The practising is nearly over!

17 May 2017
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Nine riders are off to Stourport Riding Centre on Tuesday 23rd May to enter in the RDA West Mercia Regional Qualifiers.  They have been practicing their skills in Dressage, Countryside Challenge and Showjumping and learning stable management ready for the Horsecare and Knowledge competition.  Art work has been prepared for the Arts and Crafts and […]

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She’s almost on the path!

17 May 2017
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Our volunteer, Beryl, is travelling down to Buckinghamshire this weekend in readiness for her sponsored walk along part of the Shakespeare Way with a group of friends.  She is going to be walking 50 miles over 4 days, May  24th–27th ,  from Marlow to the Globe in London.  This is a long way, so please wish […]

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New Saddle for Alfie

17 May 2017
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Regular saddle checks by a qualified Master Saddler are an important part of ensuring our ponies are comfortable in their tack.  Recently Alfie has been fitted with a new saddle as he has matured and changed shape since joining us.  Our thanks to Laura Dempsey for her expertise fitting and supplying the saddle.  We’re also very […]

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Max reaching new heights!

16 May 2017
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Max re-united with Kiera, during a recent training and promotional filming weekend……Training for what you may wonder?? In Spring next year, Max and his friends are undertaking an intrepid adventure – trekking to Everest base camp! Max will be riding a Nepalese horse on the 14 day trek to base camp, accompanied on foot by Livi, Giles […]

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Kate gains Bronze Award

11 May 2017
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Congratulations to our young volunteer Kate, who recently gained her bronze Young Equestrian Leader Award (YELA).  Kate is a regular helper on Thursday afternoons.  Despite working all day on a busy racing yard, she still has the energy to keep up when leading Alfie or Badger, as well as helping with tacking up.  Katie is […]

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Therapy meets fun!

2 May 2017
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A great example of Scarlett having fun collecting on an Easter egg hunt whilst showing her motor skills and stretch ability!  And the sun was shining!  Now what’s next?

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Beryl is walking for our ponies!

26 April 2017
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Can you help her feet pay for our ponies feet?  The cost of vets, farrier, stabling & feed for our ponies is something that is increasing year on year.  The farrier’s cost alone is £1,000 p.a.  Our volunteer, Beryl, has decided that she will do a sponsored walk along part of the Shakespeare Way with a […]

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2017 Annual General Meeting

25 April 2017

The Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 5th June in the Small Hall, Ettington Community Centre, Rogers Lane, Ettington CV37 7SX commencing at 7.30pm.  This will be followed by refreshments.

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Calling all horse riders

25 April 2017
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Would you like something lovely to do on a Sunday?  Every year Verena, one of our volunteers, helps to organise a cross country ride around the beautiful fields near Admington.  The monies raised go to local charities and in the past we have been lucky enough to receive a donation. The ride is Sunday 7th […]

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We love it when its sunny!

19 April 2017
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Holly on Badger, Sophie on Alfie and Billy on Marco at the end of a lovely ride.  What a bonus to ride around the fields and woods spotting the new lambs.  So lovely when the sun shines!

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