RDA Virtual National Championship 2024
RDA
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Carriage Driving
The Virtual Championships Carriage Driving competition 2023 consists of a dressage test. There are three seperate dressage tests, one for Novice, one for Intermediate and one for Open
The objective of the driven dressage test is to judge the freedom, regularity of paces, harmony, impulsion, suppleness, 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 driver with the lowest number of penalties will win the competition.
Driver Categories.
a) Novice
· Any driver who drives with dual reins who has never competed at any previous RDA 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 and has not won the novice class at any previous RDA National Championships.
· The winner of the Novice class, at any previous National Championships, will move up to the Intermediate class for future competitions.
b) Intermediate
· Any driver who drives with dual reins and has not won the intermediate class at any previous RDA National Championships.
· The winner of the Intermediate class at any previous 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 National Championships.
· Any driver who has been assessed to drive with single reins with their CD Coach sitting beside them.
The organisers reserve the right to transfer drivers to a different class if felt appropriate.
Arena and Test.
The arena size for the dressage test should be either 60m x 30m, 50m x 25m or 40m x 20m. The markers down the long side are laid out with equal spacing.
The following links give the Competitor’s sheet and the Competitor’s Diagram sheet.
Novice Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Novice-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024.-Diagrams.pdf
Intermediate Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
Open Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Open-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024-Movement-Sheet.pdf
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Open-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024.-Diagrams.pdf
For full competition rules please see the RDA Rule Book.
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Novice Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
Novice Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Novice-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024.-Diagrams.pdf
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Intermediate Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
Intermediate Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
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Open Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Open-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024-Movement-Sheet.pdf
Open Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Open-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024-Movement-Sheet.pdf
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Open-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024.-Diagrams.pdf
Dressage
All dressage classes should be held in 20m x 40m arena or on grass. All letters must be clearly visible.
Classes are divided into 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 – The Open section isn’t age specific and is for all participants who have either; been RDA Class champion for two years, compete in FEI, BD Para at silver level or above or are an independent rider.
Competitors who ride within an Accessibility Mark Centre or who competed at the RDA National Championships 2024.
If the test is being commanded then the commander needs to stand at E, if possible according to the RDA Rule Book.
For full dressage rules please consult the RDA Rule Book.
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Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
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Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
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Test -TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
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Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Canter (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Canter (2022)
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Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Canter (2022)
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Test - Grade 6 Walk Only Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Walk Only Championship Test (2022)
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Test -Grade 6 walk only Championship Test (2022)
Test -Grade 6 walk only Championship Test (2022)
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Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Championship test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Championship test (2022)
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Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
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Test - Grade 6 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Championship Test (2022)
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Test - Grade 6 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Championship Test (2022)
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Test - Grade 7 Walk Only Championship test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk Only Championship test (2022)
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Test - Grade 7 Walk only Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk only Championship Test (2022)
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Test - Grade 7 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
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Test -Grade 7 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
Test -Grade 7 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
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Test - Grade 7 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Canter Championship Test (2022)
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Test - Grade 7 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Canter Championship Test (2022)
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
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Test -Introduction to dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
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Test -Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test walk Only (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test walk Only (2022)
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test walk Only (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test walk Only (2022)
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
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Test - Grade 1 Freestyle to Music (2023)
Test - Grade 1 Freestyle to Music (2023)
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Test - Grade 2 Freestyle to Music (2023)
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Test - Grade 6 Walk only Freestyle to Music (2023)
Test - Grade 6 Walk only Freestyle to Music (2023)
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Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Freestyle to Music (2023)
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Test - Grade 6 Canter Freestyle to Music (2023)
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Showjumping
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RDA Level Showjumping |
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RDA Showjumping |
Level 1 Led & Unled |
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30 cm |
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Level 3 |
60 cm |
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Level 4 |
70 cm |
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All showjumping classes are run under RDA rules Please consult the RDA Rule Book for full details on competition expectations.
