Name: Chloe Davies

Role: Athlete

Region: North Midlands

Club: Scropton RDA

Which sports did you participate in during 2023: Equestrian Dressage

What was your biggest achievement in physical activity in 2023: The biggest achievements for me this year is competing at The RDA National Championships on a pony (Cody) that never been to the RDA Championships before. We compete in the Grade 1 Championships and the Grade 1 freestyle. We placed 2nd and 5th. There has been a few more achievements like getting a gold medal in Dressage Anywhere’s online RDA Championship show and getting 2 1st’s in The RDA virtual Championships last month. It’s been a brilliant year.

How did you benefit from participating in physical activity throughout 2023: The horse riding is brilliant physical therapy and it improves my mobility, strength, balance and coordination. It helps my confidence and gives me the freedom of doing something independently. I made some amazing friends and we all have something in common. Having a pony cuddle helps with my mental health. 

What would you like to achieve in sport in 2024: Next year I would like to carry on improving my dressage scores and I
would love to do some para dressage competitions.

Which other sports would you like to try in 2024: I would give anything a go.

What would you say to other people with CP that are thinking of trying physical activity in 2024: I would say to anyone who has CP just have a go. As the RDA motto says: “it what’s you can that counts”.

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