The Spring 2012 British Dressage Eastern Region para newsletter is available here. It has information on a number of up-coming events, two of which are happening at the College of West Anglia. All the events are open to RDA and Para Riders.

Thursday, December 8th was our last lesson of the winter term and the riders performed an excellent musical ride put together by Gay Redman. They also took part in some gymkhana races. Well done to all our riders! Afterwards, everyone enjoyed a well earned hot chocolate, mince pies and other goodies. Thank you to everyone who brought along such delicious food, and a big thank you to all our helpers. Happy Christmas!

Some snippets from the December 2011 RDA update.

• RDA has a range of Christmas cards and gifts available to order online.
• RDA has been chosen by The Daily Telegraph for its Christmas Charity Appeal.
• Changes to inheritance tax mean that individuals can donate more of their estate to charity without reducing the amount they leave to family and friends. Under the new legislation – announced in this year’s budget – people who leave 10% or more of their net estate to charity can benefit from a 10% reduction in inheritance tax.