Wakefield Riding for the Disabled Association

For riders using the indoor and outdoor arenas please read our risk assessment before coming to RDA

Download Covid 19 Risk Assessment July 2020

Wakefield RDA Dressage 

on Sunday 19th April 2020

Download Dressage Entry Form April 2020

See the link below to download our Personalised Wakefield RDA Clothing form 

Download Embroidered Clothing Order Form Nov 19

 

Creative Writing Competition 2020

This competition is open to RDA participants only (although volunteers can enter if they are also an active RDA rider, carriage driver or vaulter) and as in previous years it will be completely FREE to enter. There are prizes of Amazon vouchers on offer for the overall winner of each class – and ALL entrants will receive a smart, specially-designed rosette and personalised letter of congratulations.

Download Creative Writing Competition Entry Form 2020

 

It was lovely to see everyone at Sundays dressage event, thank you for coming, your entry fees go directly towards running our RDA group.

Thanks also to our event volunteers, judges and writers for all your help.

 

Download Intro A Scores

Download Beginners Freestyle Scores

Download Prelim 18 Scores

Download Prelim 14 Scores

Download Freestyle Scores

Download Novice 28 Scores

 

Hope to see you in April :)

 

Dressage Event

Sunday 20th October 2019

 

Click this link to Download Times 20 Oct 2019

 

Information for Competitors 

Please note the running order for tests :- Intro A, Beginners Freestyle, Prelim 18, Prelim 14, Freestyle, Novice 28.

Please show your passport to the ladies scoring in the indoor school viewing area before you unload your horse. All horses must be up to date with annual flu vaccinations.

The field will be open for parking for cars, 4x4's and trailers, access the new field gate half way down the car park on the right.  Horseboxes on the car park hardstanding. 

No need to declare, just warm up in the outdoor school and our steward will call you inside at your allotted time.

If you need any help mounting, loading etc or need your test calling just ask one of our volunteers for help.

There will be a small tuckshop in the indoor school selling crisps, chocolate and cold drinks. We have a drinks machine for coffee and hot chocolate.

 

Good Luck Everyone,

We look forward to seeing you :)

Contact no. for the day 07906 043 224

 

RDA Judges Training Day

Sunday 27th October 2019

For British Dressage Judges, RDA Coaches and Riders

Download Dressage Judges Training Day Programme 2019 Wakefield

Download Dressage-Judge-Training-Booking-Form

 

Dressage Event

Sunday 20th October 2019

Download Dressage Entry Form Oct 19

 

On-line entries at

https://horsemonkey.com/uk_horse_events_british_equestrian/59609/Wakefield+RDA+Dressage_Wakefield+RDA

 

Results from the 2019 RDA Regional Qualifiers

Download NE & S Yorks Dressage Results 19

Download Countryside Challenge Results 19

Theo’s story

At Wakefield RDA, people of all ages and abilities come to ride with us and we love to celebrate their achievements, which can take all sorts of forms.

Theo started riding here about a year ago when he was 7 years old. He was experiencing anxiety and this was affecting his confidence in many areas. It took a while but Theo started to enjoy his riding sessions becoming more and more confident in his ability. He worked really hard to improve his riding skills, so much so, that he was able to ride his pony independently during lessons. At first he was reluctant to try trotting but with plenty of support and encouragement, one day he did it. It was scary for him but Theo is a determined character and he overcame his fear and was soon able to do rising trot. A huge achievement!

Recently, Theo stopped riding with us ... for a very good reason. His confidence had increased so much that he felt that he would like to join a football team and couldn’t continue riding as well. Theo’s mum Helen was so delighted that he was now able to choose a new activity for himself. This is how she described it.

“Just being around the horses, let alone controlling one, is something that I am so proud of Theo for achieving. I’m in no doubt that the confidence Theo gained has helped him in many ways, especially in joining a football team. Thanks once again for being a special part of Theo’s development.”

Of course we will miss Theo, a lovely intelligent boy with natural ability and a strong desire to do his best, but we are delighted by his personal progress and growing self confidence. We wish him every success with his new football team and look forward to hearing how he gets on. We know he’ll be a star!

Marion - WRDA Coach