20 May 2006 - Handy Pony Qualifiers Produce Excellent Results

Four riders from our group have already earned themselves a trip to Hartpury, Gloucestershire for the National Championship Finals in July. With the help of a grant from Ilkley Community Fund, fifteen riders, three horses and a lot of hard-working volunteers made their way to The Unicorn Centre near Middlesborough on Sunday May 14th for the Yorkshire & Cleveland Region?s Ride in the Country (aka Handy Pony) Competition Qualifier.

There were some excellent results for the Otley based group and three senior rides and one junior qualified for a trip to Hartpury

The next big date in the riders' calendar is 4th June when the Dressage Section of the qualifiers will take place at Middleton Park Equestrian Centre, Leeds. Meanwhile they will all be relaxing at the Regional RDA?s Garden Party in the lovely grounds of Broughton Hall, Skipton on Sunday May 28th. (2pm opening. Everyone welcome. Further details from jan@para-equestrian.com)