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Arts & Crafts
All classes will now be split junior and senior as per the RDA rules. There is no longer a need to have a relevance to RDA in the art work but must be equestrian themed.
Please see the Arts & Crafts rules for full information.
Who can enter?
The Arts & Crafts competition, as part of the RDA National Championships, is always an incredibly popular event – providing a great opportunity for participants to express themselves through art. It is open to all participants of all ages in RDA and gives everyone the chance to take part in the RDA National Championships in some way, and to achieve recognition.
Classes are available, with junior and senior sections, for both individual and group artwork, and entries can be made in the form of drawings, paintings, collages, sculptures, textile creations and even photography.
We’re always amazed by entrants’ creativity and imagination! As in previous years, we’ll be offering entry classes for both individual and group artwork, and these can be drawings, paintings, collages, sculptures, textile creations and new for this year, photography. It’s a fantastic opportunity to involve families, schools, colleges or care centres, too, as participants are welcome to create their artwork at any time - in RDA sessions, in the classroom or at home.
How do groups take part?
We recommend that groups speak with their Regional Chair as soon as possible for specific dates and deadlines for the regional round of judging, as it will vary from region to region. If you are unsure who your Regional Chair is, please consult the RDA Handbook in the first instance. There should be several copies in your group. If you cannot find this, or are still unsure, please contact RDA National Office on 01926 492915 and press option 2 for the Group Enquiry.
The winners from all classes in the regional rounds will qualify for the finals, which will be judged on Saturday 16th July 2022, at the RDA National Championships at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire. The winners for all Arts & Crafts classes, in places 1st – 6th will be announced on the same day.
How will the artwork be marked?
The following updated marking system will be used for Classes 65 to 69 at both the regional judging and the finals at the RDA National Championships:
1. Relevance to Class 20 marks
2. Composition 20 marks
3. Originality and imagination 20 marks
4. Use of colour and materials 20 marks
5. Overall impression 20 marks
Total 100marks
Sizing guide for all classes: A1 (W x H) 594mm x 841mm / 23.4” x 33.1” A2 (W x H) 420mm x 594mm / 16.5” x 23.4” |
Maximum size of sculptures
We don’t specify a maximum size for sculpture classes. But please do bear in mind that any work submitted needs to be able to be photographed as a whole sculpture.
Definition of Artwork Types
Artwork entered in the wrong class will not be judged - so please avoid any disappointment by carefully reading the following definitions of ‘Pictures/ Painting and Drawing’, ‘Collage’, ‘Sculpture’ and ‘Photograph’ for the purposes of this competition:
Paintings/Drawings: Artwork must be produced using pens, inks, crayons, pencils or similar, with no details stuck on, or extra embellishments added.
Photography: Entries in this class must be photographs taken by the entrant themselves, to show off their photography skills. Still digital or analogue camera (film) prints acceptable. Please ensure that written permission has been obtained from any people featured (if applicable) before sharing any images. Please do not frame pictures with glass, or use heavy or fragile frames.
Collages: Artwork must be created by sticking different materials such as photographs, pictures, coloured paper, fabric onto paper or card, canvas, a sheet of fabric etc. Collage classes will also encompass embroidery pieces, on a flat canvas or cloth. Work must be one-sided and be wall-mountable. Please do not frame pictures with glass, or use heavy or fragile frames
Sculptures: Artwork can be in any material. Sculpture classes will also include any textile work that is multi-dimensional and not flat. Please note the size restrictions for these classes, and the portability of the artwork.
Class 65: (JUNIOR & SENIOR sections)
Paintings and Drawings – Individual or Group of up to 4
Entries in this class can be made using watercolours, oils, acrylics, pencil, crayon, pen and ink or
pastel etc. Please do not frame pictures with glass, or use heavy or fragile frames. Max. size A1
Class 66: (JUNIOR & SENIOR sections)
Collage – Individual
Please do not frame pictures with glass, or use heavy or fragile frames. Max. size A2.
Class 67: (JUNIOR & SENIOR sections)
Collages – Group (maximum 10 people)
Please do not frame pictures with glass, or use heavy or fragile frames. Max. size A1.
