Dogwood supports RDA champion

Dogwood worker, Rosie Mott spent yesterday perfecting her plaiting skills with Arundel RDA champion pony Shamnus in ready for the RDA National Championships at Hartpury next weekend.

The skewbald pony, who is one of the favorites at Arundel Riding School, is to be partnered with one of Arundel RDA's top young riders for the Dressage and 'Countryside Challenge' elements of the competition.

The pairing managed to take 2nd place in the dressage last year for their group and are now looking to go one better this year and take the title.

Traveling with the pair to act as groom, Rosie is frantically trying to improve upon her current plaiting skills, which she herself has described as "atrocious", to ensure that the pair stand the best possible chance of achieving their first place goal.

For more information about the RDA championships and about becoming a volunteer, visit the RDA website at http://www.rda.org.uk/