08/11/2009 by admin.

14/05/2009 by admin.

STRATFORD RIDING FOR THE DISABLED GROUP (Registered Charity No: 1074153)

Stratford on Avon RDA Group are looking to purchase or loan a safe, reliable horse, who has “been there, done that”.
 
Approx 14.2hh to 15hh. Temperament & good all round experience more important than age, although must be sound.
 
Must be a responsive & obedient ride, on & off lead rein, with good manners both in & out of stable.
 
Varied work with both able-bodied & disabled riders, including picnic rides & RDA competitions.
 
If you know such an equine paragon of virtue we’d love to hear from you.
 
Group Instructors, Karen Arnold 01926 614051 / 07732 203542
Donna Jenkins 01789 740929 / 07818413107

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29/03/2009 by admin.

Firstly – thank you to everyone who phoned/e-mailed/got in touch and joined our training sessions.  Karen, Marion and I really appreciated the communication and it made things so much easier to organise. 

KEEP IT  UP!  Let us know if you can/ can’t or want to join in.  Or, if you have a brainwave about what we ought to be organising, tell us! So what’s on offer in the next two months?

Flatwork:The fortnightly session at Moreton Morrell, run by Marion, have now ended for the summer.  They will start up again on September 8.  However, if people want the occasional one-off session at the college before then, contact Marion. She has already organised one of  these  -  on Tuesday April 21.  £12.  Marion thinks she could maybe fix up more with Liz Fellows. Contact her on 01926 429883, 07813 206356 or marismi913@aol            THANKS FOR RUNNING THESE, MARION. 

The Saturday morning sessions at Stoneleigh Park have now ended too. 

Show Jumping Lessons with Marie Edgar continue.  You need to be in touch with Karen Bennett if you want to join these.   There is also the possibility of group lessons (x4 to a group) on  Saturday mornings with Penny Cruttwell at Ryton.    Again, contact Karen for these. 07967 808402 or luckinumber@yahoo.com     THANKS FOR ORGANISING ALL THIS, KAREN. 

Lecture-Demos and Talks

Sandy took the evening by storm when he dissected a hind  leg at Weston Village Hall in February.  Votes are already in for him to do a fore leg next winter! Jane  Hadley,  from Meriel Equine , gave a very informative talk about the new thinking in worming in April – with nasty bits in sample jars and some very useful worming charts to give out.    THANK YOU TO BOTH  

Now, the last non-mounted session this winter/spring is a good ‘un: . .  

What are judges looking for? 

A lecture-demonstration at Moreton Morrell looking at Style Jumping and Riders’ Tests    - on Tuesday April 28,  7.30 p.m. -  Tickets £3.50,  on the door.

To be taken by Patrick Print  This is a MUST  for anyone thinking of, (or being leant on) , to compete in either style jumping or riders’ tests this year.  And  it’s certainly for anyone wanting to take part in this year’s new competitions.       COME  EARLY  TO  GET  A  GOOD   SEAT  

Spencer Wilton is taking a 1-day clinic at Kate Matterson’s yard, Chadwick End on Thursday April 30, 10.00 ‘til 4.00  The riding slots are filled  – but you could go on the waiting list  OR  come and watch.  Spectators welcome! There will probably be a barbecue going – so bring grub and make yourself known to Kate.                       

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Philippa  has agreed to run a x1 day First Aid course which gives you the necessary qualification if you want to teach and allows you to be the appointed first aider at competions and events – very  useful.  This could be held during the week rather than at a week-end.  Look on the web site for possible dates.  Contact Simone if you’re interested.  01564 785534  079563 28884  or simonebentley@btinternet.com 

Happy riding!  Simone

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08/12/2008 by Cath.

Flat Lessons at Warwickshire College, Moreton Morrell Centre

Schedule: Fortnightly starting at 19:15 & 20:00
Cost: £12 up to maximum of 8 riders per session
Trainer: Liz Fellows BHSI
Contact: Marion on 01926 429883 or text 07813206356

Jump Lessons at Weston Lawns, Bulkington

Schedule: Weekly until end of year 10.00 – 11.00 (If more than 6 then an extra session will be run at 9.00)
Cost: £15 if 5 or more in session; £20 up to 4 (maximum of 6 in a group)
Trainer: Lawrence Hunt - a member of the World Class Development Eventing squad which is a group of only eight riders including names like Lucy Wiegersma, Ruth Edge and Kitty Boggis.
Contact: Anne Grindal either by the Wednesday before either by e-mail anne@agrindal.orangehome.co.uk or text 07968 074990.

