Pix and Mix Competition hoping to raise vital funds for Omagh RDA
Omagh Group RDA, Pix and Mix Competition, 25th October 2014
Omagh Riding for the Disabled Group is hoping to raise vital funds at its first ever Pix and Mix Combined Training. What is hoped will become an annual event, will take place in the groups , costs £10 to enter in phase one (Dressage), whilst it is £5 to enter the second phase (Jumping). and promises to be a great day out. Omagh Group RDA is raising funds so that more people with disabilities in the local area can benefit from its activities.
Omagh is one of 500 RDA Groups all over the UK that provide horse riding, carriage driving, vaulting, endurance and showjumping to 30,000 people with disabilities. RDA activities are specially designed for children and adults with physical and learning difficulties to receive physical and psycho-social therapy, enjoyment and a chance to achieve.
“We hope that people will embrace something different in the area, and hopefully raise lots of money for RDA” says event organiser Louise Bogle. “Dressage tests are RDA 1b Walk Only, RDA Grade V Walk and Trot 2012, BD Prelim 14, BD Novice 34 and BD Elementary 42. Show Jumping heights are Cross Pole, 50cms, 60cms, 75cms and 90cms, there will also be a Dressage only option where riders can ride two tests for £15.” When entering all you need to do is enter your dressage test and confirm your jump height also.
Omagh RDA currently works with 80 children and adults on a weekly basis, and has a further 20 on its waiting list. “We’d love to be able to expand our services to provide places for everyone who’d like to benefit,” explains Louise. “Events like this are a great way to boost funds for the group and I hope lots of people will want to take part.”
Omagh Group RDA Pix and Mix take place on 25 October at Omagh RDA, starting at 10am. For more information and to make an entry, please contact Louise Bogleon 07885521281 orOmaghrda@hotmail.co.uk
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