Class 68: (JUNIOR & SENIOR sections)
Sculpture – Individual or Group of up to 4
Class 69: (JUNIOR & SENIOR sections)
Photography Class – Individual entry only (photos must be taken by the participant themselves)
Black & white or colour entries welcome.
These classes are judged purely on turnout, not as a showing class and are open to all riders.
There will be a junior and senior section for each day. Riders may compete as juniors until the end of the year in which they reach the age of 16.
Rosettes will be awarded 1st to 6th place. Rosettes will also be awarded to the grooms of the equines placed 1st to 6th .
Scoring:
The marks total 100, which are divided equally between the horse, saddlery, rider and the overall impression. In the event of a tie, the overall impression mark will decide the result.
Horse (marked purely on cleanliness not conformation) 25 marks
Saddlery (marked on cleanliness, suppleness and fit) 25 marks
Rider (marked on cleanliness and fit of riding attire) 25 marks
Overall impression (marked on general appearance) 25 marks
Total 100 marks
Friday Best Turned Out Junior
Friday Best Turned Out Junior
Friday Best Turned Out Senior
Friday Best Turned Out Senior
The 2022 RDA National Championships Carriage Driving competition consists of the Driven Dressage Test 2022 and a Conobstacle course, which will be a cones course interspersed with two obstacles. It will be judged and scored as two phases: Phase 1 – Dressage, and Phase 2 – Conobstacles (overall time, not individual elements).
· The objective of the driven dressage test is to judge the freedom, regularity of paces, harmony, impulsion, suppleness and lightness, ease of movement and correct bending of the horse on the move. Drivers will also be judged on style, accuracy, dress, control of the horse and general condition of their horse, harness and carriage.
· The objective of the Conobstacle course is to drive accurately without knocking balls off the cones, and in the fastest overall time possible. It will test the fitness, obedience and suppleness of the horse, and the skill and competence of the driver.
· In the Conobstacles phase CD Coaches may assist with verbal directions but will be penalised in all classes for using the second set of reins unless on safety grounds.
· Conobstacles must be driven at walk and trot only. Penalties will be awarded for cantering.
· The width of the cones will be 30 cms wider than the standard axle i.e. set at 170cms. Any carriages of non-standard width will have the cones adjusted for them, but you may have to drive at the end of the competition after the standard width carriages have all taken part, so that the arena party do not have to set and re-set the cones more than necessary.
Dressage Arena
The arena size for the dressage test will be 60m x 30m. The markers down the long side are laid out with equal spacing.
Driver Categories.
The organisers reserve the right to transfer drivers to a different class if felt appropriate.
a) Novice
· Any driver who drives with dual reins who has never competed at any previous RDA face-to-face National Championships. They may remain in the Novice class until they win the Novice class at the National Championships.
· Any driver who drives with dual reins, who requires verbal guidance from their CD Coach, and has not won the novice class at any previous RDA face-to-face National Championships.
· The winner of the Novice class, at any previous face-to-face National Championships, will move up to the Intermediate class for future competitions.
b) Intermediate
· Any driver who drives with dual reins, who does not require verbal guidance from their CD Coach, and has not won the intermediate class at any previous RDA face-to-face National Championships.
· The winner of the Intermediate class at any previous face-to-face National Championships will move up to the Open class for future competitions.
c) Open
· Any driver who drives with dual reins and has progressed from the Intermediate class at previous face-to-face National Championships.
· Any driver who has been assessed to drive with single reins with their CD Coach sitting beside them.
· Any driver who has been assessed to drive with single reins and assessed as competent for their CD Coach to back step.
· Open drivers whose carriage is not able to be set up for side-by-side driving may have their CD Coach standing on their backstep.
There will be awards from 1st to 3rd for The Best Turned Out. The turnout will be observed in the collecting ring by the Harness Steward before the driver goes into their class.
For full competition rules please see the RDA Rule Book.
The Carriage Driving Dressage Test can be found on http://www.myrda.org.uk/runningyourgroup/national-championships/carriage-driving/
For full competition rules please see the RDA Competition Rule Book. Classes are split into Junior and Senior.
· Junior Riders – May compete as Juniors until the end of the year in which they reach the age of 16.
· Senior Riders – Riders over the age of 16.
