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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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Fun had at Luddington Village Fete

15 June 2017

We would like to thank the committee of the Luddington Village Fund who invited us to attend their Fete last Sunday. It was a tad windy but we enjoyed coming with our ponies, Keira and Marco, and riders Jules and Jo, to give a demonstration of us in action. It was lovely to speak with […]

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Our amazing volunteers!

4 June 2017

Its Volunteers Week and a perfect day for our riders to enjoy a hack round the fields. As always, it wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our amazing helpers. Organising rota’s, getting the ponies in from the field, grooming, tacking up, as well as accompanying our riders – there’s always a willing pair […]

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Riders had an amazing day at the Regional Qualifiers

25 May 2017

West Mercia Regional Qualifier 2017 – Tuesday 23rd July Despite arriving a little behind schedule, the ponies were soon tacked up and ready to go for our first ride of the day at a sunny Stourport Riding Centre. All our practising in the Countryside Challenge paid off, as our riders showed off their skills and […]

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Successful dressage debut!

21 May 2017

A great result for Sasha and Alfie at Lowlands today. Some lovely comments from the judge, particularly about the trot work. Not bad for their first time competing independently and Alfie’s first ever dressage test!

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Thank you riders!

17 May 2017

We would like to thank all the 270 riders and the stewards who took part in the Admington Fun Ride for helping to raise an enormous amount for local causes. A big thank you goes to Sue Cook and Verena Telling, two of the organisers, who gave us a fabulous donation of £750 to help […]

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The practising is nearly over!

17 May 2017

Nine riders are off to Stourport Riding Centre on Tuesday 23rd May to enter in the RDA West Mercia Regional Qualifiers. They have been practicing their skills in Dressage, Countryside Challenge and Showjumping and learning stable management ready for the Horsecare and Knowledge competition. Art work has been prepared for the Arts and Crafts and […]

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She’s almost on the path!

17 May 2017

Our volunteer, Beryl, is travelling down to Buckinghamshire this weekend in readiness for her sponsored walk along part of the Shakespeare Way with a group of friends. She is going to be walking 50 miles over 4 days, May 24th–27th , from Marlow to the Globe in London. This is a long way, so please wish […]

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New Saddle for Alfie

17 May 2017

Regular saddle checks by a qualified Master Saddler are an important part of ensuring our ponies are comfortable in their tack. Recently Alfie has been fitted with a new saddle as he has matured and changed shape since joining us. Our thanks to Laura Dempsey for her expertise fitting and supplying the saddle. We’re also very […]

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