Classes are split into 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 – Riders who have been Overall Class Champion in the same class for 2 consecutive years at the RDA National Championships.
Competitors who competed at the RDA National Championships 2024 or who are an independent participant.
A clear start and finish must be adhered too.
Course plans and further information can also be found here https://www.myrda.org.uk/runningyourgroup/showjumping/
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30cm
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Vaulting
The competition will be run according to BEV and FEI Rules with exceptions made to accommodate a transfer between 2023 rules and the significant rule changes introduced by both BEV and the FEI in 2024. These exceptions can be found in an Update to the RDA Vaulting Rules for 2024 which can be requested at any time from the RDA UK National Office.
Following the significant changes made to both BEV and FEI Vaulting Rules for 2024, RDA Vaulting Rules are clarified as follows:
Compulsories
1. Where the vaulter is performing their freestyle immediately after the compulsories they can choose whether to dismount in between the two routines or not. There is no deduction for staying on the horse/barrel in between the routines and the leg lifts or leg changes will be scored alone.
2. Vaulters performing on the barrel should keep a regular and steady count to replicate a horse’s stride as accurately as possible. As a guide, 4 “strides” could be taken as 4 seconds. The vaulter may have a coach counting ‘strides’ for them if they wish, and there will be no deduction for this.
3. The horse score will be 25% of the total mark for the Compulsory routine (all competitors on the barrel will receive the same horse score). The remaining 75% of the score will be Technique, as per FEI and BEV Rules.
4. Compulsories used will be as per BEV 2023 rules, not 2024 rules, with the exception that the dismount is NOT scored for any set of compulsories. Compulsory moves must be performed in the order detailed below, and to the specifications detailed below (e.g. no leg changes at Pre-Novice level). The compulsories are already listed in the 2024 RDA Rule Book but for clarification/confirmation, they are:
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1. Mount to basic seat |
A bunk or leg-up is permitted at all levels and is compulsory for mounts performed in halt or walk. A trampoline or similar device is permitted for mounts on the barrel only. |
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2. Basic seat |
Arms down by the vaulter’s sides; otherwise as per FEI Vaulting Guidelines 2024 p.38.
Hold for 4 strides (canter/trot) or 4 steps (walk) or a count of 4 (barrel) |
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3. Bench |
For a description of the bench position, please refer to FEI Vaulting Guidelines 2024 p.41
Hold for 4 strides (canter/trot) or 4 steps (walk) or a count of 4 (barrel) |
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4. Leg lifts to the middle and back |
Starting from a basic seat position but holding the handles, lift the outside leg, straight, to a position in between the two handles and replace it by the horse’s outside flank in a rhythm of 4 strides (canter/trot), steps (walk) or a count of 4 (barrel). Repeat immediately with the inside leg. (Total of 8 strides/steps/counts for both legs with no pause in between.) |
10 (for the entire movement, not each leg) |
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5. Simple dismount to the inside |
May be performed in any pace or in halt, or not at all if the vaulter is remaining mounted to show their freestyle. |
Not scored |
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Novice Compulsories |
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1. Mount to basic seat |
A bunk or leg-up is permitted at all levels and is compulsory for mounts performed in halt or walk. A trampoline or similar device is permitted for mounts on the barrel only. |
Not scored |
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2. Basic seat |
As per FEI Vaulting Guidelines 2024 p.38.
Hold for 4 strides (canter) or a count of 4 (barrel) |
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3. Flare leg/flag |
For a description of a bench, flag and flag without arm, please refer to FEI Vaulting Guidelines 2024 pp.40-44
Hold for 4 strides (canter) or a count of 4 (barrel) |
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4. Free kneel |
As per FEI Vaulting Guidelines 2024 pp.61-63 except that the arms should be down by the vaulter’s sides, as per BEV Rules 2023.