· Open Riders - Riders who have been Overall Class Champion in the same class for 2 consecutive years at the RDA National Championships.
For those classes that have a side walker then any current COVID-19 RDA rules apply.
Friday Class 15 Visually Impaired Led or 1 side walker
Friday Class 15 Visually Impaired Led or 1 side walker
Friday Class 16 Independent
Friday Class 16 Independent
Friday Class 14 Visually Impaired Led with 1 side Walker
Friday Class 14 Visually Impaired Led with 1 side Walker
Class 13 is Led or one side walker
Class 13 is Led or one side walker
All dressage classes are held in a 20m x 40m arenas. We offer a variety of classes including freestyle to music, costume freestyle to music and pairs.
Classes are divided in to Junior, Senior and Open
· Junior Riders – May compete as Juniors until the end of the year in which they reach the age of 16.
· Senior Riders – Riders over the age of 16 who are not an Open Rider.
· Open Riders – Riders who have competed FEI or BD Para Silver or Bronze Championships in the previous 4 years and those that have been Overall Class Champion in the same class for 2 consecutive years at the RDA National Championships.
For those classes that have a side walker then any current COVID-19 RDA rules apply.
For full dressage rules please consult the RDA Competitions Rule Book.
Test - TVI /PVI Championships Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - TVI /PVI Championships Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - TVI / PVI Championships Test Walk Only 2022
Test - TVI / PVI Championships Test Walk Only 2022
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Walk & Trot (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Walk & Trot (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk & Trot (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk & Trot (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championships Test Canter (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championships Test Canter (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Canter (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Canter (2022)
Test - Grade 4 Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 4 Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 5 Championships Test (2022)
Test - Grade 5 Championships Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Walk & Trot Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Walk & Trot Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Intro to Dressage Championship Test Walk & Trot ( 2022)
Test - Intro to Dressage Championship Test Walk & Trot ( 2022)
Test - Grade 1 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 1 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 1 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 1 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 2 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 2 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 2 Freestyle (2020)
Test - Grade 2 Freestyle (2020)
Test - Grade 4 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 4 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 4 Freestyle Test (2020)
Test - Grade 4 Freestyle Test (2020)
Test - Grade 4 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 4 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 5 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 5 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Walk & Trot Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Walk & Trot Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Freestyle to Music
Test - Freestyle to Music
Test - Grade 1 Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 1 Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 2 Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 2 Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 3 Championships Test (2022)
Test - Grade 3 Championships Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Walk Only Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Walk Only Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk Only Championships Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk Only Championships Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk & Trot Championships Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk & Trot Championships Test (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championships Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championships Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - RDA Pairs Walk & Trot Dressage to Music (2022)
Test - RDA Pairs Walk & Trot Dressage to Music (2022)
Test - Grade 1 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 1 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 2 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 2 Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 3 Freestyle To Music (2020)
Test - Grade 3 Freestyle To Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Walk Only Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Walk Only Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Walk only Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Walk only Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Walk & Trot Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 6 Walk & Trot Freestyle to Music (2020)
Test - Grade 7 Walk & Trot Championships Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk & Trot Championships Test (2022)
Endurance
This year we will be offering endurance as a competition at the National Championships. There will be distances 1km – 5km available.
The qualification process is as follows:
· 1km is a led class and anyone can enter – no need to qualify
· 2km is a led or unled class and by nomination only
· 3km is a led or unled class and by nomination only
· 5km is a unled class and by nomination only by the Regional or County Coach.
Mounted escorts are permitted on course as per the RDA Endurance rules.
If the group cannot provide a mounted escort for 5km, please inform National Office BEFORE the Championship.
Entries must be made and paid for prior to the event, entries on the day will not be accepted.
The course will be clearly marked, and stewards will be out on course too.
Times for this class will be allocated and will be available 2 weeks prior to the event on the RDA website https://www.myrda.org.uk/runningyourgroup/national-championships/
For those classes that have a side walker then the COVID-19 RDA rules apply at the time of the Championships.
For full details on dress, tack, timings etc. please consult the RDA Rule Book.
To take part in this discipline at the RDA National Championships the group must already be a registered endurance group.
Open to all competitors, riders and drivers of RDA Groups.
The class will take place in a clearly identified classroom in the Equine Area on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday.
