Congratulations to Kate on receiving the Margaret Clemons Young Volunteer Award. A well- deserved recognition of her enthusiastic, can-do approach on Thursday afternoons. Our riders, particularly the younger ones, respond well to her friendly encouragement and support. Not least because she can run faster than most us!  Since joining us just over 12 months ago […]

Congratulations to young volunteer, Toby Cripps, who has just been awarded the Bronze level Young Equestrian Leader Award (YELA). Toby has helped to fundraise for the Group, spent 3 days at the RDA National Championships assisting in the stables and with the vet, as well as helping at our County Fun Day and at our sessions.  […]

Congratulations to our young volunteer Kate, who recently gained her bronze Young Equestrian Leader Award (YELA).  Kate is a regular helper on Thursday afternoons.  Despite working all day on a busy racing yard, she still has the energy to keep up when leading Alfie or Badger, as well as helping with tacking up.  Katie is […]

As riding started back for the New Year, ‘Team Stratford’ thought we would share the following comment received from one of our young rider’s mum, which we hope makes you feel as proud as we do and reinforces why we all take part. “I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a […]