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Final Details for the 2025 South Region Qualifier

May 12, 2025 Katy 0

Below you will find the riders times and important infomation!

We are looking forward to welcoming you all to our South Region Qualifier on Sunday 18 May at Berkshire College of Agriculture.  Access to BCA is via A404.  Please do not use Burchetts Green Road as this is not suitable for horseboxes or trailers.

Competitor Times
Please see attached for competitor numbers, times and arenas.

Arrival Time
No access or entry to the show site or horsebox/lorry park prior to 8.30 (except for organisers, stewards and volunteers)

Dressage Arena Walks
The dressage arena walks are from 9.15 to 9.45 in both the indoor and outdoor arenas.

Countryside Challenge
Competitor Countryside Challenge Course Walk is from 9.00 to 9.20 and again at 11.00 to 11.15

Horse/pony unmounted Countryside Challenge Arena Walk is from 9.20 to 9.40

The Countryside Challenge competition takes place from 9.45 to 12.45.  There are no individual times, so please present to the steward when ready.

Prize Giving 1.40pm
We are very lucky to have Mari Durward-Akhurst, bronze medalist at the 2024 Paralympics, to present the rosettes.
Prize Giving will take place for all classes, dressage, countryside challenge, show jumping, arts and crafts and presentation of the Rachel Plumbe Trophy in the Indoor Arena at 13.40

Passport Check
Passports will be checked by our regional vet prior to entry to the horsebox/trailer parking area. 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 to be collected by a representative from each group from the number collection point near the show office (see map)

Substitute Equines
If you have to substitute any equine, please advise 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
Our Regional Vet Ryan McCarthy will be in attendance.

Caterers
Roasted’n’toasted will be in the horsebox/lorry park

Ice Cream
Mr Sher’s Ice Cream van will be near the indoor arena from 11.30 to 1.30

Photographers
We have two lovely photographers joining us agin this year

Site Map
See attached links below

Any queries, contact Cassilda on 07740 706050 or by email [email protected]

We are looking forward to seeing you and wishing all your competitors and their families the very best day!

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Upcoming Regional Neurodiversity Training 24th April

March 22, 2025 Katy 0

We have a unique opportunity to raise awareness amongst our South Region RDA community about Neurodiversity.  Hayley Brackley, of ‘Great Minds Don’t’ has agreed to deliver a 2-hour Zoom session to ALL volunteers within the South Region.

Here is a link to her website if you would like to read about her. Great Minds Don’t | Neurodiversity Coaching

It will be a relaxed and practical online session for anyone involved in RDA, whether you’re a coach, Coach in Training, or volunteer.

We’ll be talking about neurodiversity, common neurodivergent conditions, and how small changes can make a big difference when supporting neurodivergent participants. 

The session will be interactive, with plenty of time for discussion and sharing ideas.

  •  Date: Thursday 24th April
  •  Time: 6:00–8:00 PM (UK Time)
  •  Location: Online via Zoom

Sign up here: https://calendly.com/hayleygmd/rda

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Upcoming In Person Training In The Region

March 16, 2025 jillf 0

Sunday 23rd March 2025 – Coaching the mixed ability ride & horse assessment

  • For coaches and coaches in training
  • location – South Bucks RDA
  • Start time 12:30 pm

Berkshire Training day

  • June – Details to come

Oxfordshire Training day

  • Autumn – Details to come
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RDA at Royal Windsor Horse show 2025!

March 4, 2025 Katy 0

All RDA groups are invited to take part in this years RDA Fancy Dress Class ar Royal Windsor Horse Show!

  • Friday 16th May in the Cooper Horse Arena

Sponsered by the Windsor Lions Club – each RDA group that enters will receive £150 from WLC!

Entry Deadline is the 21st March – Don’t miss out! – To enter click here!

Please find competition rules here

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2025 Regional Qualifier Schedule and Entries

February 20, 2025 Katy 0

The 2025 Regional Qualifer schedule for Dressage, Countryside Challenge, Arts & Crafts and ShowJumping is now avaible along with the entry forms. Please see below.

Any questions or problems please email [email protected]