Hold for 4 strides (canter) or a count of 4 (barrel) |
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5. Leg changes |
Starting from a basic seat position but holding the handles, lift the outside leg, straight, all the way over the handles to seat inside (first part of mill), in a rhythm of 4 strides (canter) or a count of 4 (barrel). Return the same leg to sit astride over the next 4 strides.
Repeat with the inside leg, going to seat outside over 4 strides and returning to seat astride over the next 4 strides.
(Total of 16 strides/counts for both legs with no pause in between.) |
10 (for the entire movement, not each leg) |
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6. Simple dismount to the inside |
May be performed in any pace or in halt, or not at all if the vaulter is remaining mounted to show their freestyle. |
Not scored |
BEV Individual classes have changed some levels to have a 45 second freestyle instead of 60 seconds. The maximum time allowed for RDA Individual Vaulting freestyle routines will remain at 60 seconds.
Teams/Squads – Freestyle
The requirements and permitted moves for teams at all FEI levels have been changed to improve horse welfare. The most significant changes for coaches and vaulters are:
· Triple exercises are no longer permitted at 1* level and no longer compulsory at 2*/3*
· The maximum time allowed for freestyle routines is now 3 minutes at 1* and 3 minutes 30 seconds at 2* and 3*.
In RDA Vaulting, we already do not permit more than two vaulters to be on a horse at the same time. We are permitting triple exercises on the barrel but these are not compulsory. These rules will remain unchanged.
In RDA Vaulting, we give a time limit of 4 minutes for the freestyle routine in the Team Competition. For 2024, the maximum time allowed for RDA Vaulting Team freestyles will remain at 4 minutes, but there will be no penalty for teams whose routines are above 2 minutes and 30 seconds. This reflects the enormous amount of planning involved in preparing team routines: groups who have been working on a 4-minute freestyle for half a year will not be required to shorten their routines, and groups who are now working to the new BEV Guidelines will be able to use their routines in RDA competitions as well. In the interests of planning training, it is expected that the 2025 RDA Rules will be adjusted to fit FEI Guidelines, meaning that the maximum time allowed in 2025 will be 3 minutes.
Consideration of the horse – Artistic Score
A major advance in the FEI Rules for 2024 is the introduction of a score for consideration of the horse as part of the Artistic score in freestyle routines. This is in addition to scores for harmony with the horse already given in both compulsory and freestyle routines as part of the Technique score. This element applies to individuals, pairs (pas de deux) and teams.
This element will be introduced in RDA Vaulting in 2024, in line with its introduction in BEV competitions. It is an important factor in protecting horse welfare and will reward vaulters and their coaches who choose moves, transitions and routines with the horse’s wellbeing, ability and confidence in mind.
Further details can be found on the FEI website using the link provided below.
Other changes
The FEI and BEV now permit the use of draw reins instead of side reins. These will also be permitted in RDA Vaulting in 2024, provided that they are applied correctly as per FEI Rules in the FEI Vaulting Guidelines 2024, p.23.
Side reins may be unclipped after the final freestyle and before the final salute to the judge. At the very latest, they should be unclipped as soon as the horse exits the competition arena.
In RDA Vaulting, horses may be led into the arena with side reins unclipped, but they must be clipped on prior to the trot circle.
Further information
It is highly recommended that all coaches and, where appropriate, vaulters, familiarise themselves with the rule changes and information produced by the FEI. A number of presentations on these changes are available here:
https://inside.fei.org/fei/disc/vaulting/forums/february-2024
The FEI Vaulting Rules, Guidelines and Code of Points can be downloaded from the FEI website (see link below). Please note that all page references in this guide refer to the ‘clean’ 2024 version of the Guidelines.
https://inside.fei.org/node/3839/
If you have any questions, please contact Lizzie Bennett (RDA Vaulting Lead) – eb428.cam@gmail.com.
