Want to have fun and help us raise funds – Be part of our pack in the Wolf Run!

18 March 2016
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The Wolf Run is a real challenge. With 10km of natural terrain, you will find yourself running through muddy bogs, up and down hills and across undulating fields. Not only that but you will tackle more than 25 obstacles testing your strength both mentally and physically. Throughout the skillfully designed course you will encounter awesome […]

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Another Award for Jules!

25 February 2016
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Jules’ hard work and determination was rewarded today when she received an Endeavour award for achieving rising trot. Congratulations Jules!

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More Success for our Riders!

25 February 2016
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Having demonstrated excellent riding skills, including rising trot, Jules and Peter were then quizzed on their horse care knowledge by RDA Training Adviser, Ro Pudden. Both riders impressed with their knowledge of parts of the pony, tack and grooming kit and were delighted to be awarded their Proficiency Test Grade 2 certificates for Riding & […]

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It’s Reining Men!

25 February 2016
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By pure coincidence, a recent Monday morning saw an unusual……and splendid…..phenomena at an RDA session ……AN ALL BOYS TEAM! Thanks to Jon, Peter & Nick for supporting Louis riding Marco during a busy session, with plenty of trotting to keep us all warm!  

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Tragic loss of an amazing lady

15 January 2016
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Our group sadly lost a much loved member of their team last week after our volunteer, Liz Jackson, tragically died in an accident whilst out horseriding with her husband Simon. Liz commenced volunteering with our Group eight years ago and soon touched the hearts of our riders for her kindness and support. She always held a […]

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Congratulations Sasha

5 January 2016
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The new year started with a smile from Sasha who was presented with his certificate for the ASDAN Towards Independence Animal Care award.  Sasha worked hard to achieve the award answering questions, using worksheets and his computer to learn how to care for a pony and the names of parts of the pony and tack.  He […]

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

20 December 2015
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‘Team Stratford’ would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you to everyone who have supported us this year as you have enabled us to give an amazing 1000 rides to some very happy riders. If you would like to read our year in full click here 2015 Newsletter. […]

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What a way to end the year!

20 December 2015
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The Group held its Christmas Party on 9th December for all our riders, their parents, family and carers, volunteers and sponsors.  The hall was packed and it was lovely to share stories from the year as well as mulled wine and mince pies!  It was great to see the effort made with Christmas jumpers & […]

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What a lovely Christmas Present!

15 December 2015
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We would like to say a big  ‘Thank you’ to the Lions Club of Banbury who presented us with an amazing cheque for £700 at our Christmas Party and Awards ceremony last Wednesday.  This donation was the result of the proceeds from the Fun Ride at Broughton Castle they organised last September.  What a lovely Christmas […]

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Date for the Regional Qualifiers 2016 has been set

22 November 2015

RDA West Mercia Regional Qualifiers will take place on Wednesday 25th May at the Stourport Riding Centre.

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