Riders enjoy a great holiday at Clwyd Special Riding Centre

13 August 2015
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Lots of tired and happy faces returned from a fabulous holiday at the Clwyd Special Riding Centre in Llanfyndd, Wales. What a lovely time we had! We arrived on Thursday 6th August and immediately started unpacking clothes ready to change for the rider’s assessment on their mounts. Chris was given Carlin, Neil was reunited with […]

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Amazing results at the RDA National Championships and another NATIONAL CHAMPION!

26 July 2015
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Wow, ‘Team Stratford’ has done it again!! After weeks of practicing, the weekend was here. The tack was cleaned, boxes packed and on Friday 17th July, Badger, Keira and Marco were shampooed and were sent on a lorry to Hartpury College.  There they were met by Group volunteers, already hard at work helping steward the event […]

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Banbury Lions Fun Ride to support us again!

9 July 2015
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Banbury Lions have kindly nominated our Group to share the proceeds from their 37th Annual Charity Fun Ride due to take place on Sunday 16th August 2015.  A lovely ride at Broughton Castle including Swalcliffe Park cross country jumps.  So come on you horse riders download your entry form here !  See you there!

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Christmas Waitrose customers help!

9 July 2015

Thank you to all the Waitrose Alcester customers who placed their green token in our box last December as part of their Community Matters scheme.  Waitrose have kindly donated £228 which we are using to help pay for the costs of our riders entering the RDA National Championships on 18th July at Hartpury College.  A […]

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Admington Fun Ride – A result for all!

9 July 2015
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We would like to commend Sue Cook, Verena Telling and the rest of organisers of the Admington Fun Ride held in May around the fields nr Stratford upon Avon.  Thank you to all the riders who attended this popular event, not only was there an almost record turnout, but our Group has been given a […]

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Shopping in Waitrose – Stratford?

7 July 2015
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Waitrose Stratford has generously nominated Stratford upon Avon RDA as one of the charities to receive monies from their Community Matters scheme.  By placing a token in OUR Community Matters box you will help our Group provide an experience that benefits our riders health and wellbeing. At the end of your shop, you’ll receive a […]

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Welcome to the RDA National Championships

6 July 2015
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Dear RDA Supporter, The RDA National Championships is the biggest event of its kind in the world for disabled riders and drivers – and we’d love you to be a part of it. Whether you are a competitor, volunteer or just simply want to come along and enjoy the action, we can guarantee a warm […]

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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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