Wakefield Riding for the Disabled Association

Christmas Dressage Results from 22nd December

 

Class 1 Test 1

1st Gareth Bould and Amber

2nd Charlie Clark and Blaze

3rd John Banks and Amber

4th Katherine Sparks and Sam

 

Class 2 Test 1

1st Charlotte Hill and Amber

2nd Rowy Lodge and Amber

3rd Matthew Gough and Ben

 

Class 4 Test 10

1st Kathryn Thickett and Sam

2nd Alison Teal and Sam

3rd Lilly Sunderland and Sam

4th Millie Watson and Ben

5th Jenny Rhodes and Sam

 

Class 5 Test 12

1st Gill Heap and Amber

2nd Billy Smith and Ben

3rd Mark Simmons and Ben

4th Colette Vennard and Willow

 

Class 7 Pairs Freestyle

1st Sara Moorby and Sue Scholey with Sam and Amber

 

Well done to all our riders for taking part. Thank you to our volunteers and instructors for assisting the riders, to Carol and Marjorie for judging, and Janet for writing.

 

 

 

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Thank you to all our brilliant volunteers who have helped in 2010. The lessons could not go ahead without your help and staff are very grateful for your time, energy and enthusiasm.

 

Happy New Year

 

Here is another photo of Melly, Ann says she's really settled now and her and her friend Beau have a new field and field shelter - cosy for winter.

 

Janet and Sarah had a surprise on Thursday evening when Staff, Volunteers, Dougal and Trustees presented them with the RDA Over & Above Award. Janet also received the Bramble Trophy for her Outstanding Contribution to Wakefield RDA.

Janet and Sarah have been volunteer group instructors here for as long as I can remember and their riders and volunteers enjoy their fun Thursday Evening lessons every week. They teach all year round and even continue on those horrible winter nights when it's cold and dark and most people are tucked up warm at home. Over the years they have encouraged their riders to achieve RDA Proficiency Tests, compete in Dressage and Countryside Challenge competitions and participate in sponsored rides.

Thank you Janet and Sarah for all your hard work, the flowers and awards are just a small way of showing our appreciation.

 

 

Carolyn

Manager

 

Janet & Sarah with their volunteers

 

Its Pink Week at Wakefield RDA

Monday 25th to Friday 29th October

This week everyone here is wearing pink to support the Breast Cancer Campaign and making a £2 donation to help their research

Update - thank you to everyone who joined in - we raised £55 plus Gift Aid for the Breast Cancer Campaign

 

 

Good Neighbours News has just donated £200 to Wakefield RDA. Their donation is made through sales of the magazine, and one of its readers kindly nominated our charity. Here's a picture of our Friday morning riders and helpers receiving the cheque.

 

Thank you to everyone who attended our Dressage Competition on Sunday. Your entry fees will help us care for the ponies here. And thank you to Sarah H our judge for giving her time free of charge and to the volunteers who gave up their Sunday to help.

 

We had a lovely sunny day, the atmosphere was very laid back and everyone seemed to enjoy being here.

 

Here are the results

Class 1 Intro B

1^st Nic Hartshome & Bollinger 72.17%

2^nd Francis Megson & Chevet Autumn Glory 70.87%

3^rd Sue Scholey & Ben 66.08%

4^th Sarah Harrison & Willow 62.61%

 

Class 2 Beginners Freestyle

1^st Nic Hartshome & Bollinger 73.5%

2^nd Beverley Spence & Toby 71.5%

3^rd Sophie Higgins & Premier Angel 63%  

 

Class 3 Prelim 4

1^st Francis Megson & Chevet Autumn Glory 64.54% (54)

2^nd Cathy Bradley & Harriet 64.54% (52)

3^rd Janette Chapple & Star 64.10%

4^th Debbie Slater & Herbie 62.73%

 

Class 4 Prelim 14

1^st Sarah Thomas & Peaktown Mattie 69.58%

2^nd Kathy Bradley & Harriet 65.42%

3^rd Debbie Slater & Herbie 62.68%

4^th Janette Chapple & Star 60%

 

Class 5 Freestyle

1^st Sarah Thomas & Peaktown Mattie 74.5%

 

Above: Sophie & Angel, Debbie & Herbie, Pam & Ben

Wakefield RDA and Lloyds Banking Group Dressage Competition

Congratulations to all our riders and volunteers who competed in the Dressage classes on Wednesday 25^th August. Here are the results

 

Class 1 Test Ea

1st Eve Williams and Blaze

2nd Austin Atkinson and Red

3rd Jenny McInnerney and Sam

 

Class 2 Test Ea

1st Jeanette Sykes and Dougal

 

Class 3 Test Eb

1st Lilly Sunderland and Sam

 

Class 4 Test Eb

1st Jeanette Scales and Willow

2nd Mark Simmons and Ben

3rd Alison Teal and Sam

4th Millie Watson and Ben

 

Class 5 Test 13

1st Oliver Peace and Penny

 

Class 6 Test 13

1st Gill Heap and Amber

2nd Vicky Anderson and Willow

3rd Rosie Gillot and Dougal

4th Sue Scholey and Ben

 

 

Thank you to The Lloyds Bank Ladies for their help with the competition – Anne, Alex, Laura, Deborah, Karen & Rowena.

