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Sunday 13th to Tuesday 15th April 2025 Special Olympics North West Equestrian Wirral Riding Centre B Dressage (70.29%) B Working Trail (94.16%) B Horse Care & Knowledge (90.66%) Level B, Overall Champion (82.33%) - GOLD 
Oliver competed in Cheshire at the Special Olympics North West Equestrian Competition held at the Wirral Riding Centre. Riders from the North West, Eastern Region, South West and Yorkshire & Humberside competed over the three day event. Oliver rode a bay horse called Daisy from the Wirral Riding Centre. 
Monday 31st March 2025 Dressage Anywhere Qualifier Grade 4 Championship Test (68.25%) - SECOND Qualified for National Championship 
Sunday 16th March 2025 CLUB AWARDS Oliver was presented with the Equestrian Award at his club prize-giving afternoon, which was held via Zoom. EQUESTRIAN AWARD  Oliver won the award in recognition of his equestrian achievements in 2024 at Special Olympics, RDA and mainstream shows and competitions. Friday 28th February 2025 Dressage Anywhere Qualifier Grade 4 Championship Test (67.75%) - FIRST 
Tuesday 28th January 2025 Dressage Anywhere Qualifier Grade 4 Championship Test (68.75%) - FIRST 
Monday 25th November 2024 Special Olympics GB Virtual Dressage Competition Level A Test 1 (69.00%) - GOLD Level A Test 2 (69.76%) - GOLD Level B Test 1 (68.52%) - GOLD Level B Test 2 (69.41%) - GOLD 
Oliver competed in the inaugural Special Olympics GB Virtual Dressage Competition. This new competition format for Special Olympics GB offered a chance for riders across the UK to compete at their home venues on familiar horses without the expense of travelling and added to the existing schedule of ‘live’ equestrian competitions on the Event Calendar. Athletes were filmed riding their tests and videos were published on YouTube for judging. Oliver was delighted to finish in First Place in all four of his tests. Friday 15th to Sunday 17th November 2024 RDA Virtual National Championships Grade 4 Championship Test (69.00%) - SECOND, Reserve National Champion Grade 4 Freestyle to Music (69.00%) - FIRST, National Champion Oliver competed at the RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) National Championships held across three days Friday 15th to Sunday 17th November. The competition attracted over 350 entries from riders across the UK and overseas. The event took place virtually and video entries of the top placed riders were broadcast on Facebook and YouTube with live commentary from Paralympics GB dressage rider Erin Orford and international dressage rider Lauren O'Hagan. 
Oliver, riding BLS Sophie, finished as Reserve National Champions in the Grade 4 Championship Dressage competition. In the Grade 4 Freestyle to Music, Oliver and BLS Sophie, performed to a medley of 80s music, finishing in First Place. 
Oliver said, "I am so happy to be National Champion in Dressage to Music for three years running." Monday 28th October 2024 Special Olympics Halloween Event Equitation - GOLD Working Trails - GOLD Horse Care & Knowledge - GOLD Highest Placed Rider 
Saturday 13th July 2024 RDA National Dressage Anywhere Championships: RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (61.75%) - THIRD 
Sunday 7th to Tuesday 9th April 2024 Special Olympics North West Equestrian Wirral Riding Centre B Dressage (71.00%)- GOLD B Working Trail (97.50%) - GOLD B Horse Care & Knowledge (94.00%) - GOLD 
Oliver competed in Cheshire at the Special Olympics North West Equestrian Competition held at the Wirral Riding Centre. Riders from the North West, Eastern Region, South West, Yorkshire & Humberside and Grampian, Scotland competed over the three day event. 
Oliver rode a horse called Ron from the Wirral Riding Centre. Oliver’s first event was Level B Dressage, where he won gold with a score of 71.00%. Oliver also won gold in the Working Trail, which involved riders learning a floor plan to negotiate a course of poles and other obstacles, with a fantastic score of 97.50%. In the Horse Care and Knowledge test, Oliver achieved a new personal best score of 94.00% to win his third gold medal of the competition. For his successes over the three days, Oliver was presented with an Achievement Award rosette. Monday 1st April 2024 Unaffiliated Easter Dressage Preliminary 2 (65.68%) - FIRST Preliminary 18 (66.92%) - SECOND 
Friday 29th December 2023 Virtus World Para-Equestrian Video Competition Round 2 FEI Grade 4 Intermediate A - TENTH FEI Grade 4 Novice B - TENTH Overall Team competition - BRONZE 
Oliver competed at the Autumn 2023 Round 2 Virtus World Para-Equestrian Video Competition, representing Great Britain at the competition for the ninth time. Oliver competed in the Intermediate A and Novice B tests at Performance Level, riding BLS Sophie. Oliver’s skillful riding on Sophie earned them two Tenth placings in the individual competition and Bronze in the Team event against riders from Australia, Chinese Taipei, France and Germany. 
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November 2023 RDA Virtual National Championships Class 19 - Grade 4 Championship Test (69.00%) - FIRST, National Champion Class 44 - Grade 4 Freestyle to Music (71.50%) - FIRST, National Champion 
Oliver competed at the RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) National Championships held across two days Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November. The competition attracted over 400 entries from riders across the UK. Oliver won two national titles in dressage. The event took place virtually and video entries of the top placed riders were broadcast on Facebook and YouTube with live commentary from equestrian podcaster Rosie Russell and international dressage rider Lauren O'Hagan. 
Oliver and BLS Bailey finished as overall Class winners and National Champions in the Grade 4 Championship Dressage competition. In the Grade 4 Freestyle to Music, Oliver, riding BLS Sophie, performed to a medley of music from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, finishing in First Place with a new personal best score and achieving the highest mark in all freestyle classes over the entire weekend. Oliver said, "I am so excited to be double National Champion and happy to win riding Bailey because it was my last ride on Bailey, he is now enjoying a well-deserved retirement." Monday 28th August 2023 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (68.00%) - FIRST 
Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd August 2023 Special Olympics Equestrian Competition Dressage (76%) - SILVER Horse Care & Knowledge (84%) - SILVER Working Trails (84%) - GOLD 
Monday 24th July 2023 Virtus World Para-Equestrian Video Competition Round 1 Oliver competed at the Spring 2023 Virtus World Para-Equestrian Video Competition. Hosted by Virtus (World Intellectual Impairment Sport organisation), the competition attracted the very best riders with learning disabilities from around the world. 
