Gaddesden Place Riding and Driving for the Disabled Group

Briden's Camp, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6EX

Registered Charity Number 1074313

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEWS and DIARY

OAKLANDS COMPETITION - On Sunday 11th May, some volunteers set their alarm clocks for 4.30am for pony washing!  Why do we have greys who love to roll?  The reason?  The horseboxes were arriving at 7am and we had five ponies to prepare to competition standard.  Last year we had taken 19 riders to compete at Oaklands College RDA Regional Competition.  The day was such a success that 32 riders signed up this year.  In a triumph of organisation and teamwork Lizzie our chairman had everyone kitted out in hats, cream jods, show jackets (courtesy of Catlips) ties, gloves and well polished boots.  Helped by gorgeous weather which put a smile on everyone's face, our riders excelled themselves. 

They won five classes, were second in five classes, and third in four classes, but everyone came home with a rosette.

7am - Trustees wait for the second horsebox to arrive at Gaddesden

Winners were Catherine Gransby on Stanley, George Wheway on Kiwi, Sarah Marshall on Gemma, Brendan Hanson on Stanley and Clare Houghton on Clunie.  In fact Clare, who was riding in her first ever dressage test, not only won her class but also a silver cup for the best score in her group of classes and a bronze trophy for the best dressage score of 78% including a 10 for her final halt. Now not many of us can manage that!

Gaddesden Place RDA Centre would like to thank the 30 volunteers and 9 instructors who helped to make the day such a success for the riders.

Go to the Photo Album to see plenty more pictures of our day at Oaklands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR NEW GARDEN

Many thanks to Alistair, Rob, Mel and the Lloyds TSB team who have transformed a grotty corner of our yard into a lovely small garden with a bench in memory of Mrs Phyllis Hughes. Many thanks to Hilliers and Woods Garden Centres, and Jewsons for their generous donations.  As you can see the bench is in a  sunny spot and is already a popular place for a rest and a chat!
 

DATES for your DIARY - 2008

Thursday 28th Feb             Instructors meeting

                                         7.30 pm  The Chequers, Gaddesden Row                              

 

Thursday 13th March          7.30 pm Committee Meeting

        

Saturday 26th April           Quiz evening at Weatherfield School

 

April - date TBA                Dressage competition.

 

Saturday 10th May             Practice morning for Oaklands Regional Competition

 

Sunday 11th May                Oaklands Regional Competition

 

Fri 16th & Sat 17th May     Waitrose collection day

                                       

Wednesday 4th June           Ten Year Anniversary Dressage Evening

                                          in aid of Gaddesden Place RDA

                                          at Classic Dressage, Whelpley Hill, Chesham.

                                          For tickets call 0845 241 5309

 

Tuesday 17th June              Regional Training Day at Gaddesden Place

                                         for instructors and log book holders

                                         "Starting at the Pelvis" with Physio Gerry Walker MCSP, ACPTR

 

Sunday 29th June              Volunteers BBQ 1.00 pm - call 0845 241 5309 for info.

 

Sat 18th October              Fundraising Ball at Whipsnade Zoo

                                        For tickets call 0845 241 5309

 

Sunday 30th November       Christmas Party with mounted games

                                         Gaddesden Place RDA indoor school                                        

 

 

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