Many, many congratulations to everyone who took part in this year's Virtual RQ. It was a bit of a learning curve to get to grips with the technology, but it worked and we had a cracking competition.
One of the Judges commented "a smashing bunch lots to like". Dressage entries held up, though there were fewer Arts & Crafts entries. This is common across all Regions. I am delighted to say that two groups competed for the first time - Muirfield and Upper Nithsdale, joined Ravelrig, Tweeddale Rideability, Border and Berwickshire Groups.
DRESSAGE - NON-QUALIFIER
Class 2 - Unled Walk
1st - William, Border - 71.2% Winner of Horses Head for highest scoring Junior competitor in a non-qualifier test
2nd - Kelsey, Border - 66.5%
Class 4 - Unled Walk & Trot Junior
1st - Amy, Muirfield - 69.4%
Class 4 - Unled Walk & Trot Senior
1st - Rebecca, Muirfiled - 71.9% Winner of Val Brown Trophy for highest scoring competitor in a non-qualifier test
2nd - David, Muirfield - 70.0%
DRESSAGE - QUALIFIER
Class 6 - PVI Walk Only
1st - Helen, Tweeddale - 63.9% (Q)
Class 9 - Grade 1
1st - Margaret, Border - 69% (Q)
Class 10 - 1-6 (Walk & Trot)
1st - Pamela, Ravelrig - 63.6% (Q)
Class 11 - 1-6 (Canter)
1st - Jane, Border - 76.2% (Q) Winner of Mark Headen Trophy for highest scoring competitor in a qualifier test
Class 12 - Introduction to Dressage (Lead Walk & Trot) Junior
1st Nathan, Tweeddale - 65.7% (Q) Winner of Horse Trophy for highest scoring Junior competitor in a qualifier test
Equal 2nd Iona, Tweeddale - 63.5%
Equal 2nd Ellie, Tweeddale - 63.5%
CLASS 12 - Introduction to Dressage(Lead Walk & Trot) Senior
1st Naimh, Tweeddale - 68.5% (Q)
CLASS 13 - (1-6 Walk Only) Junior
1st PJ, Upper Nithsdale - 60.8% (Q)
CLASS 13 (1-6 Walk Only) Senior
1st Barbara, Berwickshire - 65% (Q)
2nd Sheena, Berwickshire - 64.7%
3rd Rachel, Ravelrig - 63.2%
4th Caroline, Berwickshire - 60.6%
CLASS 16 Introduction to Dressage(Led Walk Only) Junior
1st Emily, Berwickshire - 61.4% (Q)
2nd Joe, Tweeddale - 55.7%
CLASS 16 Introduction to Dressage (Led Walk Only) Senior
1st Hannah, Tweeddale - 65.7% (Q)
2nd Jacob, Berwickshire - 65.2%
3rd Alice, Berwickshire - 63.3%
CLASS 33 - Grade 2
1st Pamela, Ravelrig - 67.4% (Q)
ARTS & CRAFTS
Class 23 (NC 45) Paintings & Drawings Individual or Group - JUNIOR
1st SETH, TWEEDDALE RIDEABILITY 65 Q
2nd IONA, TWEEDDALE RIDEABILITY 64
3rd AMY, MUIRFIELD RIDING THERAPY 62
4th NICHOLAS, BERWICKSHIRE 59
Equal 5th MELEK, BERWICKSHIRE 49
Equal 5th ELLIE, TWEEDDALE RIDEABILITY 49
Class 23 (NC 45) Paintings & Drawings Individual or Group - SENIOR
1st CAROL, BERWICKSHIRE 60
2nd JOHN, BERWICKSHIRE 30
Class 29 (NC 50) Photography Individual - JUNIOR
1st ELLIE, TWEEDDALE RIDEABILITY 66 Q
2nd CULLAN G, BERWICKSHIRE 59
3rd CULLAN C, BERWICKSHIRE 30
Class 29 (NC 50) Photography Individual - SENIOR
1st LAUREN, BERWICKSHIRE 47
Class 30 (NC 51) Special Class – A picture for The RDA National Training Centre Individual or Group (maximum 10 people) - JUNIOR
1st DAWSON, BERWICKSHIRE 66 Q
Class 30 (NC 51) Special Class – A picture for The RDA National Training Centre Individual or Group (maximum 10 people) - SENIOR
1st CLAIRE, BERWICKSHIRE 69 Q
As you can see from the results we have had lots of successful entries with many scoring above the threshold (60.0% Dressage, 65% Arts & Crafts) to Qualify (Q) for the virtual National Championships in September.
Entries open on the Monday 12th of July and close on Friday 27th August. Over the next few days packs will be sent to each group containing rosettes and National Championship packs for groups and competitors.
More details are also available on MyRDA under National Championships. Kim plans to deliver trophies to groups rather than post them and will be in touch with more detail.
Finally, a huge thank you to our judges - Sarah, Irene and Shona for taking the time to support us, and to the volunteers and supporters who worked hard to prepare the competitors, horses and ponies for a fantastic competition. Well done everyone!!