Representing Great Britain at this competition for the eighth time, Oliver competed in both the Novice A and Introductory B tests at Performance Level. Against riders from Australia, Chinese Taipei, France, Spain and USA, Oliver’s skillful riding on Bailey earned them Sixth and Seventh places. 
Saturday 15th July 2023 RDA National Dressage Anywhere Championships: RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (67.75%) - FIRST, NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Sunday 30th April 2023 Global Showing Online Horse Show Best Canter - SIXTH Springtime - Special Award 
Monday 10th April 2023 Unaffiliated Easter Dressage Preliminary 1 (62.63%) - SECOND Preliminary 2 (61.89%) - FOURTH 
Friday 31st March 2023 Global Showing Online Horse Show Best Calendar Shot - FIFTH Condition & Turnout - SIXTH Bays & Blacks - Special Award 
Wednesday 16th November 2022 Virtus World Para-Equestrian Competition 
Oliver was delighted to be selected to represent Great Britain at the 2022 World Para-Equestrian Competition. Hosted by Virtus (World Intellectual Impairment Sport organisation), the competition attracted the very best riders with learning disabilities from around the world. 
This year Oliver entered four dressage tests in the Spring and Autumn Rounds of the championship. Competing against riders from America, France, Spain, Germany and Australia, Oliver’s skillful riding earned him Fourth, Sixth and Seventh Places. 
Saturday 29th October 2022 RDA Virtual National Championships Class 7 - Grade 4 Championship Test (64.75%) - SECOND Class 19 - Grade 4 Freestyle to Music (70.00%) - FIRST, National Champion 
 Oliver competed at the RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) Virtual National Championships, held across two days Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October. Over 550 competitors took part from around the UK. Videos of the top placed rides were broadcast on Facebook and YouTube with live commentary from equestrian podcaster Rosie Russell and international dressage rider Lauren O'Hagan. 
 Oliver, riding Bailey, finished in Second Place in the Grade 4 Championship Dressage Class. Oliver and Bailey also rode to a medley of Wombles music in the Freestyle class, finishing in First Place with a new Personal Best score in freestyle. 
Thursday 27th October 2022 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (67.00%) - FIRST 
Saturday 27th August 2022 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (62.50%) - FIRST 
Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th August 2022 Special Olympics Equestrian Competition Dressage (69.41%) - SILVER Horse Care & Knowledge (68.67%) - BRONZE Working Trails (90.00%) - GOLD 
Wednesday 27th July 2022 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (68.00%) - FIRST 
Saturday 16th July 2022 RDA National Dressage Anywhere Championships: RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (67.35%) - SIXTH RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (62.75%) - SECOND 
Thursday 30th June 2022 Global Showing Online Horse Show Father's Day Special - SIXTH 
Friday 10th June 2022 Unaffiliated Dressage Preliminary 18 (66.54%) - THIRD Novice 27 (63.75%) - SIXTH (new PB) 
Tuesday 31st May 2022 Global Showing Online Horse Show Condition & Turnout - EIGHTH Shiniest Coat - EIGHTH Geldings - EIGHTH 
Saturday 30th April 2022 Global Showing Online Horse Show Condition & Turnout - THIRD Veteran Horses - SIXTH 
Monday 18th April 2022 Unaffiliated 'Stressless' Dressage Preliminary 2 (66.90%) - FIRST Novice 24 (65.22%) - FIRST 
Thursday 31st March 2022 Global Showing Online Horse Show Newcomer (Sophie) - FIRST Geldings - SECOND 
Monday 28th February 2022 Global Showing Online Horse Show Newcomer (Bailey) - FIRST Open Ridden - NINTH 
Monday 31st January 2022 Global Showing Online Horse Show Veteran Horses - SIXTH, SEVENTH Veteran Horses - SPECIAL AWARD 
Wednesday 15th December 2021 Showdown International Dressage Walk, Trot, Canter Freestyle to Music (65.50%) - FIRST 
Oliver enjoyed his first experience competing in freestyle dressage to music in a 20m x 60m long arena. Oliver and Bailey rode their test to a medley of Christmas brass band music. 
Monday 4th October 2021 Virtus World Para-Equestrian Competition Virtus Senior Dressage Test: Oliver riding Bailey - EIGHTH Oliver riding Sophie - NINTH Oliver represented Great Britain at the 5th World Para-Equestrian Competition during October. Hosted by Virtus (World Intellectual Impairment Sport organisation), the competition attracted the very best riders with learning disabilities from around the world, enabling them to compete internationally via video entry during the Covid-19 pandemic. 
This year saw Oliver submit four entries on two different horses. Competing against riders from America, France, Spain, Germany, Russia and Australia, Oliver’s fantastic riding earned him two placings in the Top Ten! 
Saturday 25th September 2021 RDA Virtual National Championships Grade 4 Championship Test (70.00%) - THIRD 
Oliver competed at the RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) Virtual National Championships, held across two days Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th September. Over 300 competitors took part from around the UK. Videos of the prize wining rides were broadcast on Facebook and YouTube with live commentary from Horse & Country TV’s Jenny Rudall. 
Oliver, riding Bailey, finished in Third Place in the Grade 4 Championship Dressage Class with a new Personal Best score at the National Championships. 
Friday 27th August 2021 Unaffiliated Dressage League - Championship Show Preliminary 7 (68.18%) - FOURTH Preliminary 14 (67.50%) - FOURTH Preliminary 7 League - CHAMPION Riding School League - CHAMPION 
Oliver's results throughout the Summer League earned him an invitation to compete at the end of season Championship Show. Oliver, riding Bailey, finished the season as Champion in the Prelim 7 Class. 
Oliver also won the Riding School Dressage Championship, finishing the season with the highest points score across all Senior Classes for a rider competing on a riding school horse. 
