in sports driving to any and all levels for fun, hobby or more seriously in sports driving competitions.
Advancement of education.
Be inspired and be inspiring, if you think that someone you know may benefit from becoming involved in the CDSG, please contact the Secretary; Lindsey Tyas
Testimonials from members of the CDSG-dd
"The CDSG welcomed me as a newcomer to the sport of Horse Driving Trials and supported and nurtured me to achieve more than I could ever have imagined possible and that support and camaraderie continues". -
Heather Clark
Heather Clark
"I come from an RDA driving group which has one pony, a two wheeled carriage and a standard set of harness. The CDSG sessions have given me the chance to work with four wheel carriages, both RDA and competition, and various types of harness set up in many different ways.
There is nowhere else I could go which would give me range of experience. It is a fantastic experience on every level. To be coached by drivers who are themselves national champions is an opportunity I would not get anywhere else. This has now given me the confidence to volunteer to undertake the necessary training to become an RDA Carriage Driving Inspector.I am also working towards the United Kingdom Coaching Certificate Level 2 as an RDA Whip, for which the coaching I’ve experienced and watched at The Unicorn has been an absolutely invaluable training opportunity".
Jenny Harris - RDA Whip & RDA Instructor (riding) Westmorland RDA Group Ltd.
"Following my stroke in June 2005 I had difficulty driving my original pony. I completely lost my nerve, finding myself afraid to travel on a carriage, let alone control this pony,. I attended a CDSG training course at the Unicorn Trust, Stow with a borrowed pony. With dual reins and a reassuring instructor I slowly managed to regain the confidence to drive this pony. I continued to gain further confidence during subsequent session giving me much pleasure".
Anne Yemm
Anne Yemm
Commitee Members