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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.

• Jennifer Little, Equine Nutrition https://youtu.be/scSljgdCcAU
• Emmeline Hannelly, Equine Weight Management https://youtu.be/b7tPz65Llhg

On Monday 17th of June there is an exciting opportunity to attend a Countryside Challenge Virtual Competition Training day By Sue Mack, National Countryside Challenge Lead, at Newbury RDA.

This Training day is open to Judges, Coaches, Riders and Volunteers from any group in the region. If you a interested please fill out the form below and send it back to Jenny Whiteman at [email protected] or 07740708661.

Training Location– Newbury RDA, Wyld Court Stud, Hampstead Norreys, RG18 0TN

The nominations for the 2024 RDA coaching awards are now open! This year the RDA Coaching Awards will be presented at the National Championships. There are 5 award catagories, and the nomination form can be found on MyRDA here

Nominations close 6th of June 2024.

If you require the nomination form in a different format, please contact [email protected]

The South Region has an immediate vacancy for a Treasurer.

The main purpose of the role is to oversee the day to day financial management of the South Region. This includes the following:

1. Managing expenses claim process – submission, approval & payment.
2. Payment of invoices & grants when needed.
3. Submitting details of VAT transactions quarterly to head office.
4. Keeping accounting records and producing year end accounts to send to head office.
5. Producing treasurer report and presenting at quarterly meeting.
6. Producing and submitting budget annually to head office.
7. Monitoring cash and fundraising needs.

The current Treasurer will give a full briefing and handover to whoever steps up to volunteer for the role, and she is happy to talk to anyone who is interested in discussing what is involved, including how much time it takes and what level of skill is needed, and Diane Lee our new Regional Chair will also be happy to discuss how they see the role as well.  

If you or anyone in your Group would like to join the RDA South Region in this role, please do get in touch with our Chair, Diane Lee at [email protected] to explore the possibility.  The Committee are a very friendly group of people! 

My friend Martina and I organised the 1st Charity Quiz Night in aid of Bank Farm RDA.

The event was attended by over 30 people and raised £370.

The event was such a success that we have 3 future events planned!

• Wednesday 19th June 2024

• Wednesday 4th September 2024 

• Wednesday 27th November 2024

If you would like to support or bring a team of 6 and attend then please contact Emma MacDonald

Email [email protected]

Phone 07506 329862 

Many thanks 

Emma