Please ensure enough time is allowed between ridden classes so that time in the classroom is not rushed.
No more than three competitors will be allowed in the classroom at any one time, so competitors will have to wait their turn outside of the classroom.
In the case of a competitor with hearing or communication difficulties, one helper will be allowed into the classroom to facilitate communication between competitor and steward only. In every other case the competitor will be accompanied by a steward only, no other person will be allowed to enter the classroom.
The classes will take the form of a visual and tactile test of knowledge, using illustrations and items of equipment about which the Steward will ask questions of the competitor. The Steward will record the competitor’s answers on a marks sheet that will be checked and totalled by the Chief Steward. It should be noted that questions will NOT be the same on all three days.
All questions will relate to requirements for the Horse Care sections of RDA Proficiency Tests Grades 1 - 4 inclusive.
We also offer an Advanced class for those competitors obtaining 90% or more. This class will require general knowledge of horse care and related subjects equivalent to the RDA Bronze Proficiency Test.
Scoring
Competitors scoring 75% and over will receive a distinction rosette and those scoring less will receive an endeavour rosette.
Friday Horse Care & Knowledge
Friday Horse Care & Knowledge
Following on from the success of the SEIB Search for a star competition we are delighted to announce that we will be running three RDA Showing classes as part of the RDA National Championships.
There is a series of showing training videos available to watch on the RDA YouTube channel
The three classes are as follows:
· Ridden Horses / Ponies Led ( Walk & Trot)
· Ridden Horse / Ponies Unled (Walk & Trot )
· Ridden Horses / Ponies Unled ( Walk, Trot & Canter)
Classes will be judged on:
- Turnout – cleanliness and condition of equine/tack
- Conformation of the equine with the suitability for the rider/job in mind
- Overall impression
All classes will require a group walk only go-around followed by an individual show. For more details on judging criteria and what is required in an individual show please see the RDA Competitions Rule Book.
For those classes that have a side walker then the COVID-19 RDA rules apply. This is currently that the side walker accompanying the competitor must be from the same household/support bubble. Leaders may be from outside the household/ support bubble as long as social distancing is maintained with mitigation (e.g. 1m plus a face covering). Please be aware that these COVID-19 rules are subject to change.
SEIB Search for a Star RDA Showing Class
The competition is open any to rider associated to an RDA Group who can walk and trot independently. Entry is subject to the Groups approval for each horse and rider. Stewards will be on hand to explain what to do. Riders will be asked to enter the arena, and walk round, they will then be asked to line up. Riders will then be asked to give a short individual show that can include canter but this isn’t compulsory, just a short display showing the capabilities of the horse and rider. As well as a ridden show the horse and rider will be asked to come out of line and stand for the conformation judge to have a look at the horse.
Any type of horse is able to compete and the class will be judged as follows
Conformation 30%
Turnout of Horse & Rider 30%
Suitability, manners & way of going 40%
If numbers of entries are high the class will be split into sections with the top competitors returning for a final judging. Riders should be neatly turned out, clean and tidy but tack and saddlery suitable for the rider not the show ring will be encouraged.
For information to follow shortly and can be found on the showing page of the RDA National Championships webpage. https://www.myrda.org.uk/runningyourgroup/national-championships/showing/
Special prizes to be awarded.
Entries
Entries will be made through Horse Monkey as per all other RDA Classes.
Rules
The SEIB Search for a Star rules booklet will be available on the Showing section of the Myrda website.
Friday Showing Led Walk & Trot
Friday Showing Led Walk & Trot
Friday Showing Unled Walk & Trot
Friday Showing Unled Walk & Trot
Friday Showing Unled Walk, Trot and Canter
Friday Showing Unled Walk, Trot and Canter
Vaulting
The competition will be run according to BEV rules for Pre Novice Individuals, Pairs and Teams and will be scored accordingly. The full BEV rules can be found in the BEV rule book on line http://britishvaulting.org/get-involved/rules/bev-rules/
Team Competition
Teams are made up of 6 vaulters, one horse and a lunger. The vaulting team may include up to 2 non-disabled vaulters who must be RDA volunteers.
There are two elements of the competition which will run consecutively and music should be used in all sections.