Friday 13th August 2021 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 7 (65.68%) - FOURTH Preliminary 14 (65.58%) - SIXTH 
Friday 23rd July 2021 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 7 (70.45%) - FIRST Preliminary 14 (70.77%) - FIRST 
Monday 12th July 2021 RDA Virtual Regional Dressage Qualifier Grade 4 Championship Test (70.00%) - FIRST 
This year, the Riding for the Disabled Association held a virtual show where riders submitted videos of their dressage tests. Oliver rode the Grade 4 test on Bailey, finishing in First Place and qualifying for the National Championships in September. 
Friday 2nd July 2021 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 7 (67.04%) - THIRD Preliminary 14 (64.42%) - SIXTH 
Friday 25th June 2021 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 7 (66.36%) Preliminary 14 (64.04%) 
Friday 11th June 2021 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 7 (72.05%) - FIRST Preliminary 14 (71.54%) - SECOND 
Monday 3rd May 2021 Unaffiliated 'Stressless' Dressage Preliminary 1 (68.95%) - THIRD Preliminary 12 (68.89%) - THIRD 
Monday 16th November 2020 BHS National Riding School Championships Riding Schools Equitation Test 2 
Friday 30th October 2020 Unaffiliated Riding School Championships Riding Schools Equitation Test 2 (72.70%) - FIRST 
Thursday 22nd October 2020 Virtus World Para-Equestrian Competition Virtus Senior Dressage Test: Oliver riding Bailey (64.080%) - FIFTH Oliver riding Mia (62.126%) - NINTH Oliver represented Great Britain at the 4th World Para-Equestrian Competition during October. Hosted by Virtus (World Intellectual Impairment Sport organisation), the competition attracted the very best riders with learning disabilities from around the world, enabling them to compete internationally via video entry during the Covid-19 pandemic. This year saw Oliver submit two entries on different horses. Competing against riders from America, France, Spain, Germany and Australia, Oliver’s fantastic riding earned him two placings in the Top Ten! 
Oliver and Bailey finished in Fifth Place overall and are the only partnership to have been prize winners every year since the event began in 2017. Oliver and Mia took Ninth Place with a new personal best score for Mia in this competition. Oliver said, “Representing Great Britain gives me an amazing feeling of pride and the extra courage and determination to continue to train hard, compete and strive for higher achievements.” 
Oliver’s Coach, Gemma, worked with Oliver to enter the competition through the UK Sports Association (UKSA), Great Britain’s Virtus member, who select, manage and support the GB Team to compete at Virtus’s programme of international Championships. Genevieve Gordon-Thomson, Chair of UKSA told Oliver, ”Know how proud of you we are at UKSA. The horse world is lucky to have you and your team.” 
Friday 25th September 2020 Royal Windsor Horse Show Grade 4 (Bailey) - SECOND Grade 4 (Mia) - FIRST RDA Dressage Challenge (Mia) - EIGHTH  The world famous Royal Windsor Horse Show (held annually since 1943) went virtual and this year, featured the Riding for the Disabled Association Dressage Challenge. This new dressage competition was open to para riders and RDA members via video entry. Oliver competed on two horses, Bailey and Mia, and finished in First and Second places in the Grade 4 test. Oliver, riding Mia, made the Top Ten in the Challenge competition, achieving a magnificent Eighth Place. Oliver and Mia’s dressage was streamed live on YouTube with commentary from British FEI Para Dressage judge, John Robinson. 
Friday 4th September 2020 Unaffiliated Dressage Preliminary 18 (63.26%) - THIRD Novice 24 (61.95%) - FOURTH 
Friday 21st August 2020 Unaffiliated Dressage League - Championship Show Preliminary 2 (71.72%) - SECOND Preliminary 12 (71.85%) - THIRD Preliminary 2 League - RESERVE CHAMPION Riding School League - CHAMPION 
Oliver's results throughout the Summer League earned him an invitation to ride in the end of season Championship Show. Oliver, riding Bailey, finished the season as Reserve Champion in the Prelim 2 Class. Oliver also claimed First Place across all Senior Classes for a rider competing in the Summer Dressage League on a riding school horse. 
Friday 7th August 2020 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 2 (73.79%) - FIRST Preliminary 12 (73.89%) - SECOND 
Friday 24th July 2020 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 2 (64.83%) - FIRST Preliminary 12 (63.52%) - EIGHTH 
Friday 10th July 2020 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 2 (70.17%) - SECOND Preliminary 12 (68.70%) - THIRD 
Friday 26th June 2020 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 2 (63.10%) - SIXTH Preliminary 12 (63.33%) - SEVENTH 
Monday 17th February 2020 BHS Riding School Championships Regional Qualifiers: Class 5 - Senior Dressage (walk/trot/canter) - SECOND 
Oliver competed at this year’s British Horse Society (BHS) Riding School Championships Regional Qualifiers, a mainstream (non-disabled) event. Oliver, riding Bailey, competed in Senior Dressage and finished in second place. Oliver was presented with a qualifying rosette and an invitation to represent his riding school in dressage at the National Championships in Warwickshire. Monday 21st October 2019 Virtus (INAS) World Para-Equestrian Competition FEI Grade 4 Novice Test A: Oliver riding Bailey (65.949%) - FOURTH Oliver riding Mia (60.862%) - TENTH 
Oliver competed for Great Britain at the 3rd World Para-Equestrian Video Competition, hosted by Virtus: World Intellectual Impairment Sport (formerly INAS). The competition offered the very best riders with intellectual impairments from around the world, the chance to compete internationally. This year saw Oliver submit two entries on different horses. Competing against riders from America, Asia, Europe and Oceania, Oliver’s amazing riding earned him two Top Ten placings! Oliver, riding Bailey, finished in Fourth Place overall, retaining their ranking from last year and obtaining a new personal best score which was less than 2% behind the first placed rider. “Bailey did a great test for me and I am very happy to be a prize winner for Great Britain again,” said Oliver. Oliver was also delighted to take Tenth Place riding Mia, a horse he began riding earlier this year. 
Oliver’s Coach, Gemma, worked with Oliver to enter the competition through the UK Sports Association (UKSA), Great Britain’s Virtus member, who select, manage and support the GB Team to compete at Virtus’s programme of international Championships. Friday 27th September 2019 Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Level B Dressage (76.40%) - FIRST Level B Working Trails (83.50%) - FIRST 
Friday 30th August 2019 Unaffiliated Dressage League - Championship Show Preliminary 18 (75.19% new PB) - THIRD Preliminary 18 League - CHAMPION Riding School League - CHAMPION 
Oliver's results throughout the Summer League earned him an invitation to ride in the end of season Championship Show. Oliver, riding Bailey, finished the season as Overall Champion in the Prelim 18 Class, having won four out of the six shows. Oliver also claimed First Place across all Classes for a rider competing on a riding school horse. 
