Reflection of a busy summer, New term and New Ideas for Omagh Riding for Disabled
Omagh Group Coach and Rider Louise Bogle get her horse Indigo Boy ready for travelling to the UK National Championships at Hartpury. Louise achieved a personal best with a score of 72.3%, securing placings in both her Championship and Freestyle tests.
Following a very successful Summer for the Omagh based group of Riding for Disabled, the centre is due to open its doors again at the end of September for the new term, with some new faces (riders and horses) joining the team.
One of the highlights of the summer was those members who competed at the UK National Championships in Hartpury, Gloucester. With a total haul of over 30 awards, including Junior Championship wins, this years trip also seen Omagh Riders take part in some new competitions at the National Championships.
Again many new riders to the pressures of National Competitions participated under the banner of the Omagh Group, as well as this many personal bests were recorded by the Omagh riders on this the biggest National Stage for disabled equestrianism in the World, outside of the Paralympic Games.
Omagh RDA are indebted to all who have supported them on this trip, to those who anonymously donated we thank you for your generosity, we are also grateful to the local community for all the positive wishes that all the team have received.
Special thanks also to all the owners for allowing these fantastic horses to compete with the Omagh group as well as the entire coaching and support teams that made the trip so successful. Without such assistance these trips would not be possible, and to Dunlop Horse Transport and our driver Mr Ian Monteith for looking after our horses in such great fashion. Our arrival into Hartpury was the topic of many conversations, not may groups arrived by air conditioned unit!
New term
With the start of the new term very close for many of our riders, volunteer inductions are ongoing for our new intake of volunteers. Omagh RDA require volunteers for many of its activities, not all involving horse handling! Volunteers are required in administration, fund raising and much more! For further details please contact our Volunteer Development Officer on 07785952824 or attend our next volunteer induction and open evening on Tuesday16th from 7pm.
Fresh Ideas
As well as the ridden sessions provided for disabled adults and children, Omagh RDA also have many other events and training activities taking place throughout the autumn/winter months.
New for 2014 will be the introduction of the British Equestrian Federation’s ‘Trot to be Trim’ programme.
Following from its launch last year, the ‘Sunday Schooling’ will also recommence over the coming months. The arena will be opened on Sundays for schooling opportunities. The cost is £5 for a 30min session, Further details from Chris on 07709199474.
CAR BOOT SALE & FARMER MARKET
Following the reintroduction of the Car Boot sales since May, the centre will be hosting a Car boot sale in the following dates, 28 September, 26 October, 30 November and 28 December.
Further Information and space bookings to Maureen Bogle telephone 07731010644
Combined Training
The 23rd October will see a pix and mix combined training Show at the centre, with dressage tests Suitable for beginner riders up to accomplished Elementary riders. Details are available from organiser Louise on 078855212181
Working Hunter
A working hunter show has been planned for Saturday 15th November with classes being eligible for both Equifestival and Northern Ireland Festival events in 2015.
Masquerade Ball
One of the social highlights of the year will be the Charity Masquerade Ball, taking place on Thursday 20th November in Corrick House. Tickets are available from all committee members or at the centre, priced at £35 per ticket.
For further details on what the group activities are, any of our fundraising activities or to become a volunteer please contact the group organiser by calling 07709199474 or by emailing omaghrda@hotmail.co.uk.
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