Another milestone for Fi!

29 July 2017
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So proud of this lady. Since joining us in September, Fi has worked really hard and made amazing progress.  Today, she and Alfie successfully completed their first dressage test together – another milestone achieved! Thanks to dressage judge Lesley Burton for her feedback and encouragement. Keep it up Fi!  

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Riders have a ball at the RDA National Championships

18 July 2017
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Once again the well-oiled machine that is Team Stratford swung into action.  Three dazzling ponies arrived at Hartpury on Friday evening to be met by our hard-working volunteers, who were assisting with running the event as well as looking after our ponies. On Saturday Jules was first to go. Kiera was on a mission – I […]

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Long held ambition for Fi

1 July 2017
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Fi achieved a long held ambition to enjoy a hack around the fields on Alfie, an experience described in her own words, “when I go on a hack, I love the outdoors, nature and the wind across my face, I enjoy the independence horse riding brings me”. Karen, her Coach, then received these lovely words from […]

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Riders awarded Showjumping certificates

1 July 2017
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Several of our riders proved their Showjumping skills at the Regional Qualifier event recently by scoring over 70% for their rounds.  Congratulations to Charlotte, Sophie, Sasha, Jules, Jack, Ellis and Lewis who were presented with their Showjumping Grade 1 Proficiency certificate and badge.  

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Stratford Rotary visit

1 July 2017
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It was lovely to welcome Iain Kelso, from Stratford Rotary and Zan his wife, to the stables recently.  After spending a full afternoon watching our riders and talking to parents and volunteers, Iain presented a cheque for Rider sponsorship to one of our newest riders Billy, who they have kindly agreed to sponsor this year, […]

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Karen humbly accepts the Warwickshire County Trophy

23 June 2017
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At the 2017 Warwickshire Fun Day, our Group Coach Karen, was presented with the Warwickshire County Trophy, by our County Chair, Rosie, for outstanding services to the RDA Groups in the County over the past year.  Karen is not only our Coach who has helped our riders to achieve great results at what ever their ability, but […]

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Another fun and highly successful Warwickshire Fun Day for Stratford Group

23 June 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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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