Project Pony is an initiative which aims to identify and support up and coming young riders with a realistic ambition of competing at the top level, in particular by giving them the chance to ride elite eventing ponies. Project Pony was born from the love of this thrilling and exhilarating sport and the desire is to give a little back by opening the door to young, determined athletes who might not otherwise get the opportunities their ability deserves. In short, Project Pony is all about giving talent a chance in the sport of eventing.
In 2024, the FEI and British Dressage updated their regulations for Alice Reins due to Health and Safety considerations. The key updates are as follows:
A maximum of four loops per rein, with each loop strap measuring no more than 30cm in length (measured inside the loops).
Loops may be attached to the rein using a fixed attachment or via a clip-on loop that allows for adjustments.
Each rein may have up to eight attachments or a maximum of six fixed finger loops stitched to the rein. Each loop must measure no more than 10cm in length.
RDA will adopt these regulations for the 2025 Regional Qualifiers, National Championships, and beyond. While RDA no longer recommends the old-style loop reins, groups may continue using them for the next six months to allow time for replacements where needed. Click here to purchase the new Alice Reins
If anyone has any further queries or questions, then please do not hesitate to [email protected]
Last week Windsor & Ascot RDA group were presented with a check for £14,699.53 by Royal Ascot Golf Club! Windsor & Ascot RDA were named as the “club’s Captains’ Charity for 2024”
Equivalent to an MBE, this Award is given by the King on his birthday to local voluntary groups that are ‘truly outstanding and making a big difference to their local community’.
A Quote below from Newbury RDA
We were nominated for the KAVS by Jill Owen of the Good Exchange at the Greenham Trust who has been a huge supporter to Newbury RDA over the years, especially in helping us raise funds for our outdoor school, with our 5k for £5k challenge – our 5k sponsored walk to raise £5,000 in one day, which the Greenham Trust match funded with an amazing £25,000 as part of their 25th Anniversary celebrations.
We were shortlisted regionally this Summer and realised at that point that the competition from other voluntary organisations was incredibly tough. His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Andrew Try will be presenting our Award to us in February.
This Award is in recognition by the King for the work that all our volunteers do looking after our ponies and the children who ride with us every week. Whether it be coaching, leading or side walking, helping to look after the yard and our grounds, or with our admin, accounts and fundraising, this Award is for all our volunteers. And it goes without saying that we also owe a huge debt of gratitude to our stable manager, Danielle Branton, who works tirelessly all year around looking after our yard and nine ponies.
A huge well done and thank you to everyone.
As a Region, we are incredibly proud of Newbury RDA for this incredible achievement!
Designed by Birch Engineering. It is in excellent condition as it was renovated back to new condition when it was bought. It has a lightweight removable ramp and cover. Asking price approx. £1950 but this is negotiable. Please contact Carolyn Heitman for more details. [email protected].
