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South Region Qualifier RESULTS and PHOTOS

May 20, 2024 Katy 0

The results are in! Thank you everyone who came to compete and support, the day was amazing. congratulations everyone, next up Nationals!

Please see below for the results:

We had two lovely photographers attend who you can purchase photos from directly.

Outdoor Dressage Arena and Countryside Challenge

Karen Wright from Wright Stride Equine Photography

http://www.wrightstride.com

Tel: 07971692607 or email [email protected]

Indoor Dressage Arena

Emily from Corten in the Moment Photography

http://www.corteninthemomentphotography.co.uk

Tel: 07850552758 or email [email protected]

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South Region Qualifer Details for the day

May 12, 2024 Katy 0

We are looking forward to welcoming you all the the South Region Qualifer on the 19th May at Berkshire College of Agriculture.

Please see attached for competitor times and arenas, along with a list of competitors showing numbers and classes entered

Arrival Time– There is no access or entry to the show site or horsebox/lorry park before 8:30 (except for organisers, stewards and volunteers).

Dressage Arena Walks– The dressage arena walks are from 9:15- 9:45 for both the indoor and outdoor arena.

Countryside Challenge– Competitor Countryside Challenge course walk is from 9:00 – 9:20 and again at 11:00 – 11:15. The Horse/pony unmounted Countryside Challenge Arena Walk is from 9:20 – 9:40. The Countryside challenge competition takes place from 9:45 until 12:45. There are no individual times so please present to the steward when ready.

Prize Giving– Prize giving will take place in the indoor arena at 13:10.

Passport Checks– Passports will be checked prior to entry to the Horsebox/lorry park. Please have them ready upon your arrival.

Hats– All hats to be checked and tagged, if not already tagged, at the hat checking point near the show office (see map). Please be advised that it is compulsory for all leaders to wear a hat and gloves.

Numbers– Numbers need to be collected by a representivitve from each group from the number collection point near the show office (see map)

Photo Permission– If a rider has not given permission to be photographed, please advise the secretary prior to the event. Unless told otherwise it will be assumed that all riders have given permission to be photographed.

Substitute Equines– If you have to have a substitute equine please advice the show secretary asap. If a substitute is made on the day, please report to the secretary’s office (see map) to advise. All vaccinations must be correct and up to date.

Vet on Call– There will be no vet in attendance, however there is a vet on call. Iian McKenzie Equine Practice, Carlos, 01344937897.

Caterers– Roasted’n’toastd will be in the horsebox/lorry park.

Ice Cream– The Ice Cream van will be near the indoor arena from 11:30 – 13:30

Site Map

M4 Road Closure– Be aware and check before travelling that there is currently scheduled road closures between Junction 11 Reading and Junction 12 Theale Westbound from the 17th- 20th May (9pm Friday – 6am Monday)

Any Queries contact Cassilda on 07740706050 or email [email protected]

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National Volunteers’ Week- 3rd to 9th June 2024

May 3, 2024 Katy 0

Its time to celebrate the amazing contributions RDA volunteers make to communities accross the UK, All RDA groups can get involved in many ways:

  • Celebrate volunteers within your group or the region
  • Save the date- Monday 3rd June National Office are hosting an online evening event to kick of Volunteers Week
  • Share your volunteering stories with us! If you have a story to share you can do so through this form

For more details and to stay updated, keep checking MyRDA- Volunteers Week

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Equine Training

May 3, 2024 Katy 0

Travelling with Horses Training: National Training Centre, CV35 7AX, Thursday 4th July, 10 am – 12 pm

  • What you need to pack for travelling
  • Lorry/trailer checks
  • Preparing the horse and loading practice

For more details and to register your interest email Debs at [email protected]

Catch up: Equine Nutrition and Weight Management- Session 1 & 2 of the NTC ‘Learn’ series

Last month, the National Training centre hosted two online lectures, If you missed them you can watch the recordings on the RDA YouTube Channel.