South Region Qualifier 2026 – Results
A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who attended the Qualifier!
The results can be found here:
Month: May 2026
Have Your Say: RDA Brand Survey!
RDA National Office has launched a short brand survey to gather feedback on some early ideas for future brand designs. No decisions have been made – these are simply initial concepts, and your views will help shape the direction we take next.
We’re encouraging everyone across the RDA community to take part and share the survey with others in your groups, networks, and regions.
How to Take Part:
The survey is open from Friday 15 May until midnight on Monday 25 May and takes around 10 minutes to complete.
You can access it by clicking on this link: RDA Brand Survey
Your feedback will help us understand which design direction best reflects RDA and the impact of our work.
Accessibility
The survey has been designed to be as accessible as possible and includes:
- an option with larger text and Makaton support
- compatibility with screen readers (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, TalkBack)
- best performance on the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
Berkshire Training Day
Date: Monday 8th June 2026
Location: Newbury RDA, Wyld Court Stud, Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, RG18, 0TN
Topic: Supporting Autistic Riders
Agenda
9.30 am Coffee and Registration.
10.00 Prompt start
12.00 finish and lunch
The training will be delivered by:
– Karen Stubbs- Regional Coach.
– Frances Lochrane- Berkshire County Coach.
The training will cover:
– How we can best support our Autistic riders to get the most from their sessions at RDA.
– There will be feedback from topics covered at the Volunteers training at Abingdon RDA on
February 8 th , which includes, mounting, dismounting, leading and side walking.
– Specialist tack and its use in RDA sessions.
To Book on:
Please contact Jenny Whiteman by Friday 29th May 2026
07740708661
SR Qualifier: Times and Important Information
We are excited to have you next Sunday at BCA! The weather is looking changeable so please come prepared for all weathers! Below you will find a map of BCA and show running times and numbers.
Important Information
ACCESS & PARKING
No access or entry to the show site or horsebox park prior to 8.30am
Equine vehicles and cars to park in designated parking areas only. Please follow stewards’ instructions.
There will be no tying up of equines on the outside of lorries or trailers unless you are tacking up.
All areas around the equine vehicle must be cleaned up before departure.
DOGS
Dogs are not permitted at this event.
CATERING
Food and drinks will be available from Roasted’n’Toasted in the lorry park for the duration of the show.
ICE CREAM
Mr Sher’s Ice Cream van will be in attendance from approx. 11am to 2pm
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Karen Wright, Wright Stride Photography 07971692607
www.wrightstride.com [email protected]
Riders must be aware that they may be photographed and videoed during the event.
If you have any strong objections to either being videoed or photographed, please make the organiser aware.
FIRST AID
First Aid will be in attendance.
VET ON CALL
Becky Storer 07570 687242
Iain McKenzie Equine Practice 01344 937897 or 07593100970 [email protected]
PASSPORTS & VACCINATIONS
All passports to be presented on arrival at the passport checking station prior to parking.
HATS
All hats must be checked at the hat checking/tagging station on arrival. All hats must meet the current RDA standards.
ARMBANDS
Non-disabled riders must provide and wear a red armband.
Hearing impaired riders must provide and wear a blue armband at all times to alert the judges and stewards that they have impaired hearing.
Visually impaired riders must provide and wear a white armband at all times to alert the judges and stewards that they are visually impaired.
HORSE WALK & SAFETY
Designated horse walk areas are to be used at all times. Walk only outside the arenas.
No gathering around the mounting block or entrances to the arenas
BCA NO ACCESS AREAS
Entry to events at BCA does not entitle riders or visitors to use other equestrian facilities, including the grass rides and XC areas. Riders or visitors are not entitled to be anywhere on the estate other than the specific facilities hired. There is no access to either yard, other than access to the muck heap behind top yard.
Please comply with all signs indicating No Entry or Private
FOR SALE: Horse Simulator
Aylesbury and Wendover RDA are selling their mechanical horse ‘Liquorice’.
He has been with them for a number of years and he is in excellent condition and fully working. He has been regularly serviced and well looked after.
He has kick pad sensors and reins to slow or stop motion, with slow, medium and fast canter. He comes with a saddle, bridle, reins, protective blankets and dust cover.
Please see below for photos and a video of him in action.
Offers in the region of 10k
for more information – contact:
Vanessa Morgan, Secretary, Aylesbury & Wendover RDA