Friday 30th August 2019 Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Equestrian Level B Dressage - BRONZE Level B Working Trails - GOLD Horse Care & Knowledge - SILVER Level B - OVERALL HIGHEST PLACED RIDER 
Tuesday 27th August 2019 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (67.06%) - FIRST RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (66.00%) - FIRST 
Friday 2nd August 2019 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 18 (70.77%) - FIRST 
Friday 19th July 2019 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 18 (70.57%) - FIRST 
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th July 2019 RDA (Riding for the Disabled) National Championships Hartpury, Gloucester 
Oliver enjoyed a fantastic weekend, competing at the RDA National Championships, held at Hartpury College, Gloucester between the 12th and 14th July, returning home at the end of the weekend with six rosettes and two gold medals. On the Friday afternoon, the Championships opened with a Golden Anniversary parade to celebrate 50 years of the Riding for the Disabled Association in Great Britain. The parade took place in front of guest of honour and RDA Patron, Princess Anne, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. Oliver was selected by his RDA region to be a featured rider and to carry the banner to lead in the team and was thrilled to see this broadcast on BBC Countryfile. 
Class 49 - Countryside Challenge (84.50%) - THIRD Oliver’s first riding event of the weekend was the Countryside Challenge course, riding Justin Thyme on Saturday afternoon. Oliver successfully steered Justin through, around, over and under the obstacles to finish in Third Place with a score of 84.5%. 
Class 73b - I/D Championship Dressage (64.50%) - FOURTH On Sunday morning, Oliver competed in the I/D Walk and Trot Championship Test. Oliver and Justin's score earned them Fourth Place in a very big, competitive Class. 
Class 80 - I/D Dressage Freestyle (61.25%) - SEVENTH Later, in the afternoon, Oliver rode his Freestyle to Music in the International Indoor Arena. Oliver’s routine was to a medley of hits from the 1980s group Madness. RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship Show Awards: RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (67.35%) - GOLD RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (71.50%) - GOLD 
Oliver took part in the RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship Show. Online qualifiers were held each month from August through to March and riders with the highest scores were invited to the Championships. Oliver and his horse Bailey qualified in the Grade 3 and Grade 4 classes and won First Place in both classes, becoming 2019 double RDA National Champions in Dressage Anywhere. During the Championships, Oliver also gained a Distinction in Horse Care & Knowledge. Friday 5th July 2019 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 18 (72.11%) - FIRST 
Friday 21st June 2019 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 18 (73.07%) - FIRST 
Friday 7th June 2019 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 18 (65.57%) - FOURTH 
Saturday 1st June 2019 Regional RDA Championship Qualifiers: Class 8 - Dressage Grade 4 Championship Test (63.75%) - FIRST Class 13 - Dressage ID Championship Test (61.25%) - SECOND Class 39 - Countryside Challenge (76.50%) - FIRST 
Oliver's scores earned him qualification rosettes in all three classes with an invitation to compete at the RDA National Championships to be held in July. Tuesday 28th May 2019 RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship Show RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (67.35%) - FIRST RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (71.50%) - FIRST 
 Oliver’s winning scores from the series Qualifiers, gained him entry to the National 2019 RDA Online Dressage Championship Show. Following final judging, Oliver learned that he was the Overall Champion in both the Grade 3 Class (walk/trot) and the Grade 4 Class (walk/trot/canter). Wednesday 24th April 2019 BHS Riding School National Championships: Class 5 - Senior Dressage (74.05%) - FOURTH 
Oliver competed at this year’s British Horse Society (BHS) Riding School National Championships, held at Onley Grounds Equestrian Complex, Rugby. The competition was a mainstream (non-disabled) event and Oliver was delighted to be part of the team representing his riding school. Oliver, riding Bailey, competed in Senior Dressage and finished in Fourth Place, equalling their Personal Best score of 74.05%. Monday 8th April 2019 Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Level B Dressage (67.22%) - SECOND Level B Working Trails (98.18%) - FIRST Level B Horse Care & Knowledge (100.00%) 
Saturday 30th March 2019 Dressage Anywhere RDA ID Championship Test (70.75%) - SECOND RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (66.47%) - THIRD RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (66.00%) - THIRD 
Thursday 28th February 2019 Dressage Anywhere RDA ID Championship Test (70.50%) - FIRST RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (67.94%) - SECOND RDA Grade 4 Championship Test (71.25%) - FIRST 
Monday 18th February 2019 BHS Riding School Championships Regional Qualifiers: Class 5 - Senior Dressage (walk/trot/canter) - FIRST 
Oliver competed at this year’s British Horse Society (BHS) Riding School Championships Regional Qualifiers, a mainstream (non-disabled) event. Oliver, riding Bailey, competed in Senior Dressage and won their Class with a new Personal Best score of 74.05%. Oliver and Bailey were presented with a purple qualifying rosette and an invitation to represent their riding school in dressage at the National Championships in Warwickshire later in the Spring. Monday 8th October 2018 Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Level B Dressage (71.9%) - FIRST Level B Working Trails (88.18%) - FOURTH Level B Horse Care & Knowledge (100%) 
Sunday 7th October 2018 INAS World Para-Equestrian Competition FEI Grade 4 Novice Test A (63.448%) - FOURTH 
Oliver, representing Great Britain, finished in fourth place in the 2nd INAS World Para Equestrian Competition. This year’s event saw competitors from the USA, Australia and Europe performing the FEI Grade 4 Novice A test at their home venues and submitting videos for assessment by three international judges. Oliver, riding Bailey, is thrilled with his fourth place finish and excited to be one of this year’s six prize winners from around the world and is delighted to be the top male rider in the competition. “I was so happy to ride wearing my special dressage jacket with the Union Jack flag,” said Oliver, “I was very pleased that Bailey helped me ride a great test. My coach has taught me lots of things to improve my riding.” 
