RDA VIRTUAL NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
15TH – 17TH NOVEMBER 2024
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The RDA Virtual National Championships, took place 15th – 17th November 2024
The most inclusive equestrian event of it's kind.
- 7Disciplines
- 47Classes
- 54Competing Groups
- 365Entries
- 274Participants
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Where to watch
You can catch up will all the action over on our YouTube @RDANational or Facebook Page
Watch with insightful commentary from Lauren O’Hagan and Erin Orford.
“I am thrilled to be asked to commentate again for the RDA Virtual Championships. This will be my third year, and over time, I’ve come to know some of the centres and horses quite well. What I love most about the virtual championships is how inclusive they are—it removes the stress of traveling with horses and the army of helpers that are essential to making the RDA possible. It’s wonderful to get an inside look at the centres and the people behind them, truly feeling the heart of these places. And, of course, it’s a privilege to see the hardworking equines who make it all happen, showcasing just how loved and cherished they are.”
Lauren O’Hagan
Read the full Virtual National Championships Programme here
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Virtual National Championships Schedule
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Virtual National Championship Disciplines
Vaulting is an acrobatic and artistic activity which offers participants an opportunity to achieve things they may have not thought possible, on the horse or on the barrel. Vaulters can perform individually, in pairs or as a team.
VAULTING
Dressage is a technical challenge, where riders of all abilities can develop their skills to work in a close partnership with their horse. RDA dressage classes range from walk only to freestyle canter tests, catering also for visually impaired riders and riders with learning difficulties.
DRESSAGE
The RDA Countryside Challenge is a course featuring various elements to challenge the rider, with different actions taking place at each point. Each obstacle on the course has a specific reason behind it, to display balance, steering, accuracy, technical knowledge, safety.
COUNTRYSIDE CHALLENGE
Carriage Driving offers many of the same benefits as riding, including improved co-ordination and balance, relaxation through rhythmic movement, along with the freedom and experience of getting out in the open air. A Carriage Driving competition putting the driver’s decision making, accuracy and control to the test.
CARRIAGE DRIVING
Performance Showing 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. RDA showing is not an equine beauty contest, the focus is the harmony between the rider and equine, conformation of the horse is not considered.
PERFORMANCE SHOWING
Showjumping is an exciting challenge for riders, the RDA show jumping pathway has been developed to aid the transition from pole work in preparation to jumping over raised poles and beyond.
SHOWJUMPING
A huge thank you to all our partners and supporters that help make the RDA Virtual National Championships possible.
Made possible with thanks to:
Championship Partners:
Showing and Showjumping
Carriage Driving and Vaulting
Dressage
Countryside Challenge