Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) is recognising and celebrating the support of the hundreds of equine vets who work with RDA Groups across the UK. ‘The RDA Vet of the Year’ award, sponsored by Merial Animal Health, is nominated by RDA Groups and the winner announced at the charity’s Gala Awards evening in September, hosted by Clare Balding.
Vets are recognised for the help they offer RDA, the times they have gone ‘over and above’ to help a pony or horse and the difference their support has made to an RDA Group.
“So many of our Groups rely on the extraordinary support and expertise of their local equine vet,” says RDA Chief Executive, Ed Bracher. “We know how grateful our volunteers and riders are for the care their ponies and horses receive, and this award is a great chance to say ‘thank you’ from all of us at RDA. This award has also opened our eyes to the level of support some vet practices give to their local RDA Groups – including free workshops and training, help with fundraising and even free consultations. ”
“We are proud to support the RDA Vet of the Year Award for the third consecutive year,” said Louise Radford of Merial Animal Health. “RDA Group Vets work extremely hard and continually go the extra mile, this award is a chance to acknowledge their huge commitment and contribution. It’s always a joy to read the citations and we are very much looking forward to this year’s event.”
The RDA Gala Awards will take place at Lord’s Cricket Ground on 30 September 2015 with special guests, Clare Balding, Jonathan Agnew and Alastair Stewart.
For tickets to the RDA Gala Awards email Sal Atkinson satkinson@rda.org.uk
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