It’s Reining Men!

25 February 2016
Thumbnail image for It’s Reining Men!

By pure coincidence, a recent Monday morning saw an unusual……and splendid…..phenomena at an RDA session ……AN ALL BOYS TEAM! Thanks to Jon, Peter & Nick for supporting Louis riding Marco during a busy session, with plenty of trotting to keep us all warm!  

Read the full article →

Tragic loss of an amazing lady

15 January 2016
Thumbnail image for Tragic loss of an amazing lady

Our group sadly lost a much loved member of their team last week after our volunteer, Liz Jackson, tragically died in an accident whilst out horseriding with her husband Simon. Liz commenced volunteering with our Group eight years ago and soon touched the hearts of our riders for her kindness and support. She always held a […]

Read the full article →

Congratulations Sasha

5 January 2016
Thumbnail image for Congratulations Sasha

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 […]

Read the full article →

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

20 December 2015
Thumbnail image for Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

‘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. […]

Read the full article →

What a way to end the year!

20 December 2015
Thumbnail image for What a way to end the year!

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 & […]

Read the full article →

What a lovely Christmas Present!

15 December 2015
Thumbnail image for What a lovely Christmas Present!

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 […]

Read the full article →

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.

Read the full article →

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.

Read the full article →

2015 Awards Ceremony & Christmas Party

1 November 2015
Thumbnail image for 2015 Awards Ceremony & Christmas Party

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.

Read the full article →

Meet Alfie, our new horse!

1 November 2015
Thumbnail image for Meet Alfie, our new horse!

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 […]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →