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Thank you to our amazing volunteers

11 June 2025

To mark #volunteersweek a celebratory afternoon tea was enjoyed by our amazing team of volunteers & supporters, and resident yard Labrador Tilly! In true RDA tradition, there was lots of lovely cake!

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Groundwork clinic a hit!

30 May 2025

Today our ponies & volunteers enjoyed taking part in a groundwork clinic. Huge thanks to Loes @Just Horsemanship for sharing her expertise & helping develop positive partnerships with our ponies, in a fun environment. A variety of activities ensures our ponies are interested & happy in their work.

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Riding through the countryside in the spring sunshine

22 April 2025

* Enjoying Easter activities. * Welcoming new riders to the group. * Celebrating our riders’ successes ….. just a few of the things we’ve been up to in recent weeks!

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A super start!

8 April 2025

Well done Harry, who recently achieved Grade 1 Horse Care certificate. Harry hasn’t been riding with us very long, and he’s already developing a happy partnership with Marco.

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Thank you Wellesbourne Lions

28 March 2025

In the run-up to Christmas some of our helpers became Santa’s little elves for the evening. At last nights quiz we learnt this year’s Santa collection raised a record amount, and our Group, along with other local charities, will each receive £320. Well done Wellesbourne Lions and thankyou for supporting our Group. It’s hugely appreciated. […]

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Lions Race Night supports our Group

28 March 2025

We would like to thank the Stour Valley Lions Club for their very generous donation following their fun-filled Gold Cup Race Night held in Shipston. The evening was full of action as the horses ‘raced’ to the finish line. Far superior to the Cheltenham version!! Thank you also to those who attended and the companies […]

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Christmas Bingo a great success

23 November 2024

With the hall filled to almost capacity, it was ‘eyes down’ for another brilliant evening of bingo. We were joined by lots of people from the local community, as well as our helpers, riders, parents and their PA’s. After deducting a few costs we were delighted to raise a whopping £1876.50! An amazing achievement and its […]

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Au revoir Harry!

2 November 2024

Having ridden with us for over 8 years, it was very sad when work commitments meant Harry could no longer make our sessions. However, we’re delighted, & very proud, that he’s continuing his riding journey with local venue, Cotswold Equestrian Academy. Here’s a photo of Harry riding his new horse Dakota, a 15.3hh Welsh […]

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Good job Taylor!

17 October 2024

Congratulations Taylor, who was awarded an Endeavour Award for correctly holding the reins. Keep up the good progress Taylor.

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Busy days!

20 September 2024

It’s been a busy couple of weeks. We’ve recognised our rider’s achievements & various riders have progressed to riding other ponies. Getting to know & adapting to a different pony, is an important part of developing riding skills. We’ve also made the most of the Indian summer, riding around the fields, woods & tracks. […]

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