Cotswold RDA

20/01/2026

🐴 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Cotswold RDA 🐴

You will be helping to provide life changing therapy and riding lessons to a handful of our 150 + riders. You don’t even have to be ‘horsey’, we can train you! We can take volunteers from 12 years old.

We are based within the grounds of Cheltenham Racecourse and on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we are open from 8:30 - 18:00. On Wednesday, Friday and Saturday we are open from 8.30 – 15:30. You can do all day or just a few hours to suit you. Working with other volunteers, you’ll be warmly welcomed in a role that is hugely satisfying!

To join our volunteer team please visit our website to download our Volunteer Application Forms, and send them back to us at info@cotswoldrda.org.uk - https://www.cotswoldrda.org.uk/on-the-floor/

15/01/2026

Thank you so much to the Edwards family at Cosy Heart Crafts and Charity Plants Evesham and Bethan, for raising an outstanding £2,100 for Cotswold RDA! ⭐️

Beth and her coach Kate handing the cheque over on Tuesday to the RDA

15/01/2026

Please nominate Cotswold RDA for a grant through Benefact Group

It only takes a moment and we could win up to £5,000! 🌟

12/01/2026

🐴 CRDA Mini Showjumping League Class Winners 🐴

Class 1 Poles on the ground - sponsored by Paladin Financial
https://paladin.financial/
1 Amelie K
2 Amelia H
3 Ciara B
4 Olivia B-G
5 Eleanor T
6 Ava B

Class 2 Mini X Poles - sponsored by Sure Property Group https://www.surepropertygroup.com/
1 Olivia B-G
2 Oscar T
3 Ciara B
4 Harry I
5 Rosie H
6 Milo E

Class 3 30cm - sponsored by JWS Cotswold Builders https://www.jwscotswold.co.uk/
1 Amelie T
2 Rupert N
3 Olivia B-G
4 Harry I
5 Joseph C
6 Giorgia W

Class 4 40cm - sponsored by Lindsay Beckman and Co. https://www.lindsaybeckman.co.uk/
1 Freddie M
2 Hettie N
3 Rupert N
4 Ethan E
5 Joseph C
6 Maisie H

Class 5 50cm - sponsored by Colne Saddlery
1 Danae L
2 Freddie M
3 Ethan E
4 Hettie N
5 Maisie H
6 Beth G

Class 6 60cm - sponsored by Gloucestershire Equine Vets
1 Danae L
2 Freddie M
3 Ethan E
4 Nora H
5 Phoebe A
6 Annabel D

Thank you again to everyone who took part in our mini league, and those who kindly sponsored a class. We had great fun and are already planning our next Show jumping competition date for Sunday 19th April - keep an eye on our page for more details!

All prize winners have been contacted with details on prize collection 🐴

10/01/2026

‼️CANCELLED ‼️

Cotswold RDA Mini Showjumping Cancelled:

As the arena is still frozen we are sad to say that the Cotswold RDA Mini Showjumping is cancelled tomorrow Sunday 11 January 2026.

We will award the league prizes according to the points earned over the last 3 shows.

If you have been placed in the league you will receive an email and we would ask you to collect your rosette & prize from Cotswold RDA between 9 - 4pm weekdays.

🔹 Clear Round:
We may be able to offer clear round showjumping in the indoor arena tomorrow 11th January between 12-3pm.
If you are interested in booking a session at £20 please contact Judith on 07887421327
A final decision on the weather will be made on Sunday morning.

Thank you for supporting Cotswold RDA 🐴

10/01/2026

‼️ Cancelled today - Saturday 10th January - all day ‼️

Due to the conditions at the arena, and for health and safety reasons, we have decided to cancel all lesssons today.

Please stay safe ❄️

07/01/2026

🌾 Hay! We Need Your Help 🌾

At Cotswold RDA, our 14 incredible ponies are at the heart of everything we do🐴💛

Due to the cold weather, we have had to cancel most of our lessons so far this week. This of course means our income is significantly reduced, so once again we are asking for your help and generosity in donating to our hay appeal.

Just £6.50 buys a bale of hay, enough to keep one of our much-loved ponies warm, healthy and ready to make a difference to the riders who depend on them.

✨ How you can help:

💛 Donate via JustGiving: https://www.justgiving.com/page/crdahayappeal2025

💛 Or use our online donation form: https://cotswoldrda.beaconforms.com/form/4621cb44

Help Cotswold RDA raise money to support Cotswold RDA

05/01/2026

‼️ Tuesday 6th January - Cancelled Morning and After-School lessons ‼️

We have decided to cancel our lessons in the morning (up to 12pm) and after-school (4pm to 5:20pm) lessons tomorrow, again due to the freezing temperatures and conditions at the arena.

Our afternoon (1pm to 3:30pm) lessons will be running as normal, if anything changes we will contact riders and volunteers tomorrow morning.

Thank you for your cooperation and please do stay safe 🐴

04/01/2026

‼️ Monday 5th January - ALL LESSONS CANCELLED ‼️

Due to health and safety reasons, following the current freezing weather conditions, we have decided to cancel all lessons tomorrow (Monday 5th January).
Please don't arrive for your lesson/volunteering as the arena will be closed.

We will keep everyone updated regarding the rest of the week as it progresses. Stay safe ❄️

02/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Due to weather warnings, it is likely we may have to cancel some lessons next week.
Please do keep an eye on our social media, we will keep you updated.

Please stay safe🐴

31/12/2025

What a year 2025 has been! 🌟

From our 60th Anniversary celebration, to our Carolokee and everything in between, there never was a dull moment 🐴

Support comes in so many forms, and we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported Cotswold RDA this year in one way or another. Your generosity and kindness truly make a world of difference to us 💚

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and joyful New Year from everyone at Cotswold RDA! 💙✨ 🎆