Avon RDA Group

22/05/2026

We are incredibly proud of everyone who represented us at the recent RDA Mid-West Regional Dressage Qualifier. 🌟

From our riders and horses to our coaches and volunteers, the dedication and teamwork on display throughout the competition was fantastic to see. All 24 riders delivered beautiful tests, and we’re thrilled to announce that 19 riders have qualified for the Nationals! 🎉

A huge congratulations to all our competitors on their amazing results:

🥇 Millie Conway
🥇 Verna Clifford
🥉 Alfie Armstrong Green
🥇 Gaelle Rochineux
🥇 Millie Boult
🥈 Lily Pickett
🥇 Crimson Thomas
🏅 Jocelyn Drake
🥈 Joe Murley
🥇 Emily Chappell
🥇 Faye Stewart
🥈 Iris Campion-Spall
🥉 Alys Fuller
🥇 Destiny McField
🥇 Ariel Davies
🥉 Amy Connelly
🥇 Zahina Nazir
🥇 Olivia Whitcombe
🥈 Ezzy Hodge
🥇 Sicily Tabb
🥈 Olivia Crosse
🥈 Lucy-May Darbon
🥇 Ella Tabb
🥉 Lily Fowler

Well done to everyone involved! 💙

21/05/2026

All of Team Avon are still on Cloud 99 after the most wonderful day yesterday at the Riding for the Disabled Association Mid West Dressage Regional Qualifier! 💫

We are so very proud of all our Avon RDA Group riders who gave it their all, and delivered some stellar performances (and scores too!). And we could not be prouder of our team of incredible horses and ponies who put their best hoof forward, and behaved impeccably all day, enabling our riders to have these huge smiles 😀💙

Jim, Whinny, Nell, Harry, Cricket, Gracie and Storm 💫
All horses that showed us they are the definition of versatile, dependable, and just all round superstars! Every horse has now qualified for the National Championships in July, and most achieving multiple qualifications with multiple riders 🙌🏻

Of the 25 Avon riders who entered, we have an incredible 19 National Championship qualifications!
Full report and scores to follow with more photos soon.

A HUGE, huge thank you to the incredible support team of Coaches, staff, and volunteers who made yesterday such a success for Team Avon - we could not do any of this without you!

❤️

16/05/2026

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Benefact Group

07/05/2026

Hobby Horse enthusiasts are in for a treat at our Open Day on 14/6! 🐴✨

Enjoy two fantastic activities:

1) Make Your Own Hobby Horse
Get creative in a beautiful woodland setting and design your very own hobby horse to take home.
Cost: £4

2) Hobby Horse Competition
Put your skills to the test as you jump around our fun course! Bring your own hobby horse or borrow one of ours for the challenge and win a rosette!
Cost: £4

Both activities can be booked in advance via our website shop — don’t miss out!
https://www.theavoncentre.org.uk/shop-1

More about the Open Day: https://www.theavoncentre.org.uk/avonevents

04/05/2026

🐴✨ The white boards are out again—dressage practice is in full swing as we prepare for the upcoming regional RDA competition!

We’re incredibly proud to be represented by no fewer than 25 riders in dressage alone—what an amazing team! 💪

Wishing all our riders the very best as they continue their preparations. Go team! 🎉

04/05/2026

🎉 Open Day – 14 June 🎉

We’re excited to be finalizing our Open Day program and would love to welcome you!

🎈 Entry is completely free, so bring your family and friends and enjoy a great day out with us.

We’ll be showcasing our work, offering various activities to our local communities, and raising vital funds to support our charity and the services we provide. We are delighted to be joined by Avon & Somerset Mounted Police division and Avon Fire & Rescue Service

It promises to be a brilliant day for all ages—we hope to see you there! 💚

Please follow our social media channels so you don’t miss any updates or announcements. More info and how to book activities on our website: https://www.theavoncentre.org.uk/avonevents

15/04/2026

07/04/2026

Bluebells looking stunning today!