Dear RDA UK volunteers and staff,

I do hope you are keeping cool in this gorgeous weather.

With the hot weather in mind, Matt Dalley spotted this useful reminder from British Horse Society about equine care (thanks Matt): www.facebook.com/TheBritishHorseSociety

Vacancy: Regional Chair West Mercia

We are looking to fill this vital role in the West Mercia Region. If you or anyone you know might be interested please take a look at the role description here: www.myrda.org.uk/assets/RDA-UK-Regional-Chair-Vacancy-Advert-West-Mercia.pdf

Any enquiries to Faye McKenning fmckenning@rda.org.uk / 01926 405966

 
‘Horses Wanted’ posters and adverts

We have created wanted posters and adverts to help groups in their mission to find suitable equines. The adverts are available in A4 and A5, these can go into any regional publications, show programmes etc. The posters can be printed out and displayed at events. You can download the poster and flyer here: https://grouporders.rda.org.uk/product/rda-horsepower-wanted-poster/ Or contact ebayliss@rda.org.uk  for the advert.

 
Free tack and clothing!

Avon Centre has some surplus tack including saddles and some clothing which has been donated but they are not using. They are offering it to groups for free to collect or if groups can cover the cost of delivery. For details of what’s available please contact Avon Centre Manager Claire Schimmer centremanager@avonridingcentre.org.uk

Reminder: RDA Awards

The 2021 RDA Awards are now open for you to nominate volunteers and participants for all their hard work and efforts over the last 12 months. The nominations will close on Monday 9 August.  Follow the link to submit your nomination. www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2021RDAAwards   

For help and support, please contact Faye McKenning, fmckenning@rda.org.uk / 01926 405966

 

Endurance

In tomorrow’s email to groups I’ll be doing a little promotion about Endurance, including the ‘take part’ event for this year’s Virtual National Championships. This is open to all registered endurance groups and we look forward to it becoming a significant competition in the years to come. Registration form and more info at www.myrda.org.uk/runningyourgroup/endurance/

 

National Para Equestrian Classification Hub – 11 September Sandy Flats, Glasgow, G23 5NA

Athletes who would like to be Classified for National Para Equestrian sports have to go through the application process first to find out if they are eligible to have an Athlete Evaluation (physical assessment) appointment at the hub. Further information on National PE Classification can be found here: www.britishequestrian.org.uk/competitors/para-equestrian/classification  including the National PE Classification rules, application process and forms.

 

Best wishes and I’ll be back the week after next,

Caroline

Caroline Ward
Head of Communication & Insight, RDA UK
01926 405968
cward@rda.org.uk