Jump Lessons at Leek Wooton

Schedule: Days confirmed at start if each week - arranged subject to demand.
Cost: £15 (3 or 4 riders)
Time: 19:00
Trainer: Marie Edgar
Contact: Karen Bennett on 07967 808402 or e-mail luckinumber@yahoo.co.uk

Dates

December
wc 8th Jump @ Leek Wooton - Karen Bennett
Tuesday 16th Flat @ Moreton Morrell - Marion Smith
Sunday 21st Jump @Weston Lawns - Anne Grindal
Saturday 27th Jump @Weston Lawns - Anne Grindal
January
wc 19th @ Leek Wooton - Karen Bennett
Tuesday 20th Flat @ Moreton Morrell - Marion Smith
wc 26th  Jump @ Leek Wooton - Karen Bennett
February
wc 2nd Jump @ Leek Wooton - Karen Bennett
Tuesday 3rd Flat @ Moreton Morrell - Marion Smith
wc 9th Jump @ Leek Wooton - Karen Bennett
wc 16th 18th Jump @ Leek Wooton - Karen Bennett
Tuesday 17th Flat @ Moreton Morrell - Marion Smith
wc 23rd Jump @ Leek Wooton - Karen Bennett

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08/10/2008 by Cath.

The following dates and details have been confirmed for SRC autumn/winter 2008 jump training at Weston Lawns.With thanks to Anne Grindal for organising these sessions.

Time: 10.00am – 11.00am
(If more than 6 then an extra session will be run at 9.00am)

Cost: £15 if 5 or more in session; £20 up to 4
(maximum of 6 in a group)
Trainer: Lawrence Hunt
Lawrence is a member of the World Class Development Eventing squad which is a group of only eight riders including names like Lucy Wiegersma, Ruth Edge and Kitty Boggis.

Contact:
Please contact Anne Grindal either by the Wednesday before either by e-mail anne@agrindal.orangehome.co.uk or text 07968 074990.
Please note that sufficient numbers will be required for the sessions to run.

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07/09/2008 by admin.

I do not have any details but Marion reports that all our dressage competitors have returned from this years championships with rosettes.   I think that deserves a great big WELL DONE to all the riders &  grooms helpers & support teams. Particularly in view of the reported weather.

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01/09/2008 by Marion Smith.

Starting on 9th September we will be holding our fortnightly flat lessons with Liz Fellows. Interested? Please ring me on 01926 429883 or text 07813206356. Cheers Marion.

The’re very good

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24/07/2008 by admin.

MINI DRESSAGE COMPETITION ON THE SATURDAY 13^TH SEPTEMBER 

This year our mini dressage competition is being made a little larger to include a wider range of tests. We are planning to hold a Walk and Trot test, two Prelims, two Novices, and an Elementary / Medium judged on percentage.

This competition is to encourage genuine novices or those who just fancy having a go at a harder test than they would normally compete at, - at a low key friendly venue. It is held at Netherwood Lodge Farm in Chadwick End. Tests are held on a surface, warm up being on a surface and/or flat field depending on numbers.

Tests to be £6.00 for SRC members, £8.00 for others. SRC members and Netherwood Livery customers to have priority.

Schedule to follow, but you can contact Kate Matterson on 07967 378936 in the meantime.

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05/06/2008 by Cath.

9 coloured cobs stolen from Cannock yesterday, 5 the day before in Lichfield.  Red landcruiser, white ban and blue vw are vehicles used. Please pass on.

Two vehicles have also been noted, a red Land Cruiser registration number B16 RBB and a white van registration number N253 XAJ.

Again the police would be interested to hear from you if you spot these vehicles.

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04/06/2008 by admin.

Hi gail here,  tonight i seen a middle eastern guy taking photos of a horse in Baginton and also two weeks ago we seen a guy standing looking at our horses on the Kenilworth Road with a camera around his neck also middle eastern.    I have contacted Warwickshire Police but not very helpful just said they would ring us back, I am  quite worried has there is only my two horses there now and it is quite out the way there thought you should know

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