Tracey McCillen, Chief Executive, UK Sports Association for People with Learning Disability said, “We are very proud of Oliver’s success.” Friday 14th September 2018 Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Equestrian Level B Dressage (92.00%) - GOLD Level B Working Trails (96.00%) - GOLD Horse Care & Knowledge (87.00%) - SILVER Level B - OVERALL HIGHEST PLACED RIDER 
Friday 24th August 2018 Unaffiliated Dressage League - Championship Show Preliminary 12 (72.04%) - THIRD Preliminary 12 Overall - RESERVE CHAMPION Riding School Overall - FIFTH 
Oliver's scores throughout the Summer League earned him an invitation to compete at the end of season Championship Show. Oliver, riding Bailey, finished the season as Reserve Champion in the Prelim 12 Class. Oliver and Bailey also claimed Fifth Place across all Classes for a rider competing on a riding school horse. Friday 27th July 2018 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 12 (71.11%) - FIRST 
Sunday 15th July 2018 RDA (Riding for the Disabled) National Championships Hartpury, Gloucester 
Oliver had a super time competing at the RDA National Championships, held at Hartpury College, Gloucester between the 13th and 15th July and returned home at the end of the weekend with eight rosettes and three medals. Class 80 - I/D Championship Dressage (68.25%) - THIRD On Sunday morning, Oliver rode a bay horse called Brandy from Penniwells RDA in the I/D Walk and Trot Championship Test, due to Oliver’s regular RDA horse going lame just before the Championships. After a few minutes getting acquainted with Brandy in the collecting ring, they performed in Arena 8. Oliver and Brandy's score of 68.25% earned them Third Place in a very big, competitive Class. 
Class 87 - I/D Dressage Freestyle (64.75%) - SECOND Later, in the afternoon, Oliver rode his Freestyle to Music in the International Arena. Oliver’s routine was to a medley of hits from 80s pop band Madness and earned Oliver and horse Bobby a Runner-Up spot in the Freestyle competition. In this class, Oliver was riding on another borrowed horse that had never practiced the floorplan or heard the music. 
RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship Show Awards: RDA ID Walk and Trot Test (70.25%) - SILVER RDA Grade 2 Intermediate Test (67.22%) - SIXTH RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (69.41%) - GOLD RDA Grade 4 Intro Test (69.09%) - SILVER 
Oliver is the 2018 RDA National Champion in Dressage Anywhere. Online qualifiers were held each month from August through to March and riders with the highest scores were invited to film their tests again in May to be entered into the Championships. Oliver and his horse Bailey qualified in four different classes and won medals in three classes. Oliver embraced as much of the National event as possible; he gained a Distinction in Horse Care & Knowledge as well as a Fourth Place in the Individual Sculpture Competition. Friday 13th July 2018 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 12 (71.66%) - THIRD 
Friday 29th June 2018 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 12 (68.14%) - THIRD 
Friday 15th June 2018 Unaffiliated Dressage League Preliminary 12 (70.18%) - THIRD 
Saturday 2nd June 2018 Regional RDA Championship Dressage Qualifiers: Class 13 - ID Championship Test (walk/trot) - FIRST 
Oliver's score of 68.25% was the highest mark across all the Championship Dressage classes that day. Oliver, riding Justin, qualified in their Class for the RDA National Championships to be held in July. Friday 1st June 2018 RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship Show RDA ID Walk and Trot Test (70.25%) - SILVER RDA Grade 2 Intermediate Test (67.22%) - SIXTH RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (69.41%) - GOLD RDA Grade 4 Intro Test (69.09%) - SILVER 
Oliver’s scores from the series Qualifiers gained him entry to the National 2018 RDA Online Dressage Championship Show. Following final judging, Oliver learned that he was the Overall Champion in the Grade 3 Class (walk/trot). He also won silver medals for the ID Class (walk/trot) and the Grade 4 Class (walk/trot/canter). Friday 20th April 2018 Unaffiliated Dressage Preliminary 7 (72.27%) - THIRD 
Wednesday 28th February 2018 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade 2 Intermediate Test (71.94%) - SECOND RDA ID Championship Test (71.25%) - FIRST 
Friday 23rd February 2018 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (70.29%) - FIRST RDA Grade 4 Intro Test (70.00%) - FIRST 
Saturday 9th September 2017 INAS World Para-Equestrian Competition FEI Grade 4 Novice Test A (63.73%) - THIRD 
Oliver has made history as the first rider from Great Britain to compete in the inaugural International Federation for Intellectual Impairment Sport (INAS) equestrian competition. Equestrian was added to the INAS sports programme in 2016 to provide the very best riders with intellectual impairments from around the world, the chance to compete internationally. 
The opportunity to represent Great Britain has been 20 years in the making for Oliver, ever since he started riding at the age of five. Horses have had an enormous impact on Oliver and he is delighted to be representing his country. Oliver and 13 other competitors from the USA, Australia and Europe entered the INAS para-equestrian event. Riders performed the required dressage routine at their home venues and submitted videos for assessment by three international judges. The video judging format made competition more accessible to athletes from around the world without the expense of transporting horses overseas. 
Oliver’s Coach, Gemma, worked with Oliver to enter the video through INAS member UK Sports Association. Oliver rode Bailey, a wonderful bay horse who helped Oliver to perform a superb dressage test. Tracey McCillen, Chief Executive, UK Sports Association for People with Learning Disability said, “It is a great achievement for Oliver, and a great achievement for the UK to have a talented young man represent us in the INAS Championships. Oliver is such an elegant and accomplished sportsman, which I know is as a result of some real hard work, training and commitment to his sport.” Oliver finished in third place behind Russia’s Ekatarina Kirienkova and Sui Watts from Australia. Oliver was presented with his prize rosette by Bernard Atha CBE, Chairman and President of UK Sports Association. 
