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2008 National Dressage Championships: View Results
RDAA’s National Dressage Championships are taking place on 6-11 October 2008. Riding for the Disabled Association of Australia:
- is a voluntary, nonprofit organisation which develops & enriches people with a disability lives through specialised programs & relationships with horses;
- provides pathways for all riders to reach their equestrian dreams of freedom, independence & empowerment at their chosen level;
- supports over 4,000 people with disabilities nationally;
- 3,000+ volunteers enable RDAA provide recreational, therapeutic & competitive riding opportunities for people of all ages & abilities.
The National Dressage Championships provide a fantastic pathway for riders to achieve their goal of performing at an international level as it mirrors competitive dressage on the international and able-bodied level.
There are five Grades for Dressage. They range from Grade Ia for the most severely impaired Dressage riders, to Grade IV for the least impaired. The competition within each Grade can then be judged on the skill of that competitor on that horse regardless of the competitor’s disability. Each rider performs three tests (including freestyle to music).
Jan Pike 2004
Silver & Bronze Australian Paralympic Medalist
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In this Paralympic Year RDAA is proud to be sending 5 Para Equestrian Dressage riders to compete at the Paralympic Games in Hong Kong in September. This Event has provided a pathway for them to reach this amazing goal. It is a great forum for nurturing all future State, National and Paralympic representatives.
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You or your company can be part of this amazing event through donations, sponsorship & gifts-in-kind:
- Event Naming Rights Sponsorship
- Class Naming Rights Sponsorship
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- Cash Sponsorship
- In-Kind Sponsorship
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Sponsors help RDAA minimize the costs of running this prestigious event, which in turn lessens the financial impact on riders & their families.
If you are interested in supporting RDAA 2008 National Dressage Championships please download the 2 PDF forms:
- RDAA 2008 National Dressage Championships information for Sponsors
- Sponsorship Expression of Interest Form
For more information about becoming a sponsor for this event, contact:
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Event Information
Rebecca Willis
Development & Events Manager
E: events@rda.org.au
T: 03 9731 7388
F: 03 9731 7397
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RDAA will also be offering a Judges & Officials Workshop over this weekend: 'Introduction to Para Equestrian Dressage: A Workshop for Judges and Officials'
This workshop is for everyone - from those who just want to know a bit more about riders with disabilities, to aspiring International Judges. Workshop will be held at 7.30pm Fri. on 10th Oct 2008 at the Old Administration Building, Werribee Park Equestrian Centre. Cost $20. Download information & registration form.
There are 2 functions held in
conjunction with the National Dressage Championships and the RDAA AGM/Company Meeting.
Function Ticket Booking Form PDF
- Opening & Welcome BBQ Tues 7 Oct at 6.20pm $20 pp at Werribee Park
- Closing Ceremony & Annual Awards Night Sat 11 Oct at 7.30pm $50pp at Wyndham Events Centre, Derrimut Road, Hoppers Crossing
- The Mayor of Wyndham Cllr. Kim McAliney will be in attendance to present the 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award.
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