Community Sports Award Finalists

3 January 2020
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Congratulations to Kathryn, Lewis and Sophie who have been selected as finalists for the Stratford on Avon District Community Sports Awards 2020 in the Senior and Junior Para-Sports category. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday 17th January.  Wish them luck!

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Lovely end to 2019

21 December 2019
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Stratford RDA celebrated its achievements for 2019 at its Annual Awards Ceremony and combined Christmas party.  The table was laden with yummy food and riders, volunteers, their families and many of our sponsors and supporters joined together to congratulate the winners of a variety of trophies.  We were joined by International 3-day event rider, Bill […]

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Isabella helps at the RDA Coaching Conference

15 October 2019
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Isabella and Hobbs took part in the Centaur Biomechanics demonstration at the recent RDA Coaching Conference held at the RDA Lowlands Equestrian Centre, Shrewley. They were completely unphased, performing in front of an audience of 150 coaches. Well done to both for showing amazing confidence.  

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RDA Christmas Bingo

10 September 2019
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Join us for some festive fun at our Christmas Bingo fundraiser. Friday 29th November 2019 Ettington Community Centre, Rogers Lane, Ettington, Stratford upon Avon CV37 7SX £10 entry includes 5 raffle ticket strip Top Prize – £50 Fabulous prizes to be won, a fantastic raffle and tea and coffee available or bring your own drinks. […]

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‘Team Stratford’ were awesome at the RDA National Championships

19 July 2019
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‘Team Stratford’ you were awesome. Another amazing RDA National Championships!  This is such a huge event with over 500 riders, who had all had to qualify to enter, so to have 6 riders from our Group competing kept us busy.  Congratulations to all our riders and their teams of volunteers. A big hug to our ponies […]

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Lots of awards and recognition for our talented riders

25 May 2019
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Anna received a letter of commendation and rosette for her creative writing entry. Her poem received some lovely comments from the judge Alistair Stewart OBE. Along with Kathryn, Anna also came 3rd in the pairs dressage video competition. Another rosette! Kathryn’s rosette haul included a first in Countryside Challenge, qualifying for the championships, on her […]

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Great day at the RDA Regional Qualifiers

24 May 2019
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With our riders entered in all disciplines at the regional qualifiers – showjumping,  dressage and countryside challenge –  it was an early start from the stables for Diesel – his first outing with us, Kiera, Jessie and Marco. Arriving at Stourport Riding Centre, there were some tense moments as Diesel’s passport was checked then all the […]

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Christmas Party & 2018 Awards Ceremony great end to our 50th year

16 January 2019
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What a perfect way to end the celebrations of our 50th year! Congratulations to our Riders & Volunteers for their achievements in 2018 In a packed hall, on 5th December, with tables laden with party food and lots of Christmas jumpers, we came together for our joint Christmas Party & Annual Awards Ceremony.  We were joined […]

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Rider and Group are finalists for the Pride of Stratford awards

18 December 2018
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On Friday 8th February 2019, Stratford upon Avon District will come together at the Crowne Plaza, to celebrate the best achievements in business and the community at the eighth annual Pride of Stratford District Awards with Sitel.  How amazed are we to hear that not only is our rider Sophie a finalist for the Stratford’s Pride […]

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Stratford upon Avon RDA welcomes HRH The Princess Royal to celebrate its 50th Anniversary!!

5 October 2018
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On a glorious September afternoon we were delighted that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, joined us to celebrate our 50th Anniversary.  HRH was met by Asst. Lord Lieutenant Mr Michael Fetherston- Dilke, The Chairman of Warwick District Council Councillor Stephen Cross and Councillor Mrs Christine Cross, Des and Rosemary Wells, Proprietors of our venue, […]

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