On Tuesday 29th May, Glasgow RDA kindly hosted the West & Central Scotland Regional Dressage Competition. On a dry sunny day, but thankfully not too hot, the riders, who had trained hard for weeks, were ready for their Dressage tests. This year sadly, due to a number of unforeseen circumstances there were less competitors than in previous years but Glasgow, Equipower, Carrick, Forth Valley and Gareloch groups were represented. The competition was no less keen. Sadly, due to the small numbers of participants we had to cancel the Countryside Challenge and Tack and Turn out. Hopefully all will be restored for next year.
Thanks to the fantastic input from their coaches, volunteers and the support of the horse owners, it was clear that all the effort had paid off as many riders were presented with rosettes and trophies too.
This year four competitors with be travelling down for the National Championships which will be held at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire in July.
It was a great pleasure to have four ladies representing two groups in our Region of the Trefoil Guild there to present the prizes. The ladies told me how delighted they were to attend and how inspired they were with the skills and competitiveness of all our riders. The National Trefoil Guild have chosen the RDA as their Charity of the Year and are sponsoring the Countryside Challenge at the National Championships In addition, groups have been fund raising and donating to RDA groups throughout this year. Mrs. Susan McNeil from the Glasgow Board also very kindly assisted with the prize giving.
West & Central Regional Committee would like to thank Glasgow RDA , our judges, writers, and all the organisers and helpers for a tremendous day.
WEST & CENTRAL REGIONAL RESULTS 2018: DRESSAGE QUALIFYING CLASSES
Lindsay Trophy Winner: Carys Marie Williams – Gareloch
DRESSAGE NON- QUALIFYING CLASSES
Gardner Trophy Winner: Leah Syme – Equi-Power
If you are interested in volunteering or want to loan a pony to your local RDA contact: Gillie Drapper on 01360 860 243
Photograph information
Trefoil Guild Ladies: Winnie Patrick, Lena Ross of Bishopbriggs, Joy Thomson and Ann Young of NorLan
Lindsay Trophy – Carys Marie Williams Gareloch RDA
Gardner Trophy – Leah Syme – Equi-Power RDA
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