Everyone had a break for half term and the work to build a new disabled toilet and separate kitchen area got under way. The builders will still be working at the yard when our therapy sessions recommence on Monday 4th November, so some adjustments to the way we work will have to be implemented to keep everyone safe. A few sessions my have to be re-organised, so do please keep an eye on WhatsApp for any changes.

Do watch the Virtual RDA Championships which will be shown through a live streamed event on Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November 2024. Go to the myrda website www.myrda.org.uk. Very good luck to everyone taking part.

Don’t forget to check out all of our latest NEWS

All terms dates can be found on our Volunteer and Participant pages.

We currently have a waiting list, but do still get in touch as participants change all the time. Please contact Frances on flochrane@btinternet.com for more information.

As well as our flat work riding and hacking, we can now offer show jumping and endurance riding. On the 8th of November we will be starting a non-riding therapy session on a Friday with our two shetlands, Freddie and Marmaduke. If you would be interested in coming along, please get in touch.

We have now had two wonderful ‘Tea with a Pony’ sessions with some customers from the Hungerford Resource Centre and some independent groups. They have been incredibly well received, and we have thoroughly enjoyed meeting some lovely people, so we will definitley putting some new dates in the diary.

If you would like to find out more about any of our activities, do please get in touch.

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITY
If you have a bit of spare time and would like to get involved with a great local Charity, we need your help.
Lambourn RDA are looking for a new Fundraising Coordinator. The main purpose of this role is to plan and organise fundraising events with a small team of volunteers. You will also need to research and co-ordinate grant applications and funding opportunities.  We anticipate this will take approximately 2 hours/week. This will require computer literacy, in particular proficiency in the use of Word and Excel and a willingness to help where needed.
If you would like to find out more or apply, please contact Frances on 07798 941229. We look forward to hearing from you.

A QUIZ NIGHT IN NOVEMBER – ALL DETAILS TO FOLLOW.

MAISIE

One of our new participants starting in September is Maisie, and aged 2 years old, she will be our youngest rider ever! We can’t wait to get started.

Her father has told us “Maisie has developed a real passion for horse riding. Not only does horse riding provide Maisie with so much joy, it also helps develop strength in lots of her muscle groups.” He also goes on to say “My sister, Katie, and I are running Brighton marathon in April next year. We would like to raise money for Lambourn RDA as a way of supporting the wonderful work that you do, and also as a thank you for giving Maisie the opportunity to ride.”

Jake and Katie have set up a JustGiving fundraising page and we would like to thank them for their amazing support. If you are able to sponsor them, please follow the link – Jake and Katie’s Marathon JustGiving Page

Thank you very much.