A happy & successful Funday 2015 for Stratford upon Avon Group

22 June 2015
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    Nine of our riders went along to Lowlands, including several newbies. Everyone rode with skill & determination & it was a very successful day. All the practising beforehand definitely paid off! Everyone took part in the Handy Pony course, with some very high scoring rounds.  Congratulations to first-timer Sasha, riding Kiera, who was […]

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Riders try Equestrian Vaulting

15 June 2015
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What an amazing experience for our six riders who came to the vaulting taster session on the afternoon of 12th June.  Julie Newell the Coach from the British Equestrian Vaulting GBR Team brought Katie one of the GBR vaulters to help and support the riders.  Katie jumped up first on Boris, a rather large 17.2 […]

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Karen awarded UKCC Level 2

12 June 2015

Congratulations to our County and Group Coach Karen Arnold, who has just been awarded a UK Coaching Certificate Level 2.  The UK Coaching Certificate is a government initiated and recognised quality standard for coach education applicable to all sports disciplines. Equestrian sport is represented by the British Equestrian Federation (BEF), of which RDA is a […]

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Thank you Hilary

11 June 2015
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At our recent AGM, rider Max presented Hilary with something to remember her many valued years with our Group.  Hilary’s daughter, Heather, commenced riding with us in August 1993 and continued until she went to college in 2006.  During her time with us Hilary became more involved with the Group and became a volunteer side-walker in […]

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Thank you Isobel

31 May 2015
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Our congratulations and thanks go to Isobel Ollis who has just received her badge and certificate to commemorate her 25 year voluntary service to RDA.  The presentation was made by our Regional Chair, Celia Baker at the West Mercia Regional Qualifiers on May 20th. Isobel has predominantly helped with the children’s sessions on Tuesday afternoons […]

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Time to celebrate our Volunteers

31 May 2015
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1-7 June is Volunteer’s Week A Great Time To Celebrate Volunteers At Our Group Thank you so much for your dedication. Without you the Group would not exist. “THANK YOU, THANK YOU on my part on behalf of the riders and their very proud Parents.  As you know finding activities at which our children can […]

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Amazing day at the Regional Qualifiers

21 May 2015
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We were full of excitement again for our riders as we turned up in force at the West Mercia RDA Regional Qualifiers yesterday.  Our volunteers had polished our ponies, Keira and Marco, and Badger had never looked so white.  We were sure that Liz had used chalk!  After an early start from the stables they […]

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Alice gains an award!

17 May 2015
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Congratulations to Alice who gained her Young Equestrian Leader Bronze award and was presented with her badge and certificate by Donna, Group Organiser.  To receive the award, she was required to undertake 20 hours of volunteering and answer questions on the experience.  Thank you Alice for taking time away from your studies at college and bringing your […]

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Tadmarton Fun Ride 2015

17 May 2015
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The date is out for the 2015 Tadmarton Fun Ride!  September 13th – put it in your diary and book now!  We took our riders last year on the lead rein course.  Lovely ride.  Here’s Neil in 2014.  For more details and entry form click here TadmartonFlyer 1 pdf 2015.

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Group trying something different

11 May 2015
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This looks fun! On Friday 12th June, Julie Newell, a member of the British Equestrian Vaulting GBR Team has offered to bring her horse and give a taster session to riders and maybe volunteers.  We will have 2 sessions – Adults at 3.30pm and children at 4.30pm.  A little different from our normal riding session!! […]

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