Looking back at 2025!
2025 has been a brilliant year for RDA North Midlands Region with inspirational moments from Royal Visits to Regional Qualifiers, National Championships to the Award Winners:
• Derbyshire group, Helen Atkins RDA Group, was visited by HRH The Princess Royal, who enjoyed riding and driving displays at Buxton Riding School 🐴👑
• Lesley Davies won the RDA UK Volunteer of the Year, Lorriane Levell was awarded the Regional Volunteer of the Year, Julie Andrew of Helen Atkins RDA received the RDA President’s Award, and North Midlands Regional Coach, Dawn Whitmore-Kirby received the RDA Sapphire Award, which recognises her 45 years of service volunteering. Well done to all of you!! 🏆
• 58 RDA competitors from across our region took part in our Regional Qualifiers this year in Arts & Crafts, Countryside Challenge, Dressage, and Show Jumping. 37 of them qualified for the RDA National Championships held at Hartpury University & Hartpury College in July. There were also lots of North Mids RDA participants competing in the RDA Virtual National Championships in November. Jessica Limb from Helen Atkin Group represented Great Britain, competing in the Virtus Sport Para Dressage World Championships. Congratulations all 🏇🏻
Our Regional Chair, Glynis says, "2025 has been another really busy year for RDA North Midlands. Groups have provided amazing opportunities for riders and drivers throughout the year. This is only possible because of the dedication of all our wonderful volunteers and supporters, and of course all the fabulous horses and ponies. Well done everyone!"