The Lloyds Bank Team

Also, thank you to Marjorie for giving her time free of charge for Judging, Tash for taking the Photos and Claire for Face Painting.

Thank you to all the volunteers for their time.

 

The day raised £213.25

Wakefield RDA Unaffiliated Dressage

On Sunday 17th October 2010

at Pennine Community, Wood Lane, Chapelthorpe,

Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF4 3JL

 

Class 1 Introductory B walk/trot test

Class 2 WRDA Beginners Freestyle walk/trot with or without music

Class 3 Test Prelim 4

Class 4 Test Prelim 14

Class 5 WRDA Freestyle with or without music

 

Please see the notes on WRDA freestyle classes below. Our freestyle classes are aimed at beginners - so please come and give them a try and have fun!

 

Entry Fee £10 per class

 

Please send us your name, horse's name and your contact phone number along with the entryfee. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 13th October. Cheques/postal orders should be made payable to Wakefield RDA.

 

The organisers reserve the right to restrict the number of entrants per class on a first come, first served basis.

 

The Pennine Community Riding Establishment has taken every care to ensure safety at our event. No responsibility can be taken by Pennine Community or Wakefield RDA for accidental loss, damage or injury to horses, riders, vehicles or equipment.

 

Smart dress please, riding hats must be worn whilst mounted.

 

The judges decision is final.

 

Please phone for times on Friday 15th October between 7pm and 9pm on 07906 043 224

 

Send your entry & fees to: Carolyn Brown, Wakefield RDA, Pennine Community, Wood Lane, Chapelthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF4 3JL

Notes on WRDA Freestyle Classes

 

 

For competitors who have entered our Introductory B class, have a try at WRDA Beginners Freestyle class – Walk trot

Invent a routine at home and then - Come and give it a try – put a few easy school movements together (pick things that you know you and your horse can do well) be inventive & have fun.

You can use things like 20m circles, changes of rein, half 10m circles, 3 loop serpentines and loops 5m in from the track. Remember that in dressage tests you usually repeat the same movements on both reins and show a free walk on a long rein.

You can put your test to music or ride it without.

Your test must include:

Enter at A and proceed down centre line

then, Finish with halt, immobility and salute at X facing the judge, minimum time 3.5 minutes, maximum time 4 minutes.

You will be judged on things like riders equestrian skill & balance, harmony, choreography, use of the arena and inventiveness, interpretation of music.

 

For competitors who have entered our Prelim classes; have a try at our WRDA Freestyle class – Walk trot canter

The same as above but put a bit of canter in there. This is a prelim level class, so please use movements that you would find in a prelim test. No pirouettes or flying changes thank you!

Your test must include

Enter at A and proceed down centre line

then, Finish with halt, immobility and salute at X facing the judge, minimum time 4 minutes, maximum time 5 minutes

 If you’re using music remember to bring your CD or music tape on the competition day!!

 

Good Luck

 

 

Test Riding Day at Wakefield RDA

On Sunday 3^rd October 2010

With Sarah Huntridge (BHSII and BD Rider Rep)

And Pat Woffenden (Listed BD Judge)   

Chose from Test Intro B, Prelim 4 or Prelim 14   

You will work in, in the outdoor school, then ride the test for the judge in the indoor school. Sarah will give you a 30 minute lesson to improve your test.

At Wakefield RDA we have a friendly atmosphere, great for beginners or more experienced riders. Disabled and able bodied riders welcome.

Price is £20  

Please book in advance and make cheques payable to Wakefield RDA. We will need your name and a daytime contact number and state if you would prefer a morning or afternoon time. Send your details to Carolyn Brown, Wakefield RDA, Pennine Community, Wood Lane, Chapelthorpe, Wakefield, West Yorkshire. WF4 3JL  

Please phone 01924 241341 if you need any more information  

  

Unaffiliated Dressage at Wakefield RDA

On Sunday 17th October 2010

 

Class 1 Intro B

Class 2 Beginners Freestyle (with or without music)

Class 3 Prelim 4

Class 4 Prelim 14

Class 5 Freestyle - walk, trot, canter (with or without music)   

Entry forms will be available from September