Stratford Upon Avon Riding for the Disabled

Chernobyl’s Children join us for a mornings fun!

13 August 2018

The Group welcomed back the Chernobyl’s Children charity on Wednesday 8th August for a fifth year. 12 teenagers, all having problems from various cancers due to the nuclear fallout 30+ years ago, arrived at the Stable Yard with their own doctor and translators, where horses and our team of volunteers were ready to take them […]

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50th Anniversary Gala Ball

3 August 2018

Over the past 50 years, our team of fabulous volunteers and amazing horses and ponies have worked tirelessly to provide therapy, achievement and endless fun to many many adults and children with disabilities. As a celebration of all that we have achieved during that time and all that is still to come, we would be […]

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Our new classroom has arrived! Whoopee!!!!

31 July 2018

Great excitement at the yard today as our new classroom and store finally came up the drive and was craned over into its new position. After a few heart stopping moments, we were handed the keys and spent the afternoon moving our equipment into its new home. We would like to thank Justin, the siting man, […]

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‘Team Stratford’ have an amazing time at the RDA National Championships

21 July 2018

Once again the well-oiled machine that is ‘Team Stratford’ swung into action, as three dazzling ponies arrived at Hartpury College on Friday evening to take part in the RDA National Championships. They were met by our hard-working volunteers, who were assisting with running the event, as well as looking after our ponies. It was already warming up […]

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Well done Anna

10 July 2018

Congratulations to Anna who was presented with a lovely rosette for the poem she wrote called ‘Keira’ for the RDA UK Writing competition. Here is her lovely meaningful entry She rides on my back, joy in her heart. I move to her slightest touch, willingly Feeling her weight guiding me, massaging me. We are connected: […]

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A ‘fun day’ for our 50th Anniversary

1 July 2018

A happy afternoon! On a lovely Thursday afternoon, fifteen of our riders, along with their parents, carers & families, came along to Home Farm to join in activities & celebrate the Group’s 50th anniversary. Riders completed our version of the Countryside Challenge in the outdoor arena. They also took part in gymkhana games – Billy […]

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Congratulations Archie

6 June 2018

Archie was thrilled to receive a 4th rosette from the West Mercia Art & Crafts competition for his collage of him riding on Keira. Well done Archie – your lots of sticking was well worth it!

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Thank you to all our Volunteers

3 June 2018

In this National Volunteers Week and our 50th year, we would like to give a huge thank all our very much valued Volunteers for their endless enthusiasm, energy and time they give to the Group week after week. Snow, rain, or sunshine, they never fail to turn up at sessions, groom ponies, tack-up, co-ordinate the […]

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6 riders qualify for RDA National Championships!

3 June 2018

With our riders entered in all disciplines at the regional qualifiers – showjumping, dressage and countryside challenge – it was an early start from the stables for Alfie Kiera, Jessie and Marco. Arriving at Stourport, Alfie was particularly excited to be out and about. After an unsettled start in the dressage, he and Sophie regrouped […]

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