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Coach Hannah leaves for NZ

22 August 2024

We recently said “Bon voyage” to coach Hannah, who is excited to be going travelling. We’ll miss her enthusiasm, energy & constant smile…. and wonderful plaiting skills! Have a great time Hannah, and don’t forget to keep us posted!

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County Fun Day a hit!

30 June 2024

The Group enjoyed a highly successful & enjoyable day, joining other local Groups, at the Warwickshire County Funday. Congratulations to Chelsey, Harry, Oliver, Gill & Jo P who all navigated the Town & Country challenge with skill & quiet determination. Harry & Gill were both winners in their classes. Harry was also awarded the Rosemary Stretch Trophy for […]

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Thank you Volunteers!

2 June 2024

This week it is time to celebrate and say an enormous “THANK YOU” to all of our wonderful, dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. We know you will all agree that they are simply the best. We cannot do what we do without you all, please step forward, take a bow and know that we appreciate you […]

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Coaches’ School Day

16 April 2024

Huge shout-out to our committed team of coaches Verena, Puffin, Hannah, Karen & coach-in-training Katharine, who all recently travelled to Nottingham to attend a training course, held by North Midlands Region & hosted by Belvoir Vale RDA Group. It proved an interesting & valuable day, expertly led by Regional coach, Karen Thompson, & Regional Physio, […]

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Our ponies say ‘Thank you’

12 February 2024

It’s been a busy few days behind the scenes at the stables, ensuring our ponies are kept in the best possible condition for our riders. It’s often a difficult time of year as the ponies sense Spring is on the way, although wet weather & poor ground conditions, can mean restricted turnout. Fortunately our ponies are […]

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‘Team Stratford’ did us proud!

14 November 2023

A small group of our volunteers, coaches and riders, Heather and Arthur, took our horses Diesel and Alfie to RDA UK headquarters to give a demonstration of the discipline of Endurance at the RDA UK Coaching Conference. Heather and Arthur rode so well and Diesel and Alfie and riders were not fazed by the huge […]

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A huge shout out to Hannah!

14 November 2023

Congratulations to our Coach Hannah Spring who has just been awarded the RDA UK Young Coach of the Year award at the Annual Awards dinner. So well deserved Hannah, your constant enthusiasm, energy and smile brings such joy to our riders and the rest of the team. A real asset to the RDA family.

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Thank you Angela

8 May 2023

Huge thanks to Angela for organising the Thursday sessions, whilst Val was away. You did a great job, efficiently & effectively, as well as entertaining us with your sketches & captions! Time to hand back the baton!

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Thank you to our Volunteers

8 May 2023

#TheBigHelpOut Today we’re recognising & celebrating our amazing team of volunteer helpers who regularly support our riders, including on bank holidays. Thanks to their commitment, enthusiasm & skills, we are able to offer our participants fun & fulfilling experiences that they find so beneficial. It couldn’t happen without you – THANKYOU

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Christmas festivities begin!

16 December 2022

Father Christmas was the special guest at our Christmas Party and Annual Awards Ceremony. The hall was packed with our riders, their families, our volunteers and some of our sponsors and supporters, who joined in the celebration of our rider’s and volunteer’s achievements over the last year whilst enjoying a festive buffet. Our thanks go […]

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