Congratulations Sasha

5 January 2016
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The new year started with a smile from Sasha who was presented with his certificate for the ASDAN Towards Independence Animal Care award.  Sasha worked hard to achieve the award answering questions, using worksheets and his computer to learn how to care for a pony and the names of parts of the pony and tack.  He […]

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

20 December 2015
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‘Team Stratford’ would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who have supported us this year as you have enabled us to give an amazing 1000 rides to some very happy riders. If you would like to read our year in full click here 2015 Newsletter. […]

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What a way to end the year!

20 December 2015
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The Group held its Christmas Party on 9th December for all our riders, their parents, family and carers, volunteers and sponsors.  The hall was packed and it was lovely to share stories from the year as well as mulled wine and mince pies!  It was great to see the effort made with Christmas jumpers & […]

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What a lovely Christmas Present!

15 December 2015
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We would like to say a big  ‘Thank you’ to the Lions Club of Banbury who presented us with an amazing cheque for £700 at our Christmas Party and Awards ceremony last Wednesday.  This donation was the result of the proceeds from the Fun Ride at Broughton Castle they organised last September.  What a lovely Christmas […]

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Date for the Regional Qualifiers 2016 has been set

22 November 2015

RDA West Mercia Regional Qualifiers will take place on Wednesday 25th May at the Stourport Riding Centre.

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Christmas break

18 November 2015

There will be no riding on Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd or Wednesday 23rd December so that our horses and volunteers can have a break for Christmas.  Normal riding sessions will resume on Monday 28th December.  Thank you.

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2015 Awards Ceremony & Christmas Party

1 November 2015
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Let’s party !   Who will win the Group Awards this year?  1000 rides to celebrate! 2015 Awards Ceremony & Christmas Party will take place on Wednesday 9th December from 3.45 – 5.45pm.  Click on link for full details.

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Meet Alfie, our new horse!

1 November 2015
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The Group has been able to purchase a new horse for our riders thanks to a £2,000 grant by the Zurich Community Trust (UK) Ltd. and the kind support from the organisers and supporters of the Admington Fun Horse Ride. ‘Alfie’ is a 5 year old, 15hh Irish cob. After a trial, he has commenced […]

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Proud moment for our Ponies, Riders & Helpers

6 October 2015
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Overwhelming pride doesn’t begin to describe it! Our ponies, riders & helpers were a credit to our Group, assisting RDA Regional Coach, Karen Thompson, to deliver a “progressive coaching” demonstration to RDA coaches from across the country at Moreton Morrell College. Huge thanks to everyone who made it happen – cleaning tack & washing ponies yesterday, transporting […]

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1000 ‘Thanks’ for 1000 rides

3 September 2015
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A momentous moment! The Group have just posted their Annual Return to RDA National and we have given 1000 rides this year to 39 riders. We could not have done this without our loyal volunteers, sponsors and supporters so a big thank you to everyone for helping us with this amazing achievement!  The pictures say […]

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