Riding for the Disabled Annual Championships
The weekend of 12th -13th July 2008 will see the occurrence of the disabled global equestrian event at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire - The 7th World Riding for the Disabled Association’s (RDA) National Multidisciplinary Championships.
The contest is the biggest event of its nature across the globe with over 400 disabled riders taking part annually. For those wishing to participate but not able to travel, the competition also encompasses Musical Ride and Musical Drive Video and DVD competitions in addition to an arts and crafts contest.
The Riding for the Disabled Association is a charitable trust committed to developing and enhancing the lives of those with disabilities by granting them the opportunity to experience horse riding. With an existing a association of in excess of 500 nationwide RDA Groups, the association provides support to an estimated 25,000 riders with the assistance of approximately 18,000 volunteer workers. Involvement with horses is thought to provide substantial physical and emotional rehabilitation opportunities amongst disabled communities.
The event started around19 years ago as a dressage gala but began to progress as a multidisciplinary event in 2002. Around 300 UK based riders are expected to enter the competition, having succeeded in the18 RDA preliminary regional competitions. The 10 categories range from Best turned out horse and rider, to dressage and vaulting divisions, with spectators afforded free entry.
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