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Level H3 Pre Novice Canter Compulsories/Walk Freestyle
Level H3 Pre Novice Canter Compulsories/Walk Freestyle
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Level H4 Novice Canter Compulsories/Canter Freestyle
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Level B1 Barrel Freestyle Only
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Countryside Challenge
For full competition rules please see the RDA Competition Rule Book. For more information on the course and different equipment that could be used please see the Countryside Challenge section of the National Championships Page on the MYRDA website or click the following link: The RDA Countryside Challenge - Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) (myrda.org.uk)
Once again we are offering a class with a leader and two side walkers.
For led classes, leaders must lead at the 3rd stage of leading.
Side walkers must not hold the rider on or touch the rider, unless an emergency situation arises.
Classes are split into 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 – Riders who have been Overall Class Champion in the same class for 2 consecutive years at the RDA National Championships.
Competitors who competed at the RDA National Championships 2024 or who are an Independant Participant/Own-Horse Participant.
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Led or 1 side walker
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Independent
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Independent
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Performance Showing
What is Performance Showing?
Firstly, these classes have nothing to do with an equine beauty contest! Conformation of the horse/pony is not taken in to account and lumps & bumps are not looked at.
These classes come in three different formats to accommodate all riders:
Class 1. Walk and trot on the leading rein.
Class 2. Walk and trot off the lead rein.
Class 3. Walk, trot and canter.
How is Performance Showing judged?
The judging is conducted by looking at the harmony between the rider and their horse/pony, the turnout and, most importantly, the overall impression. Basically, the judge is looking for a happy partnership regardless of the occasional nerves!
What to Wear.
You do not need to have the most deluxe showing jacket or canary jodhpurs! Make sure that you are clean and tidy with nicely polished boots and that things fit as well as possible.
Have fun turning your horse or pony out to the best of your ability.
What is the point of the performance Showing Classes?
These classes provide an excellent stepping stone for all riders who may wish to progress towards dressage, for example. It is a chance for riders to show off their riding ability at their own level and to design a short individual show to suit them and their equine mount.
Video recordings are available on how to set up and conduct your individual show for all three classes on the RDA Website.
How to Film your virtual Show
In the Virtual Shows you will need to film all round your horse/pony whilst it is standing still and then film your individual show. There is not a Championship offered within the RDA Virtual Shows.
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Musical Ride/Carriage Drive DVD Competition
Each entry should present a drill ride or carriage drive with riders and helpers smartly dressed – for example in their matching group sweatshirts - on suitable ponies/horses. If they wish to use modest fancy dress, for example to dress as soldiers to reflect marching music, then that is also acceptable.
There are two classes for the Drill Ride, one is for those riders who are led, with or without side walkers. The second one is for those riders who ride independently, without leaders or side walkers. (Their coach may stand at the side of the arena in case of an emergency. In both classes, presentations will be marked down if the ride is ‘called’.
BACKGROUND
Since the inception of this competition, it was planned that Groups should go ‘BACK TO BASICS’ where the performance of a Musical Ride/Carriage Drive could reflect the coaching of flatwork skills and school movements which are included in most RDA sessions. The competition also invites groups to demonstrate imagination and innovation in their coaching methods which make their RDA sessions so enjoyable for all our participants.
Music has been shown to be a powerful element to improve and energise the performance of both horse and rider or carriage driver and each year the judges look forward to seeing a wider use of music and movements to do just that.
Once again, the judges are most definitely not looking for ‘professional’ productions.
COMPETITION RULES AND GUIDELINES
1. Participants - For each ridden entry, in both the led and independently ridden classes, there can be a minimum of 3 riders and a maximum of 8 riders. There can be one or more carriages in the driven class.
2. Timings – Each performance should include a short, clear introduction. The introduction should include the title of the ride/drive and the name of the group. Wherever possible, the riders/carriage drivers should introduce themselves in whatever way is considered suitable. The judges are keen to be aware of the participants’ abilities and personalities before watching their performance. The introduction can be with or without music. The performance should also include an ending where riders/drivers perform a halt in time with the music ending. Including the introduction, the whole performance must be at least 6 minutes and not exceed 9 minutes.
