Thank you Admington Fun Riders

16 May 2018
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We would like to thank all the organisers and riders of the Admington Fun Ride for helping to raise an enormous amount for local causes.  The weather was perfect on the day for the lovely ride across the fields.  Thank you also to the farmers who allowed them access.  A big thank you goes to […]

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Presentations and Father Christmas at the Group’s Christmas Party

12 December 2017
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With a food laden table and mulled wine and juice, riders and their families, volunteers past and present, sponsors and supporters gathered in a packed community centre for the Group’s Christmas party and to celebrate its 2017 achievements. We were joined by Chief Executive, Ed Bracher, who had come to present some of the many […]

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Your vote certainly helped – Thank you

4 November 2017
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The Wesleyan Foundation has awarded us an amazing grant of £6,000 to help towards the purchase of a new classroom for our riders.  The new classroom will provide an opportunity of having a safe waiting and exercise area for warming-up prior to riding and a facility to provide stable management sessions. It was lovely to welcome […]

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Calling all horse riders!

16 August 2017
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The Banbury Lions are holding their 39th Annual Charity Horse Ride and they have kindly nominated our Group again to receive some of the profits.  So if you own a horse, click here to download more information and entry form, RIDE WITH THE LIONS at Broughton Castle on Sunday 3rd September 2017.  Its a fabulous […]

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Stratford Rotary visit

1 July 2017
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It was lovely to welcome Iain Kelso, from Stratford Rotary and Zan his wife, to the stables recently.  After spending a full afternoon watching our riders and talking to parents and volunteers, Iain presented a cheque for Rider sponsorship to one of our newest riders Billy, who they have kindly agreed to sponsor this year, […]

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Thank you riders!

17 May 2017
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We would like to thank all the 270 riders and the stewards who took part in the Admington Fun Ride for helping to raise an enormous amount for local causes.  A big thank you goes to Sue Cook and Verena Telling, two of the organisers, who gave us a fabulous donation of £750 to help […]

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Lovely to welcome members from the Lions

19 April 2017
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It was lovely to welcome Anne Turner, President of the Shakespeare Lions and Charles Williams, 2017 Wellesbourne & Shakespeare Lions Raft Race Chair, to the yard.  They really enjoyed meeting with the riders, their parents and our volunteers and experiencing first hand a little of what we do.  The two Lions clubs organise the highly […]

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Sausages, Sandwiches, Smiles and Father Christmas

20 December 2016
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Over 100 members and friends of our Group gathered in the local community centre to celebrate success and to say a HUGE THANK YOU to their many sponsors, helpers and colleagues. Over a beautifully prepared and lovingly served buffet DONNA JENKINS the Group Chairman, conducted a brilliantly delivered and very cheerful awards ceremony. On hand […]

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Riders help raise £2700 for charity

21 August 2016
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150 horse riders took to the fields around Kineton on Sunday 21st August to help raise a whopping £2700 to be split between the Stratford upon Avon Riding for the Disabled Group and the Warwickshire & Northants Air Ambulance.  The Fun Ride had been kindly offered by Mr & Mrs Hurley the owners of Kineton […]

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Banbury Lions fundraising for us

10 August 2016
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Fancy a lovely ride through 10 miles of Oxfordshire?  Pleases support Banbury Lions who have very kindly nominated us for another year to share in the proceeds of their 38th Annual Charity Horse Ride at Broughton Castle on 14th August.  Includes free entry to Swalcliffe Park equestrian jumps.  Full details click here Lions Horse Ride […]

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