Volunteers enjoy a hack out

19 October 2018
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Our ponies, along with their friends Jack, Rimmi and Henry, enjoyed a lovely hack in the glorious sunshine today, ridden by our volunteers. We all enjoyed the change of scenery and trotting through the fields. The donkeys in an adjacent field caused some excitement!  

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Stratford upon Avon RDA welcomes HRH The Princess Royal to celebrate its 50th Anniversary!!

5 October 2018
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On a glorious September afternoon we were delighted that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, joined us to celebrate our 50th Anniversary.  HRH was met by Asst. Lord Lieutenant Mr Michael Fetherston- Dilke, The Chairman of Warwick District Council Councillor Stephen Cross and Councillor Mrs Christine Cross, Des and Rosemary Wells, Proprietors of our venue, […]

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50th Anniversary Gala Ball enjoyed by all!

5 October 2018
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Our Gala Ball continued our 50th Anniversary celebrations with a dazzling array of friends coming together at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford.  How different our volunteers and riders looked all spruced up in suits and gowns.  Angus, the magician, shocked us with his ‘light’ fingers, Master of Ceremonies, Reuben, kept us on our toes with games and Max […]

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Happy holidays at Clwyd Special Riding Centre again!

2 October 2018
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There was a higher degree of excitement and anticipation about our Clwyd holiday this year than in previous years. We were all keeping our fingers crossed that unlike last year, the Clwyd Special Riding Centre (CSRC) horses would remain healthy; and they did. Five very excited Stratford-upon-Avon RDA riders arrived on the Thursday afternoon ready […]

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Amazing result for Isabella

9 September 2018
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Isabella and her pony, Cookies and Cream, went to Addington Manor last Thursday to the final of the RDA Showing Championship at the BSHA Hunter Championship Show. They were so shocked, but obviously absolutely delighted, to be awarded 2nd!!! A lot of hard work will have gone into preparing Cookie and of course Isabella for this event, […]

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Well done Archie

3 September 2018
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Archie is delighted to receive an Endeavour award and rosette for achieving his first few strides of rising trot on Kiera. Very well done Archie.    

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Lift arrives for new classroom

1 September 2018
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The next stage of our Classroom project has begun with the arrival of the hydraulic platform that will form the access for those with reduced mobility.  With the carpenters arriving next week to build gates, fences and decking we are soon to be fully operational.  Whoopee!!  Thank you Wesleyan Foundation for the grant to enable […]

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Jumping skills for our two ladies!

24 August 2018
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Fi and Anna demonstrated their skill riding round a course of poles, showing a light seat position, to achieve their Showjumping Level 1 certificate. Riding Alfie and Kiera respectively, both completed the course off the lead rein – good work!

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Chernobyl’s Children join us for a mornings fun!

13 August 2018
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The Group welcomed back the Chernobyl’s Children charity on Wednesday 8th August for a fifth year. 12 teenagers, all having problems from various cancers due to the nuclear fallout 30+ years ago, arrived at the Stable Yard with their own doctor and translators, where horses and our team of volunteers were ready to take them […]

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50th Anniversary Gala Ball

3 August 2018
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Over the past 50 years, our team of fabulous volunteers and amazing horses and ponies have worked tirelessly to provide therapy, achievement and endless fun to many many adults and children with disabilities. As a celebration of all that we have achieved during that time and all that is still to come, we would be […]

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