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SR Qualifier: Times and Important Information

May 10, 2026 Katy 0

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

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FOR SALE: Horse Simulator

May 1, 2026 Katy 0

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

07914 905196

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Carriage Driving 2026 Training Camps

April 27, 2026 Katy 0

We have been invited to attend the Carriage Driving Training Camps by Debbie Danniels! This is a chance for information and guidance on all things carriage driving as there will be some extremely knowledgeable coaches present!

The event is £15 for RDA volunteers (reduced rate) and lunch is £10 but you are welcome to bring your own

The May event is short notice (5th & 6th May) but, if you can make it you are welcome! There is another event in September that RDA volunteers are very welcome to attend (15th & 16th).

If you would like to attend, contact Julie Camm: [email protected]

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Volunteer’s Training at Abingdon RDA

January 12, 2026 Katy 0

We are holding a training session for volunteers (coaches also welcome)
at:
The Abingdon Group, Southmoor, OX13 5HW
Sunday 8 th February 2026

Training Delivery


 Karen Stubbs – Regional Coach
 Frances Lochrane – Berkshire County Coach
 Felicity Smetten – Buckinghamshire County Coach
 Nona Dane – Regional Physiotherapist
The training session will cover:
 Warming up the equine
 Checking tack before mounting
 Mounting and dismounting
 Working with the unbalanced rider to lessen the impact on the
horse
 Looking at the symmetry of the rider
 Leading and sidewalking


We will meet for coffee and registration at 9.30am. The training session
will take place from 10.00am until 12.00pm.
Please bring a chair with you and wrap up warm.
Please reply to Karen Stubbs by Friday 23 rd January 2026 via email:
[email protected]