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RDA Regional Championships Results 2017
What a fantastic day it was! Despite the weatherman’s predictions we had glorious sunshine at Hartpury for the RDA Regional Competition. Fun was had by all, and riders and volunteers alike have told us what a lovely atmosphere it was. … Continue reading
Fun Show Jumping Competition on April 19th
April 19th was the Avon Centre’s first ever RDA Show Jumping event and once again we were lucky to have perfect spring day, ensuring that everyone had the very best chance to enjoy the day! None of us were quite … Continue reading
RDA Regional Qualifying Competition
On Thursday May 18th at Summerhouse Equestrian Centre we will sending 17 riders to the RDA Regional Qualifying Competition. There will be classes in Dressage at all levels, and the Countryside Challenge which is similar to a handy pony course, … Continue reading
RDA National Championships 2017
The RDA National Championships take place every year at Hartpury College and are one of the largest equestrian events in the world. There are competitions in Dressage, Countryside Challenge, Carriage Driving, Vaulting, Show Jumping and Showing. Riders with disabilities come … Continue reading
Auction of Promises
If you’d like to try and “blag” something from your employer or a friend, why not use thit official Blagging letter which you can download and print yourself!
RDA Dressage Day Friday 17th February 2017
This was our first fun competition for a whole year due to our indoor arena being resurfaced in the October half term. Once again we were fortunate to have a lovely calm, reasonably warm and at times sunny day. The … Continue reading
Makaton and riding lessons
If you’re an arena volunteer and are working with people who use Makaton to communicate, you might find it useful to check out this handy guide to some of the vocabulary you’d need in a lesson. Makaton is used to supplement spoken … Continue reading
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Treat Yourself at Avon Riding Centre
Did you know that we have a therapy room now at the Centre? On Saturdays, you’ll find Carol from Just You Holistics there. She offers massage therapy, Reflexology, Tibetan Head Massage and Pranic Healing. Our stable manager, Charmaine, has had … Continue reading
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Badminton Fun Ride 10th May 2017
Once again, His Grace the Marquess of Beaufort, and our president the Earl of Worcester gave us permission to run our hugely popular Fun Ride around the estate, just two days after the world famous Mitsubishi Badminton Horse Trials. It’s … Continue reading
Weekly Update Thursday January 5th 2017
Please read this email carefully, it contains important news about activities at the Centre this week. Welcome Back! We hope you all enjoyed yourselves over the festive period and are looking forward – as we are – to another exciting … Continue reading
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