3. Ages - Entries may have mixed age groups.
4. Health and Safety - Hats, footwear, tack/harness etc. must conform to all current RDA Health & Safety standards. If skirts etc. are worn trousers/jodhpurs must be worn underneath if saddles are used. Marks will be deducted if any RDA H&S criteria are not met. All equipment/props and dress used should have had a risk assessment to ensure that it is safe for use in an RDA riding/carriage driving session. Riders must ride astride unless a side saddle is used.
5. Music – The performance can use music of any genre and use more than one piece of music. Vocals are acceptable if they are not too distracting. However, please bear in mind that the music needs to be clearly heard by the judges watching so the original recording quality is important.
Choosing music which is suitable for walk (4 beat rhythm), trot (2 beat rhythm) and, where used, canter (3 beat rhythm) will enhance your performance and marks. It needs to have energy, and motivate the riders, drivers and helpers to produce an entertaining performance. Dance and marching type music can work well for drill work.
6. Choreography – Try to make the floor patterns as interesting as possible and include imaginative and innovative school movements which can be used to extend those usually used in Group sessions. Ideas can be discussed with your County or Regional Coach who will be pleased to help and advise you.
7. Filming – The judges are looking for a production which includes a view of the whole ride and also zooms in for close ups occasionally at appropriate moments.
8. Scoring – An example score sheet can be downloaded from the RDA website.
9. Entries – Each group may submit multiple entries for each class of the competition.
All video’s must state clearly the class, title of the Ride or Carriage Drive, date of video and the name of the group and region.
ALL RIDDEN DRESSAGE TESTS WILL BE IN A 20 X 40 ARENA
Non Q
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Unlimited
£7.20
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Led With or Without side walker(s)
Led With or Without side walker(s)
Non Q
-
Unlimited
£7.20
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Unled Independent
Unled Independent
Non Q
-
Unlimited
£7.20
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Non Q
-
Unlimited
£13.20
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Novice Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
Novice Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Novice-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024.-Diagrams.pdf
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Poles on the Ground
Poles on the Ground
Non Q
JSO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Level H1 Walk Freestyle Only
Level H1 Walk Freestyle Only
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Led with two side Walkers
Led with two side Walkers
Non Q
ONO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Led Walk and Trot
Led Walk and Trot
Non Q
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Unlimited
£7.20
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Led With or Without side walker(s)
Led With or Without side walker(s)
Non Q
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Unlimited
£7.20
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Non Q
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Unlimited
£13.20
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Intermediate Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
Intermediate Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Poles on the Ground
Poles on the Ground
Non Q
OJS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Level H2 Pre-Novice Trot compulsoroes /Walk Freestyle
Level H2 Pre-Novice Trot compulsoroes /Walk Freestyle
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Led with two side Walkers
Led with two side Walkers
Non Q
ONO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Unled Walk and trot
Unled Walk and trot
Non Q
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Unlimited
£7.20
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Unled Independent
Unled Independent
Non Q
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Unlimited
£13.20
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Open Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Open-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024-Movement-Sheet.pdf
Open Test National and Virtual Championships 2024
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Open-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024-Movement-Sheet.pdf
https://myrda.org.uk/assets/Open-Test-RDA-National-and-Virtual-Championships-2024.-Diagrams.pdf
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test -TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
Test -TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Poles on the ground
Poles on the ground
Non Q
OJS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Level H3 Pre Novice Canter Compulsories/Walk Freestyle
Level H3 Pre Novice Canter Compulsories/Walk Freestyle
Non Q
SJ
Unlimited
£13.20
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Led with 1 side walker
Led with 1 side walker
Non Q
ONO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Unled walk,trot and canter
Unled walk,trot and canter
Non Q
O
Unlimited
£13.20
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TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
TVI/PVI Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Poles on the ground
Poles on the ground
Non Q
OJS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Level H4 Novice Canter Compulsories/Canter Freestyle
Level H4 Novice Canter Compulsories/Canter Freestyle
Non Q
SJ
Unlimited
£13.20
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Led with 1 side walker
Led with 1 side walker
Non Q
ONO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Inhand Walk and Trot
Inhand Walk and Trot
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Canter (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Canter (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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30cm
30cm
Non Q