Sunday 3rd September 2017 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (69.12%) - SECOND 
Monday 28th August 2017 Unaffiliated Dressage Preliminary 18 (68.07%) - FOURTH 
Friday 28th July 2017 Unaffiliated Dressage Preliminary 2 (66.20%) - FIFTH 
Friday 15th July 2017 RDA National Championships Hartpury, Gloucester RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship Show Awards RDA Grade 4 Intro Test - GOLD RDA Grade 3 Championship Test - FOURTH 
At the awards ceremony, Oliver was presented with a gold medal and red rosette for winning the Grade 4 (walk/trot/canter) RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship. Oliver also picked up a fourth place in the Grade 3 Class, riding Bailey. Tuesday 4th July 2017 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (67.94%) - FIRST 
Friday 30th June 2017 Unaffiliated Dressage Preliminary 2 (65.68%) 
Thursday 1st June 2017 RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship Show RDA Grade 4 Intro Test (67.27%) - FIRST RDA Grade 3 Championship Test (68.24%) - FOURTH 
 Oliver’s winning scores from the series Qualifiers, gained him entry to the National 2017 RDA Online Dressage Championship Show. Following final judging, Oliver learned that he was the Overall Champion in the Grade 4 Class (walk/trot/canter). He also finished in fourth place overall in the Grade 3 test (walk/trot). Monday 17th April 2017 Unaffiliated Dressage Preliminary 2 (62.58%) 
Monday 27th March 2017 Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Level B Dressage (82.2%) - FIRST Level B Working Trail (86.7%) - SECOND Horse Care & Knowledge (100%) 
Tuesday 3rd January 2017 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade II Championship Test (74.12%) - SECOND 
Thursday 1st December 2016 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade III Intro Test (68.86%) - FIRST 
Sunday 20th November 2016 E-Dressage RDA Grade III Intro Test (68.41%) - SECOND 
Sunday 16th October 2016 E-Dressage RDA Grade III Intro Test (63.86%) - SECOND 
Saturday 1st October 2016 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade III Intro Test (65.68%) - FIRST 
Wednesday 14th September 2016 E-Dressage RDA Grade III Intro Test (65.91%) - THIRD 
Thursday 1st September 2016 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade III Intro Test (70.68%) - FIRST 
Saturday 16th July 2016 RDA National Championships Hartpury, Gloucester RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship Show Awards RDA Grade III Intro Test - GOLD RDA Grade II Championship Test - BRONZE 
At the awards ceremony, Oliver was presented with a gold medal and red rosette for winning the Grade III (walk/trot/canter) RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship. Oliver also picked up a third place in the Grade II Class, riding Mr Ding. Thursday 14th July 2016 E-Dressage RDA Grade III Intro Test (68.18%) - THIRD 
Friday 1st July 2016 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade II Intro Test (72.78%) - FIRST 
Sunday 26th June 2016 Unaffiliated Dressage Intro A (67.39%) - FIRST Pick-your-own Test (63.66%) - FIRST 
Wednesday 15th June 2016 E-Dressage RDA Grade III Intro Test (69.09%) - SECOND 
Wednesday 1st June 2016 RDA Dressage Anywhere Championship Show RDA Grade III Intro Test (67.95%) - FIRST RDA Grade II Championship Test (69.41%) - THIRD 
 Oliver’s winning scores from the series Qualifiers, gained him entry to the National 2016 RDA Online Dressage Championship Show. Oliver was the only rider in the competition to qualify in two classes. Following final judging, Oliver learned that he was the Overall Champion in the Grade III Class (walk/trot/canter). He also finished in third place overall in the Grade II test (walk/trot). Tuesday 1st March 2016 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade III Intro Test (68.86%) - FIRST 
Friday 1st January 2016 Dressage Anywhere RDA Grade II Championship Test (67.94%) - FIRST 
Saturday 28th November 2015 Unaffiliated Dressage Intro A (67.6%) - FIRST 
Monday 28th September 2015 Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Level A Dressage (67.10%) - SECOND Level A Working Trail (93.10%) - FIRST Horse Care & Knowledge (99.48%) 
Friday 4th September 2015 Special Olympics Yorkshire & Humberside Equestrian Level A Dressage (70.48%) - FOURTH Level A Working Trail (79.09%) - FIRST Horse Care & Knowledge (80.00%) - SECOND 
Saturday 18th July 2015 RDA National Championships Hartpury, Gloucester Class 38 - ID Championship Dressage Class 43 - Freestyle Dressage to Music - SECOND 
Oliver competed in the Riding for the Disabled National Championships at Hartpury College, Gloucester. Oliver, riding Justin Thyme, first competed in Class 38 (Walk & Trot) Championship Dressage where they scored 63%. 
In Class 43, Oliver and Justin’s Freestyle Dressage to Music routine was to a medley of Abba hits. They enjoyed ‘dancing’ to ‘Waterloo’ and ‘Thank You for the Music’ and were rewarded with a brilliant second place. Saturday 30th May 2015 Regional RDA Championship Dressage Qualifiers: Class 13 - ID Championship Test (walk/trot) - SECOND Class 14 - ID Championship Test (walk/trot/canter) - FIRST Regional RDA Countryside Challenge Qualifiers: Class 35 - Independent (walk/trot) - SECOND 
Oliver and Justin qualified in all three Classes for the RDA National Championships in July. Monday 27th April 2015 Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Level A Dressage (65.2%) - SECOND Level A Working Trail (86.9%) - FIRST Horse Care & Knowledge (96.8%) 
Wednesday 15th April 2015 Special Olympics Eastern Region Equestrian Level A Dressage - BRONZE Level A Working Trail - GOLD 
Saturday 21st March 2015 British Dressage Para Equestrian Intro Class 1B - Grade III Test 31 (62.25%) - SECOND Class 2B - Grade III Test 31 (70.50%) - SECOND 
UPDATE RDA National Championships 2014 Class 29 - Freestyle Dressage to Music - FIRST - NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Back in July, Oliver competed in the Riding for the Disabled National Championships at Hartpury College, Gloucester. Oliver rode a horse called Justin . The Freestyle Dressage to Music Classes were postponed due to heavy rain and flooded arenas but Oliver and Justin still got the opportunity to perform their freestyle routine to a medley of Abba music. RDA teamed up with Dressage Anywhere, an online dressage competition, where riders could upload a video of their ride for judging. During August, Oliver and Justin filmed and submitted their entry. Following the judging of all the entries, Oliver was named the Overall National Champion in Class 27 with a score of 69%. Oliver received a trophy and three red rosettes: first place in the Restricted section, top scoring rider who is a member of both RDA & Special Olympics and first place Overall Class Champion. Monday 29th September 2014 Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Level A Dressage (70.90%) - SECOND Level A Working Trail (96.80%) - FIRST Level A Horse Care & Knowledge (85.00%) - FIRST 
Saturday 19th July 2014 RDA National Championships Hartpury, Gloucester Class 21 - Championship Dressage - FOURTH 
Oliver rode a horse called Justin in the Class 21 Walk & Trot Championship Dressage, finishing in 4th place. This was a remarkable accomplishment for Oliver who only began riding Justin in March. In his Class, Oliver won the RDA/Special Olympics rosette for the highest placed rider who is a member of both organisations for the third year running. Oliver and Justin did not get to perform their Freestyle Dressage to Music at Hartpury; the Class was postponed due to flash floods - see update (above). Saturday 31st May 2014 Regional RDA Championship Dressage Qualifiers Class 8 - Grade III Championship Test (walk/trot/canter) - SECOND Class 12 - ID Championship Test (walk/trot) - SECOND Qualified for National Championships 
Oliver and Justin qualified for the RDA National Championships in July. Monday 27th May 2014 Special Olympics Eastern Region Equestrian Level B Dressage - GOLD Level B Working Trail - GOLD Level B OVERALL CHAMPION   Oliver competed in the Level B Dressage, where he took first place with a score of 75%, winning the gold medal. The afternoon session of the competition saw Oliver competing in the Level B Working Trail, where his score of 82.14% won Oliver his second gold medal of the championships. Oliver's combined scores from his two rides made him the highest scoring rider in the Level B events. Oliver was awarded with the Championship Sash. 
