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Border Group RDA News..
March
2010:
"The group have started a vaulting session for their
adult riders. It is a fantastic therapy. I have
heard about the success stories from the kids
session and it amazes me how it can improve balance,
coordination and confidence in a short space of
time.
As an adult rider I was offered a go and, although
slightly hesitant, I couldn’t resist. It is strange
not to be in control of the horse, having no reins
or stirrups and trusting the horse completely..
Then the person at the end of the lunge rope asks
you to do certain things.. like letting go of the
huge handles in front of you. At this point you
realise you have been holding on so tight your
knuckles are white and as you release the grip you
begin to understand that you’re not going anywhere..
you body begins to sway with the horses movement..
and you begin to relax.. and smile."
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Four members of the
Border Group, Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
recently competed at the Edinburgh and South of
Scotland Regional Dressage Qualifiers. The riders
who are all affected by Multiple Sclerosis benefit
from the balance and strength exercises of riding.
The event was held at the Drum, Edinburgh with over
40 riders competing from five RDA Groups across the
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First onto the
winners podium was Nancy Anderson from Lauder riding
Glen. Riding in her first competition she achieved
top marks in the Introduction to Dressage Test A.
Success quickly followed for Sandra Hay from
Tweedbank also riding Glen and competing for the
first time in the Introduction to Dressage Test C.
Team mate Suzie Ricketts from Scraesburgh, Jedburgh
riding Blair in her first competition came a very
close second in the same class. The final member of
the team, Jane Currie from Hawick, achieved runaway
success in the Freestyle to Music class and a
credible fourth in the Grade III Test 31.
The team would
especially like to thank their trainers, Alison
Buchanan and Dorrit Moon, and their support team who
made the day possible.
To view photographs
from our day at The Drum Dressage Day
please click here..
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DRESSAGE
COMPETITION
19th November
2008 was the day of our adult dressage competition
at the Border Group RDA.
Standards were
high as all riders tried their best to impress the
judge, Valerie Wares.
Gallery of photos can
be seen here..
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With
so many helpers and classes, it is hard to keep in
touch, so the committee thought a Newsletter would
be helpful. Our newsletter is now sponsored by The
Borders College.
Also,
please check the notice board in the arena for
updates and news!
Thank
you, Irene.
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