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Riders have a great morning riding ‘Charley’

13 August 2017

With our summer lunch party scuppered by the weather, several of our adult riders diverted to Lowlands Farm, to ride Charley, the mechanical horse…..in the warm and dry! Jo W chose to practice various dressage movements. With constant feedback on your posture and aids, showing on the screen, it’s an intensive workout! Jo P decided […]

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PLEASE VOTE FOR US!

8 August 2017

PLEASE PLEASE VOTE FOR STRATFORD UPON AVON RDA The Wesleyan Assurance Society have recently set up the Wesleyan Foundation in order to support local charities. I am extremely happy to say that the Stratford upon Avon Riding for the Disabled group have been nominated to be one of their charities but WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW!! […]

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Another milestone for Fi!

29 July 2017

So proud of this lady. Since joining us in September, Fi has worked really hard and made amazing progress. Today, she and Alfie successfully completed their first dressage test together – another milestone achieved! Thanks to dressage judge Lesley Burton for her feedback and encouragement. Keep it up Fi!

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Riders have a ball at the RDA National Championships

18 July 2017

Once again the well-oiled machine that is Team Stratford swung into action. Three dazzling ponies arrived at Hartpury on Friday evening to be met by our hard-working volunteers, who were assisting with running the event as well as looking after our ponies. On Saturday Jules was first to go. Kiera was on a mission – I […]

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Long held ambition for Fi

1 July 2017

Fi achieved a long held ambition to enjoy a hack around the fields on Alfie, an experience described in her own words, “when I go on a hack, I love the outdoors, nature and the wind across my face, I enjoy the independence horse riding brings me”. Karen, her Coach, then received these lovely words from […]

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Riders awarded Showjumping certificates

1 July 2017

Several of our riders proved their Showjumping skills at the Regional Qualifier event recently by scoring over 70% for their rounds. Congratulations to Charlotte, Sophie, Sasha, Jules, Jack, Ellis and Lewis who were presented with their Showjumping Grade 1 Proficiency certificate and badge.

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Stratford Rotary visit

1 July 2017

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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Karen humbly accepts the Warwickshire County Trophy

23 June 2017

At the 2017 Warwickshire Fun Day, our Group Coach Karen, was presented with the Warwickshire County Trophy, by our County Chair, Rosie, for outstanding services to the RDA Groups in the County over the past year. Karen is not only our Coach who has helped our riders to achieve great results at what ever their ability, but […]

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Another fun and highly successful Warwickshire Fun Day for Stratford Group

23 June 2017

Our enthusiastic gang of volunteers were ready and waiting to greet Badger & Marco as they came off the lorry at Lowlands. Although he’d been a little reluctant to leave his girlfriend, Kiera, at the stables, Badger soon brightened up when he realized he’d arrived at a party! Competing against riders from 3 other Groups, […]

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Sad farewell!

15 June 2017

We said a sad farewell to Alice, one of our younger volunteers, who has just completed her degree at Moreton Morrell College. Alice started with us 3 years ago and has since achieved the Young Equestrian Leader Bronze and Silver award whilst volunteering with us and is also part way through her RDA Coach badge. […]

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