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The Wooden Spoon RDA Equine Acquisition Project
Background Following the survey of Groups earlier this year, we know that RDA groups struggle to find suitable equines (horses and ponies) for our use. Too often we are offered animals that are elderly or unsuitable for RDA work. This situation has been exacerbated by the pandemic, which has significantly increased demand for horses and also by the impact of Brexit restricting the import of horses from Ireland. This has decreased supply, increased prices and has also led to private transactions taking place very quickly and with little veterinary pre-purchase examining of the horse taking place, which under RDA Policy is mandatory at a minimum of two stage. Therefore, we are aware of over 150 groups (approx. 33%) with an urgent need for at least one horse.
The Opportunity Wooden Spoon have offered 20 Grants of up to £1,000 to Groups to help towards the purchase of Equines. Therefore, we are asking Groups to apply for this funding via the following link. RDA UK will then go through these applications and inform Groups of the outcome as soon as possible. Groups must complete the application (through Survey Monkey) by 5pm on Wednesday 15th September 2021. Priority will be given to Groups who have the following:
-Who are/will be actively looking to purchase an Equine in the next 3 – 6 months. -That are able to demonstrate that the remaining funds required to purchase, and veterinary pre-purchase examinations are already in place. -Who have a clear budget and a plan is in place to add an additional Equine to their herd. -The purchase must be for an equine who contributes a significant amount of their time doing RDA activities. - Can clearly demonstrate the difference the grant will make.