A total of forty one riders of all ages from our Mid West Region took part in this ever popular event and the sun shone for most of the day – not bad for early November!
I’d really like to take this opportunity to thank Sue Rudge and Maureen Clark for their excellent organisation, all the volunteers who assisted riders, ran the café and cooked the hot food in the kitchen. Thanks also to Tash for taking so many good photos.
The standard of turnout of all the horses and ponies and the riders was excellent and a big thanks to our staff at Avon for all the preparation of the ‘home team’.
To all the groups that travelled to Avon – your presence really enhances the enjoyment for us all and it wouldn’t be the same without you!
There is always a lot of work involved but our reward is seeing all the participants gaining confidence and experience, whether taking part for the very first time or regulars who want to take every opportunity to compete.
Our lovely judges: Denise McGuinness, Sue Mack and Lynne du Toit all deserve a special thank you for all their positive and encouraging comments that help coaches work with their riders to improve for next time.
Now we look forward to our RDA Show Jumping Day on February 22nd during half term week – make a note in your diaries and don’t miss it.
Class 1 Introduction to Dressage Test 1 (2012) Walk Only on Leading Rein
1st Sam riding Tom from Avon
2nd Mike riding Choco from Avon
3rd Matt riding Jet from Lyncombe Lodge
4th Imogen riding Red from Forest
5th Jess riding Ted from Wellow
6th Milly riding Fettle from Lyncombe Lodge
Class 1 Introduction to Dressage Test 1 (2012) Walk Only Ridden Independently
1st Otter riding Rosie from Wellow
2nd Annabella riding Tom from Avon
3rd Charlotte riding Darcy from Avon
4th Mattie riding Betty from Wellow
5th Lottie riding Jet from Lyncombe Lodge
Class 2 FEI Para Equestrian Grade 1 Test 2 (2002 Walk Only Ridden Independently
1st Nina riding Cricket from Avon
2nd Josh riding Ash from Avon
3rd Tegan riding Bertie from Avon
4th Cat riding Darcy from Avon
5th Amy riding Jim from Avon
Class 3 Grade 2 Intro Test (2017) Walk & Trot on Leading Rein
1st Joshua riding Jet from Lyncombe Lodge
2nd Annie riding Ted from Wellow
3rd Melissa riding Ted from Wellow
Class 3 Grade 2 Intro Test (2017) Walk & Trot Ridden Independently
1st Lily riding Spot from Wellow
2nd Huxley riding Baby from Avon
3rd Lauren riding Bunty from Avon
4th Ewan riding Jim from Avon
5th Verna riding Tom from Avon
6th Matilda riding Tom from Avon
Class 4 Grade 3 Intermediate Test (2017) Walk & Trot Ridden Independently
1st Cat riding Cricket from Avon
2nd Emily riding Lady from Avon
3rd Luca Riding Fettle from Lyncombe Lodge
4th Alfie riding Ruby from Avon
5th Stella riding Bertie from Avon
6th Millie riding Ruby from Avon