Our ponies say ‘Thank you’

12 February 2024
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It’s been a busy few days behind the scenes at the stables, ensuring our ponies are kept in the best possible condition for our riders. It’s often a difficult time of year as the ponies sense Spring is on the way, although wet weather & poor ground conditions, can mean restricted turnout. Fortunately our ponies are […]

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‘Team Stratford’ did us proud!

14 November 2023
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A small group of our volunteers, coaches and riders, Heather and Arthur, took our horses Diesel and Alfie to RDA UK headquarters to give a demonstration of the discipline of Endurance at the RDA UK Coaching Conference. Heather and Arthur rode so well and Diesel and Alfie and riders were not fazed by the huge […]

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A huge shout out to Hannah!

14 November 2023
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Congratulations to our Coach Hannah Spring who has just been awarded the RDA UK Young Coach of the Year award at the Annual Awards dinner. So well deserved Hannah, your constant enthusiasm, energy and smile brings such joy to our riders and the rest of the team. A real asset to the RDA family.

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Thank you Angela

8 May 2023
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Huge thanks to Angela for organising the Thursday sessions, whilst Val was away.   You did a great job, efficiently & effectively, as well as entertaining us with your sketches & captions!  Time to hand back the baton! 

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Thank you to our Volunteers

8 May 2023
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#TheBigHelpOut Today we’re recognising & celebrating our amazing team of volunteer helpers who regularly support our riders, including on bank holidays.   Thanks to their commitment, enthusiasm & skills, we are able to offer our participants fun & fulfilling experiences that they find so beneficial.  It couldn’t happen without you – THANKYOU 

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Christmas festivities begin!

16 December 2022
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Father Christmas was the special guest at our Christmas Party and Annual Awards Ceremony. The hall was packed with our riders, their families, our volunteers and some of our sponsors and supporters, who joined in the celebration of our rider’s and volunteer’s achievements over the last year whilst enjoying a festive buffet. Our thanks go […]

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Congratulations Hannah!

16 December 2022
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It’s official….  Hannah celebrates receiving her Coach Certificate with Alfie & Jessie! 

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Warwickshire “Fun Day” was exactly that!

26 June 2022
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It was exciting and very special to be back among other groups; meeting friends and sharing in our riders’ successes.  Our ponies, Diesel & Jessie, were stars, (despite some very persistent flies!).  Congratulations to our riders, who all rode with skill to achieve good results.   Jo W & Diesel were trail-blazers & produced a […]

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Last day of celebrations

9 June 2022
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Our Thursday riders finished our Platinum Jubilee celebrations with a smile and crowns. Thank you to our volunteers for baking such lovely cakes and for plaiting our horses manes and tails. We just need to decide who will win the Best Hat competition amongst the riders and volunteers. Its going to be a difficult decision […]

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Let the fun begin!

6 June 2022
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Celebrations started in earnest at the stables today with everyone getting into the spirit.  Our ponies were dressed with red ribbons and Union Jacks, hats were dressed with red, white and blue and Hazel even brought her bear with his marmalade sandwich!  Chris wore a crown and The Queen was much amused by all the […]

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