SJO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Level B1 Barrel Freestyle Only
Level B1 Barrel Freestyle Only
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Led or 1 side walker
Led or 1 side walker
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Canter (2022)
Test - TVI/PVI Championship Test Canter (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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30cm
30cm
Non Q
OJS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Level 2 Pre-Novice Compulsories/Barrel Freestyle
Level 2 Pre-Novice Compulsories/Barrel Freestyle
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Led or 1 side walker
Led or 1 side walker
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 6 Walk Only Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Walk Only Championship Test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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30cm
30cm
Non Q
SJO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Level B3 Novice Compulsories/Barrel Freestyle
Level B3 Novice Compulsories/Barrel Freestyle
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Independent
Independent
Non Q
SJ
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test -Grade 6 walk only Championship Test (2022)
Test -Grade 6 walk only Championship Test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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30cm
30cm
Non Q
-
Unlimited
£18.00
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Walk Freestyle Only
Walk Freestyle Only
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Independent
Independent
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Championship test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Championship test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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60cm
60cm
Non Q
-
Unlimited
£18.00
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Barrel Freestyle Only
Barrel Freestyle Only
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Visually Impaired Led with two side walkers
Visually Impaired Led with two side walkers
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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60cm
60cm
Non Q
-
Unlimited
£50.00
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Walk Freestyle
Walk Freestyle
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Visually Impaired Led with two side walkers
Visually Impaired Led with two side walkers
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 6 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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70cm
70cm
Non Q
-
Unlimited
£50.00
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Barrel Freestyle
Barrel Freestyle
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Visually Impaired led with 1 side walker
Visually Impaired led with 1 side walker
Non Q
SJ
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 6 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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70cm
70cm
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Visually Impaired led with 1 side walker
Visually Impaired led with 1 side walker
Non Q
SJ
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 7 Walk Only Championship test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk Only Championship test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Visually Imparied led or 1 side walker
Visually Imparied led or 1 side walker
Non Q
SJ
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 7 Walk only Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk only Championship Test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Visually Imparied led or 1 side walker
Visually Imparied led or 1 side walker
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 7 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Visually impaired Independent
Visually impaired Independent
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test -Grade 7 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
Test -Grade 7 Walk and Trot Championship Test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Visually impaired Independent
Visually impaired Independent
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 7 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Non Q
SJ
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 7 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Test - Grade 7 Canter Championship Test (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test -Introduction to dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Test -Introduction to dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test -Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Test -Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk Only (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test walk Only (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test walk Only (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test walk Only (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test walk Only (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
Non Q
JS
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
Test - Introduction to Dressage Championship Test Walk and Trot (2022)
Non Q
JSO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 1 Freestyle to Music (2023)
Test - Grade 1 Freestyle to Music (2023)
Non Q
JSO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 2 Freestyle to Music (2023)
Test - Grade 2 Freestyle to Music (2023)
Non Q
JSO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 4 Freestyle to Music
Test - Grade 4 Freestyle to Music
Non Q
JSO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 6 Walk only Freestyle to Music (2023)
Test - Grade 6 Walk only Freestyle to Music (2023)
Non Q
JSO
Unlimited
£13.20
-
Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Freestyle to Music (2023)
Test - Grade 6 Walk and Trot Freestyle to Music (2023)
Non Q
JSO
Unlimited
£13.20
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Test - Grade 6 Canter Freestyle to Music (2023)
Test - Grade 6 Canter Freestyle to Music (2023)
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