Town comes to Country

30 July 2021
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Lots of fun this week as our riders took on our “Town & Country Challenge” course.  As well as negotiating the usual apple tree, gate etc., there was also a  roundabout, traffic lights & “click & collect” activities, before parking in the designated space.   Huge thanks to Des for letting us use his paddock. 

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Summer on the farm

24 July 2021
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What an amazing display! Des is, quite rightly, very proud of his wildflower strip, grown from Beryl’s seeds in her memory. As well as being a spectacular sight, the different colours & types of flowers attract numerous insects & bees. The next door sunflowers are putting on a growth spurt & will soon be coming […]

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Thank you for coming

20 July 2021
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It was so lovely to welcome the outgoing Mayor of Stratford upon Avon, Cllr Tony Jackson, and his wife Mandy to the yard so that they could meet some of our riders who have returned to riding. Cllr Jackson’s chosen good causes in his Mayoral year included Volunteers, People with Disabilities and Exercise & Well […]

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The smile says it all!

20 July 2021
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Exciting day for  Matthew, who’s overjoyed to be back on Diesel.  Despite many months out of the saddle, it was business as usual, with Matthew full of enthusiasm & confidence. Keep up the good work!  During  lockdown, Matthew challenged himself to do 100 steps on his stepper, as part of “Beryl’s 100 for 100” campaign. […]

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And she’s done it!

5 July 2021
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Many congratulations to Heather, who completed her Beryl’s 100 for 100 challenge of walking 100 miles last Sunday. Her determination and enthusiasm showed on her face as she battled rain and never gave up. Well done Heather! In the words of her Mum, ‘She did it for Beryl’. What a trooper!

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Onwards & upwards!

28 June 2021
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Another milestone achieved today as Anna & Jess returned to the saddle, thanks to support from our amazing, dedicated volunteers.  Despite being many months since they last rode, both ladies were confident & very happy to be on their ponies again.

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Beautiful riding out

21 June 2021
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Thanks to our hosts Des & Rosemary, our riders are fortunate to be able to ride in beautiful parts of the Warwickshire countryside, including the historic surroundings of Compton Verney and its lake. The varied terrain & wonderful views provide an exhilarating experience for our riders and volunteers! 

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Baking in her sleep!

9 June 2021
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Our volunteer, Chris, finished her Beryl’s 100 for 100 Challenge with an unbelievable result.  Chris set herself a challenge to make 100 cakes and sell them outside her house on the five Saturdays during May.  Her first couple of weeks saw her sell over £500 worth with many repeat orders requested and word got around.  […]

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A winning formula…..

9 June 2021
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Sunshine  + perfect ponies + beautiful surroundings + supportive volunteers  + enthusiastic participants = HAPPY TIMES

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Thank you Admington Fun Ride

6 June 2021
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For yet another year, the kind organisers of Admington Fun Ride including our Coach, Verena, and her friend Sue Cook, voted to support our Group as one of 3 local charities with a share of the proceeds. Sue and her sister Jeanette visited the stables, and with Verena, presented us with an amazing £1500! We […]

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