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Go Heather!

31 March 2021

Heather has decided to bake 100 biscuits for RDA when we ride again and walk 100 miles between now and September. She started last week when she got Beryl’s 100 for 100 card and seed pack. With Dad, Hezzy is averaging 2 miles a day with the family Labrador, Molly. Some day more some less! […]

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Beryl’s 100 for 100 update

30 March 2021

Our Rider Archie and his sister Evie have challenged themselves to do 100 Acts of Kindness for Beryl’s 100 for 100 Challenge. Last weekend they have done a litter pick (the family are members of Rubbish Friends anyway, but borrowed equipment to do one) and Archie and Evie chose 4 random houses to leave Easter […]

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Welcome back!

28 March 2021

With lockdown#3 out of the way, we’ve been busy welcoming back our participants. Whether it’s riding or doing groundwork, it’s been an overwhelmingly positive experience for everyone involved, despite the weather not always being kind to us! Billy was delighted to be reunited with Marco and it didn’t take long for them to resume their […]

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Riders take up ‘Beryl’s 100 for 100’ challenge

22 March 2021

Well done to two of our riders who have given themselves a challenge to complete before Beryl’s 100th birthday in September.Jo P is going to play 100 games of draughts with her friends and Matthew is going to master 100 steps onto an aerobic stepper. Watch this space for their photos as they start their […]

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We’ve raised a flag for RDA!

15 March 2021

Thank you to our farm owners, Des and Rosemary, who helped us to raise a flag for RDA today at their lovely farm. So special to feel so welcome as we so enjoy where we meet.

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Fancy a Challenge?

15 March 2021

18th September 2021 would be our Founder, Beryl Sainsbury’s 100th birthday, so her family and friends have decided that they want to celebrate this very special milestone by raising money for the cause that was dearest to her heart. Beryl first became involved in RDA in 1968 and continued to share her love of riding […]

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We’re back!

11 March 2021

A joyful day & plenty of smiles, as we resumed activities and welcomed riders to be re-united with their ponies. It’s good to be back doing what we do best!

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A big shout out to Issy!

6 February 2021

Isabella Spence, (Issy), 7 years old, who attends the Croft Preparatory School, in Stratford, has raised over £650 for the Group after her school required her to do a project on something in her community. Issy thought about what she could do and as she loves horse riding and her new pony, Foxy, so she […]

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Congratulations Archie

4 February 2021

Congratulations to Archie who has successfully completed his ASDAN Towards Independence award in Animal Care. As well as riding skills, Archie has learnt about horse care, including grooming his pony, cleaning the stable, what ponies eat & parts of the tack. A huge achievement – well done!

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Indoor play!

29 January 2021

Here’s some pictures of the ponies having fun in the indoor school! They’ve not been able to go into the fields, due to the recent snow & wet weather, so they particularly enjoy the chance to roll in the sandy arena, after their exercise.

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