Regional Qualifiers – Wish us luck!

30 April 2014
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Only 3 weeks to go before the RDA Regional Qualifiers due to take place at Solihull Riding Centre on 21st May.  We have entered 8 of our riders in various classes of Dressage, Showjumping and the Countryside Challenge.  Wish them luck!  If they do well in their class they will be given the opportunity of […]

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Riders gain ASDAN award

1 April 2014
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Look what I’ve got Mum! The biggest grin! Congratulations to Jules and Leo who have successfully completed their ASDAN Towards Independence award in Animal Care.  They have been gathering a portfolio over the past months to show their riding skills and knowledge of horse care.  Part of this included grooming their ponies; learning about what […]

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Riding in our new outdoor arena – lovely!

1 April 2014
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How lucky are we? The owners of Home Farm have installed a fabulous outdoor arena. Lots of fun to be had here especially now that it has stopped raining!

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Arts & Crafts Competition 2014

31 March 2014
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We are delighted to invite all our RDA participants to enter our Arts and Crafts Competition 2014. Participants can choose to work on an individual project or some groups decide to submit a group project. The artwork can take the form of a painting, drawing, collage, montage or even a sculpture. Class 81: Paint Me […]

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Great Event coming up 5th & 6th April

19 March 2014

Why not pop along and join in the excitement.  Lots to see and learn and you will be supporting Riding for the Disabled Association as Grant has kindly offered to donate some of the proceeds.  Put it in your diary now!  For more information or group bookings call Stephanie Oliver on 07960 023 694 or […]

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Well done Puffin!

19 March 2014

Congratulations to Puffin who passed her assessment yesterday by Ro, our County Instructor, to become an RDA Instructor.  She is seen here with riders, Neil and Jo.  A lot of thought and hard work went into her sessions over the past months.  Puffin brings our total number of Instructors to 4 which is enabling us […]

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New Royal Mail Stamp features RDA

4 February 2014

Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) features on a new set of Royal Mail stamps as part of a collection called ‘Working Horses’. The pony (Thor) and young rider from Epsom RDA sit alongside The King’s Troop Ceremonial Horses, Drays, Forestry Horses, Police Horses and the Royal Mews Carriage Horses. Released in February, the stamps […]

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A lovely way to spend an afternoon!

10 January 2014

Join us for a concert in a garden in Adderbury, nr Banbury, and bring a picnic!    The A440 orchestra will be directed by Kenneth Woods of the English String Orchestra and will play for you on Sunday 10th August commencing at 5pm.  (Gates open at 4pm)  It has the makings for an enjoyable afternoon.  Further information […]

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RDA National Championships 2014

10 January 2014

The RDA National Championships held at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire, is set for 18th, 19th and 20th July.  We have six riders entered!  Some are doing the Countryside Challenge, some Showjumping and three are doing both!  The event which is the largest of its kind in the World is free to get in so put it […]

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Regional Fun Day 2014

10 January 2014

The Fun Day held at Ro, our Country Instructor’s yard, Lowlands Farm, Shrewley is to be held on Thursday 26th June.  Some of our riders will be taking part again in the Handy Pony and Show jumping competitions.  Lots of practice to go!

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