Human dressage competition raises hundreds for NHS

West Sussex Riding Club offered e-dressage competitions to its riders.
One of the competitorsOne of the competitors
One of the competitors

Rosie Eustace from WSRC which is in Aldingbourne, said: "Once the lockdown began many people stopped riding to ease pressure on the NHS so we decided to see if the riders would perform the tests without their horses and raise money for the Love Your Hospital charity at the same time."

The riders videoed themselves riding a dressage at home it was then judged and scored.

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Rosie added: "We were really pleased with entries and people had clearly had a lot of fun making their videos. We raised £315 initially but have just received an anonymous donation of £100 taking the total to £415."

To view one of the winning tests click herePauline Williams, chairman of WSRC, said: “A big thank you to all the competitors who entertained us. To the sponsors Osborne Refrigeration and A Dogs Pride who will distribute the rosettes and prizes. To the judges Charlotte Lassetter, Marcelle Annette Ward, and Julia Walker who managed the arduous task whilst social distancing, to everyone who has donated money raised for the Western Sussex Hospitals, Hospital Heroes Covid-19 appeal.

A huge thank you on behalf of all of us to the NHS, carers and all key workers."

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