1. Run in and bow to the judge. Bow to judge and run out at the end.
2. Freestyle. The freestyle section should include work in singles and pairs but not in threes. Freestyle should be performed in walk. Time allowed for freestyle is 4 minutes (max).
Pairs Competition
This will be run as an open competition with no age restrictions.
· On the barrel and freestyle
· On the horse and walk freestyle
Individual Competition
Individuals will be split into 3 age groups:
a. 10 years and under
b. 11 – 16 years
c. 17 years and over
Classes will be split so that individuals can choose to perform on the barrel or horse. They will not be permitted to do compulsories on the horse then freestyle on the barrel or vice versa. Classes will be as follows:
· On the barrel, pre novice compulsories and freestyle – all ages
· On the horse, walk compulsories and walk freestyle – all ages
· On the horse pre novice canter compulsories and walk freestyle – all ages
· On the horse pre novice canter compulsories and canter freestyle – all ages
If insufficient entries, age groups in classes will be amalgamated.
Music must be emailed to Fiona Harris, Championships Secretary three weeks before the National Championships clearly marked with the classes and vaulters names.
For full Vaulting rules please see the RDA Rule Book.
All Ages
Freestyle Only
All Ages
Freestyle Only
RDA Level Showjumping |
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RDA Showjumping |
Level 2 Unled |
30 cm |
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Level 3 |
60 cm |
Level 4 |
70 cm |
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Level 5 |
80 cm Double max height 70cm |
British Showjumping |
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BS Graded Showjumping |
Grade 1 |
70 cm |
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Grade 2 |
80 cm |
Grade 3 |
90 cm |
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Grade 4 |
70 cm |
All Showjumping classes are run under RDA rules.
British Showjumping competition classes run under BS Club rules but riders must adhere to the general rules and expectations.
Classes are divided in to Junior, Senior and Open.
· Junior Riders – May compete as Juniors until the end of the year in which they reach the age of 16.
· Senior Riders – Riders over the age of 16.
· Open Riders - Open Riders - Riders who have been Overall Class Champion in the same class for 2 consecutive years at the RDA National Championships.
Please consult the RDA Rule Book for full details on competition expectations.
Course plans and further information can also be found here https://www.myrda.org.uk/runningyourgroup/showjumping/
Accommodation
Accommodation at the college is available on a first come first served basis. Most rooms are single occupancy and en suite. The number of disabled access rooms available are extremely limited.
Accommodation must be booked in advance and the price includes breakfast. All rooms MUST be vacated by 10.00 am and keys returned to the accommodation office. All key fobs will be deactivated by 11.00 on day of departure and access to accommodation blocks will not be possible after this time.
Offsite accommodation can be booked through Gloucester Tourist Office on 01452 396576.
The accommodation office will be open for arrivals at the times listed below:
Fri 12.00noon – 20.00pm
Sat 09.00am – 20.00pm
Sun 09.00am – 14.00pm
Accommodation |
Fee |
All Rooms |
£40.00 per night |
Stabling
Stables must be reserved at the time of class entries and on payment of the fee below. This entitles the competitor to the use of a stable from 17.00hrs on the day of reservation until 17.00hrs the following day. Day stables are available from 07.00hrs to 17.00hrs. Stabling is not available on Sunday night.
Stabling |
Fee |
Overnight |
£29.00 including a base bed 17.00 – 17.00 |
Day Stable |
£16.00 some bedding included 07.00 – 17.00 |
Electric Hook Up |
£70.00 for the duration of the event |
Stable Manager’s office will be open for arrivals and departures at the times listed below. Anything outside of these hours please contact the Stable Manager to make arrangements on 01926 405972.
Thursday 12noon – 20.00pm
Friday 07.00am – 20.00pm
Sat 07.00am – 20.00pm
Sun 07.00am – 18.00pm
All stables MUST be cleaned out each day, prior to departure your stable must be mucked out and checked by the stables team. Stables will be allocated prior to arrival; any special requests should be made at time of entry. Groups should bring their own mucking out equipment. Extra bedding and hay can be purchased on site from Hartpury College via the Stable Manager (approx. £6.00 each) payment can be made by card or cash.
All visitors must clean up any muck and hay around their lorry in the car park prior to departure.