Christmas session a hit!

20 December 2021
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Hannah’s  festive “Xmas tree” exercise was a huge hit with the riders, on our last session before Xmas & Jessie gets into festive mood (looks as though she’s been on the festive spirit!!)  HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !

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So well deserved Matt

17 December 2021
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Matt was presented with an Endeavour certificate and badge today for steering through cones and controlling Diesel whilst off the lead rein. Well done Matt. Good job!

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Three cheers for Diesel!

12 December 2021
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All our ponies are very hard-working but this week special mention goes to Diesel.   He’s been putting in extra shifts, while Keira is having some time off work, & he’s gained several new fans! 

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Eyes down & looking!

26 November 2021
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Wow! What a great evening we had raising a whopping £1001!. Nearly 90 people arrived to take part in our Bingo fundraiser and the serious task of finding the number on their cards began. Our caller, Jo, kept up a good pace so we had to concentrate hard. There were some super prizes for ‘lines’ […]

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Thank you Stratford Rotary

27 October 2021
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The past year has seen a difficult time for organisations such as Stratford Rotary, as it has been a challenge to hold fundraising events such as the Stratford Marathon which usually raises a significant amount for local charities.  However, they have delved deep into their reserves and Rotarian, Iain Kelso, proudly handed over a donation […]

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Well done Harrison!

16 October 2021
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In recent weeks Harrison has worked really hard developing a partnership with Jessie & today his determination & effort was recognised, when he received his RDA Grade 1 Riding certificate.   So well deserved.  Keep up the great work Harrison!

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The ‘J’ Team!

16 October 2021
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As autumn progresses we’re making the most of the wonderful, local countryside & riding round the headlands, fields & through the wood. Here’s the “J” TEAM – Jan, Jules, Jessie & Gill – setting out on a ride. 

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Thank you

2 October 2021
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It was lovely to welcome Cllr Tony Jackson to the yard and be able to thank him for the donation from the Stratford Mayor’s Charity Fund, which has so far helped us to buy new reins, hats, stirrups and leathers. The new tack were so welcome as our coloured reins had been affected by the […]

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Isabella flies the flag at Virtual Champs

2 October 2021
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Huge congratulations to our independent rider Isabella riding Cookie in the RDA Virtual National Championships last weekend. They gained 2nd place in a very competitive Grade 4 dressage championship class, achieving a whopping 71%, only missing out on top spot by 0.25. This follows their recent successes at the BD Para Summer Championships. A very talented […]

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Our first ‘Tea with a Pony’

29 September 2021
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On a beautiful warm September afternoon we held our first ‘Tea with a Pony’ session. Three residents from Galanos House Nursing Home attended with their carers and were sat in our paddock under a gazebo. The home is where our founder, Beryl Sainsbury, spent her last few years, so it was very special that we […]

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