Our riders have dressed up in their riding clothes for Joe Wicks exercise class

9 May 2020
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You may be aware that Joe Wicks is doing a PE class for families every weekday.  Louis and Ellis have done every one!   On Fridays there is a “fancy dress” theme where you are encouraged to dress in clothing other than exercise wear.  So the boys are dressed as RDA riders!  Louis still has his […]

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Community Sports Award Finalists

3 January 2020
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Congratulations to Kathryn, Lewis and Sophie who have been selected as finalists for the Stratford on Avon District Community Sports Awards 2020 in the Senior and Junior Para-Sports category. The awards ceremony will take place on Friday 17th January.  Wish them luck!

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We wish you a Happy New Year!

3 January 2020
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Wishing all our riders, volunteers, parents, carers and supporters a Happy New Year! It was lovely to welcome Arthur to our first ride of 2020. Since going to college in September, Arthur rides during holiday times & we always enjoy his visits.

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Spooky!!!

31 October 2019
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    Matthew  & Diesel spot a ghostly presence in the woods …. well it is nearly Halloween!

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Isabella helps at the RDA Coaching Conference

15 October 2019
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Isabella and Hobbs took part in the Centaur Biomechanics demonstration at the recent RDA Coaching Conference held at the RDA Lowlands Equestrian Centre, Shrewley. They were completely unphased, performing in front of an audience of 150 coaches. Well done to both for showing amazing confidence.  

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Riders have a lovely time on holiday in North Wales

22 September 2019
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If my memory and maths are correct them this is the eighth time that Stratford RDA group has been to the Clwyd Special Riding Centre (CSRC). For some of us it has become almost a second home, but I am conscious that some of the readers of this article may never have heard of CSRC. […]

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‘Team Stratford’ were awesome at the RDA National Championships

19 July 2019
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‘Team Stratford’ you were awesome. Another amazing RDA National Championships!  This is such a huge event with over 500 riders, who had all had to qualify to enter, so to have 6 riders from our Group competing kept us busy.  Congratulations to all our riders and their teams of volunteers. A big hug to our ponies […]

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RDA Precious Moments

28 May 2019
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When you think that the amazing people at Stratford RDA can’t possibly give or do anymore, they do!  On Thursday the 23rd of May they made dreams come true! Our gorgeous son Leo rides with the group on Thursdays, but his ride this Thursday has etched a memory in our minds and hearts that will […]

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Lots of awards and recognition for our talented riders

25 May 2019
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Anna received a letter of commendation and rosette for her creative writing entry. Her poem received some lovely comments from the judge Alistair Stewart OBE. Along with Kathryn, Anna also came 3rd in the pairs dressage video competition. Another rosette! Kathryn’s rosette haul included a first in Countryside Challenge, qualifying for the championships, on her […]

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Great day at the RDA Regional Qualifiers

24 May 2019
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With our riders entered in all disciplines at the regional qualifiers – showjumping,  dressage and countryside challenge –  it was an early start from the stables for Diesel – his first outing with us, Kiera, Jessie and Marco. Arriving at Stourport Riding Centre, there were some tense moments as Diesel’s passport was checked then all the […]

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