Saturday 8th February 2014 EQUESTRIAN AWARD Oliver was awarded the 2013 'Equestrian Athlete of the Year' trophy at his Special Olympics club. During 2013, Oliver competed in 6 equestrian events including the Special Olympics and RDA National championships, where he competed in the walk, trot and canter tests for the first time at national level. Oliver won third places for dressage in both competitions. 
Wednesday 17th July - Thursday 18th July 2013 Special Olympics National Equestrian Games Hartpury, Gloucester Level 'A' Dressage - THIRD Level 'A' Working Trail - SIXTH Level 'A' Horse Care & Knowledge - FIFTH Oliver represented his region at the Special Olympics National Equestrian Games, held at Hartpury, Gloucester. Oliver rode a a horse called Duke from the St Ives (Bingley) RDA group. 
Sunday 14th July 2013 RDA National Championships Hartpury, Gloucester Class 42 - Grade III Championship Dressage - TENTH Class 50 - Grade III Freestyle to Music - THIRD Class 72 - Best Turned Out - SIXTH  Last summer, Oliver was inspired by the wonderful ‘dancing horses’ at the 2012 Olympics and longed to try this for himself. At Hartpury, Oliver rode a horse called Amber in the Grade III Freestyle Dressage to Music, finishing in 3rd place. This was a remarkable achievement for Oliver who was competing in Dressage to Music for the first time. Oliver and Amber rose to the occasion and thoroughly enjoyed performing in the International Hartpury Arena. Oliver also claimed 10th place in the Grade III walk, trot and canter Championship Dressage. In this class, Oliver won the RDA/Special Olympics rosette for the highest placed rider who is a member of both organisations. Amber and Oliver were awarded 6th place for the Best Turned Out horse and rider on the Sunday. 
Saturday 1st June 2013 Regional RDA Championship Dressage Qualifiers Winner of Class 8 - Grade III Championship Test (walk/trot/canter) Qualified for National Championships Winner of Class 12 - ID Championship Test (walk/trot) Qualified for National Championships 
 Oliver and Amber won both of their Championship Tests, qualifying for the RDA National Championships in July. Monday 15th April 2013 Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Level A Dressage (66.19%) - FOURTH Level A Working Trail (86.53%) - FIRST Level A Horse Care & Knowledge (72.72%) - FOURTH 
Saturday 9th February 2013 EQUESTRIAN AWARD Oliver was awarded the 2012 'Equestrian Athlete of the Year' trophy at his Special Olympics club. During 2012, Oliver competed in 7 equestrian competitions including the RDA National championships. He won 18 rosettes in 2012 of which 7 were first place rosettes. He competed in an able bodied dressage competition where he won first and third places. Oliver was the overall champion at East Midlands Special Olympics; a remarkable achievement as Oliver was the only rider to win all three disciplines on a horse he was riding for the first time. 
Monday 27th August 2012 FARMYARD WALK Oliver competed in the Farmyard Walk competition at a neighbouring RDA Centre. Riders had to steer their horse around obstacles such as a sheep pen, hen house, duck pond and through the farm gate. Oliver finished in 2nd place in the U21 independent class. 
Wednesday 8th August 2012 RDA Proficiency Tests Grade 3 - Riding Grade 3 - Horse Care Grade 4 - Riding Grade 4 - Horse Care Saturday 14th July 2012 RDA National Championships Hartpury, Gloucester Class 9 - Championship Dressage - SIXTH Oliver had a brilliant time at the RDA National Championships, held at Hartpury, Gloucester held over the weekend 13-15th July. Oliver rode a piebald cob called Duke from the St Ives (Bingley) RDA group. 
 Oliver rode a fantastic test scoring 66.4% to finish in 6th place. Class 17 - Freestyle Test - THIRD Also on Saturday, Oliver competed in the Freestyle walk/trot test. Oliver and Duke performed really well together and finished in 3rd place with a score of 65.5%. In the Freestyle Class, Oliver was the very first winner of the new RDA/Special Olympics rosette for the highest placed rider who is a member of both organisations. 
Friday 8th June 2012 RDA Unaffiliated Dressage SECOND - Class5 (walk/trot test) 
Wednesday 6th June 2012 Local Invitational Dressage FIRST PLACE - Senior Walk/Trot Test THIRD PLACE - Senior Walk/Trot/Canter Test 
Saturday 26th May 2012 Regional RDA Championship Dressage Qualifiers Winner of Class 12 - ID Championship Test (walk/trot) Qualified for National Championships Winner of Class 28 - RDA Freestyle with canter 
  Oliver and Amber won the walk and trot Championship Test, qualifying for the RDA National Championships in July. They also won the Freestyle walk, trot and canter test. Monday 7th May 2012 RDA Countryside Challenge Oliver took part in a Countryside Challenge competition at a neighbouring RDA Centre. Riders had to steer their horse around, through, under and over obstacles demonstrating an ability to make the horse change direction and speed. 
