‘Team Stratford’ have an amazing time at the RDA National Championships

21 July 2018
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Once again the well-oiled machine that is ‘Team Stratford’ swung into action, as three dazzling ponies arrived at Hartpury College on Friday evening to take part in the RDA National Championships.  They were met by our hard-working volunteers, who were assisting with running the event, as well as looking after our ponies. It was already warming up […]

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Well done Anna

10 July 2018
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Congratulations to Anna who was presented with a lovely rosette for the poem she wrote called ‘Keira’ for the RDA UK Writing competition.  Here is her lovely meaningful entry She rides on my back, joy in her heart. I move to her slightest touch, willingly Feeling her weight guiding me, massaging me. We are connected: […]

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A ‘fun day’ for our 50th Anniversary

1 July 2018
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A happy afternoon! On a lovely Thursday afternoon, fifteen of our riders, along with their parents, carers & families, came along to Home Farm to join in activities & celebrate the Group’s 50th anniversary. Riders completed our version of the Countryside Challenge in the outdoor arena. They also took part in gymkhana games – Billy […]

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Congratulations Archie

6 June 2018
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Archie was thrilled to receive a 4th rosette from the West Mercia Art & Crafts competition for his collage of him riding on Keira.  Well done Archie – your lots of sticking was well worth it!  

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Thank you to all our Volunteers

3 June 2018
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In this National Volunteers Week and our 50th year, we would like to give a huge thank all our very much valued Volunteers for their endless enthusiasm, energy and time they give to the Group week after week.  Snow, rain, or sunshine, they never fail to turn up at sessions, groom ponies, tack-up, co-ordinate the […]

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6 riders qualify for RDA National Championships!

3 June 2018
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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 Alfie Kiera, Jessie and Marco.  Arriving at Stourport, Alfie was particularly excited to be out and about. After an unsettled start in the dressage, he and Sophie regrouped […]

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Great picture Anna

26 May 2018
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Anna celebrates her 3rd prize in the West Mercia Regional Arts and Crafts competition, for her portrait of Kiera.    

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What a day!

22 May 2018
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Wow, in blistering heat, Charlotte, Jules, Isabella, Lewis, Sasha and Sophie smashed it!  All six qualified for the RDA National Championships in July in either Dressage, Countryside Challenge or Showjumping.  Amazing results! Well done all of you. With thanks to West Mercia RDA Regional Qualifier organisers for hosting a brilliant day at Stourport Riding Centre and […]

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Thank you Admington Fun Riders

16 May 2018
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We would like to thank all the organisers and riders of the Admington Fun Ride for helping to raise an enormous amount for local causes.  The weather was perfect on the day for the lovely ride across the fields.  Thank you also to the farmers who allowed them access.  A big thank you goes to […]

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Thank you ‘Cake and Company’

15 May 2018
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It was lovely to welcome Gillian and Jane from Stratford Methodist Church today who brought us a lovely donation from their ‘Cake and Company’ group.  We hope you enjoyed meeting some of our riders and volunteers.  Thank you to all the Group members for your interest and support it is so gratefully received.

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