SHIRLEY HARRIS
Chairman
I started riding when I was 8 until my teens, and started again in my 30s. I first vounteered for RDA some 5 years ago. When I retired I wanted to do some voluntary work. I knew of the RDA and jumped at the chance to volunteer. It is a very rewarding way to spend time. I am delighted to have helped start and to continue to be involved in Shedfield RDA. It is a joy to work with the other Trustees, volunteers and riders. The major part of my working life was spent as an IT professional. This is so much more fun!
ANN-MARIE
Treasurer
I first learnt to ride as I young child until my early teens, and returned to it when I bought my first horse two and a half years ago. I had wanted to get involved with the RDA for a number of years but work commitments would not allow. When I changed jobs and undertook a college course, I finally had the time to volunteer and I joined a local group, where I met Shirley and found Woody, my wonderful horse. I enjoy riding very much and I love seeing other people getting as much out of it as I do. My career has been spent in finance, so I naturally became the treasurer of our new group, and it's much more fun! It is great to be part of a team that have formed a new RDA group and I look forward to many years of providing happy, rewarding and stimulating riding to others who enjoy it too.
FIONA REARDON
Secreatary
I didn’t start riding until later in life ... but I have always loved horses from when I was very young. It wasn’t until my daughter became fond of horse riding that I really got into it. I bought a horse a couple of years ago for both my daughter and myself to look after and ride. It has been a major learning curve and hard work but rewarding. I met Ann-Marie at the stables where I kept my horse and volunteered to help with the RDA group. I became Secretary, which is perfect for me as my background is in Hotel, Catering and Event Management, so my skills are business management, marketing and administration, so as I am sure if you ask anyone, they will tell you ... I love paperwork! As I now run my own business I don’t have a lot of time to help in the sessions ... but I am heavily involved with the organization behind the scenes and administration. I am looking forward to helping make this a well run and happy RDA group for both the riders and volunteers that take part.
PHILIPPA LESTER
Trustee and Instructor
Philippa is the manager at Shedfield Riding School and Livery. She has been around horses all her life. Being a qualified riding instructor she is a great asset to our group.
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