 Oliver was the winner of the class for independent riders. Monday 23rd April 2012 Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian A2 Dressage (69%) - FIRST A2 Working Trail (94%) - FIRST B2 Horse Care & Knowledge (100%) - FIRST Oliver travelled to Scropton, Derbyshire to compete in the Equestrian Championships. Oliver was one of five riders who represented his Region at the event. This was Oliver’s first time competing as a Level A rider; his Dressage test included some canter work. Oliver rode a fantastic horse called Disney, owned by one of the staff at the Scropton Riding and Driving Centre. Disney was very well behaved and did everything Oliver wanted him to do. 
Oliver’s next event was the Working Trail where riders had to navigate around an obstacle course. Oliver’s test included steering around cones, changing paces at defined markers and opening a gate to ride through. The third event of the day was the Horse Care and Knowledge test. At the prize-giving, Oliver was awarded first places in all three of his tests. He was also presented with the Championship sash for being the Best Overall points scorer across the three events. 
Saturday 24th March 2012 Special Olympics Equestrian Awards At the Regional Equestrian Squad Awards Evening, Oliver received a trophy for his riding achievements. In 2011, Oliver represented the Region in Dressage, Trail Ride and Horse Care & Knowledge. Oliver was undefeated in Special Olympics Dressage during 2011 setting a new Personal Best score of 92.35%. 
Wednesday 28th September 2011 RDA World's Biggest Riding Lesson Commemorative Rider rosette Oliver took part in the World’s Biggest Riding Lesson on Wednesday 28th September 2011. The Riding for the Disabled fundraising event was open to anyone who rides: riding centres, groups of friends, equestrian organisations, experts and novices.  There was a set lesson for all riders to complete which involved tasks such as changes of rein and half 10m circles. All riders received a commemorative rosette. Monday 26th September 2011 Special Olympics East Midlands Regional Equestrian Scropton, Derbyshire B2 Dressage - FIRST B2 Horse Care & Knowledge - THIRD B2 Working Trail - FOURTH On Monday 26th September, Oliver was one of 3 athletes from his Region to compete at the Special Olympics East Midlands Equestrian Championships. This took place at Scropton, Derbyshire.  Oliver rode a horse called Bess and won first place in the walk/trot dressage. He also gained 3rd and 4th place rosettes for the Horse Care and Knowledge test and the Trail Ride. Friday 29th July 2011 RDA Unaffiliated Dressage 2nd place in Class 3 walk/trot test 11 (73.64%) Oliver competed against staff and volunteers from the RDA. 
Sun 24 - Tues 26 July 2011 Special Olympics Eastern Regional Equestrian Oaklands, St Albans B1 Dressage (92.35%) - GOLD B2 Horse Care & Knowledge - FOURTH B1 Working Trail (93%) - GOLD Oliver was one of 13 riders who represented his Region at the Special Olympics Eastern Region Equestrian Championships. This took place at Oaklands College, St Albans over 3 days (24-26 July). The team spent 2 nights at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield. 
 On the first day of competition, Oliver competed in the Level B1 Dressage. He rode a bay horse called Brandy and had just 5 minutes to get to know Brandy before they rode their test. Oliver was placed in the top division and took first place with a score of 92.35%, winning the gold medal. After the evening meal, the day ended with a disco for the athletes.  The final day of competition saw Oliver riding Brandy again in the Level B1 Trail Ride, where their score of 93% won Oliver his second gold medal of the championships. Oliver also finished 4th in the Horse Care & Knowledge tests. Saturday 9th July 2011 RDA National Championships Hartpury, Gloucester Class 5 - Dressage (Test 13) - EIGHTH, Highly Commended Oliver had a brilliant time at the RDA National Championships, held at Hartpury, Gloucester on 9th July. Oliver rode a Dales pony called Hillbro' Crispin who is owned by Elaine Goodall from Otley RDA. 
 Oliver scored 66.11% in his Championship Dressage test and finished in 8th place; he was awarded a Highly Commended rosette. Class 13 - Freestyle Test - FOURTH Later that day, Oliver rode his Freestyle walk/trot test in torrential rain; at one point he couldn't see the other end of the arena through the rain! However, he rode really well and finished in 4th place with a score of 69%. 
Saturday 21st May 2011 Regional RDA Championship Dressage Qualifiers Winner of Class - ID Test 13 (walk/trot) Qualified for National Championships 
 Oliver took part in the walk/trot test in Class 14. He rode a horse called Amber. This was Oliver’s first time competing in Dressage on Amber but he rode extremely well and won the Class. Oliver qualified to represent the Region in the RDA National Championships in Hartpury, Gloucestershire during July. Wednesday 13th April 2011 RDA Handy Pony Competition Unled (Seniors) - THIRD 
Wednesday 19th January 2011 Regional Special Olympics Equestrian Squad Runners-up at the County Sports Awards Sunday 24th - Tuesday 26th October 2010 Special Olympics North West Equestrian Wirral Riding Centre Horse Care & Knowledge - GOLD Dressage - SILVER Equitation - BRONZE Oliver spent 3 days in Cheshire with his Regional Equestrian Squad during October half term. The 9 members of the squad took on teams from England and Scotland at the Wirral Riding Centre. The team spent 2 nights at Burton Manor College. Oliver rode a great pony called Billy from the Wirral Riding Centre. Oliver had never ridden Billy before and had only a few minutes to get to know him before competing. 
 Oliver’s first event was Dressage. He was able to make Billy perform all the moves at the correct paces and won the silver medal. In the Horse Care and Knowledge test, Oliver scored 100% to win the gold medal. The Equitation test involved following instructions and making the pony change pace and direction. Oliver and Billy took the bronze medal in this class. For his effort and determination over the three days, Oliver was presented with a huge rosette. 
Wednesday 25th August 2010 RDA Unaffiliated Dressage Winner of Class5 (walk/trot test) 78.88% 
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