Updated on 17th October 2025
Lambourn RDA operates it’s therapy sessions from Manor Farm Stables in Chilton Foliat, RG17 0TJ, however we request that all correspondence is sent to our registered address, Park Farm Lodge, Upper Lambourn, Hungerford, RG17 8RD.
We continue to be very busy with both riding and non-riding therapy sessions and it is great to see our participants having fun and learning new skills. As we move into the winter months, please keep an eye on your messages via WhatsApp for cancellations or changes to therapy sessions.
The autumn term started on Monday 8th September with full sessions on all five days of the week, although participants availability often changes, so do get in touch if you are interested in joining either our riding or non-riding therapy sessions.
There have been quite a lot of changes to our equine team recently with the retirement of the gorgeous Harley, after being with us for five wonderful years. He was the perfect RDA horse, giving so many people the most amazing experiences and he will be remembered by all of us for a very, very long time. We sadly had to say goodbye to little Marmaduke who was suffering from very poor health and although small in stature, he has left a long lasting impression.
On a brighter note we have two new ponies and a new horse. Lady and Bess arrived in May and Stan in July. After using the summer to settle them in, they are now ready to take part in some of our sessions and we are looking forward to getting to know them better. Do have a look at all our horses and ponies by following this link Meet the Horses
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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 chair@lambournrda.co.uk for more information.
As well as our flat work riding and hacking, we can now offer show jumping and endurance riding. The weekly non-riding therapy sessions on Fridays are proving to be very popular with our Shetland pony, Freddie. If you would be interested in coming along, please get in touch.
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.
ARENA OPEN FOR HIRE
Our large floodlit Martin Collins Arena is available for hire. We have a good set of show jumps and white dressage boards ideal for schooling and lessons. We have also recently installed mirrors on the far side of the arena.
If you would like to make a booking, we have an online system in place. Please contact Frances on chair@lambournrda.co.uk for more information.
FUN QUIZ NIGHT
Tickets now on sale
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Please nominate us for the £1,000 draw which takes place 6 times a year. You only need to nominate us once and we will be entered into all draws to the end of the year. www.movementforgood.com
Thank you.
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FUTURE FUNDRAISING
December – Christmas Cake Raffle
12th December 2025 – Hungerford Extravaganza – Bottle Raffle
16th January 2026 – Race Night, Walwyn Hall, Lambourn
3rd March – Bridge Lunch, Walwyn Hall, Lambourn
If you have any suggestions about fundraising, we would love to hear from you. Just send your ideas to us at info@lambournrda.co.uk
Thank you very much.
NEW VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY REQUIRED
Our sessions continue to be very popular. We now have four riding therapy sessions a week at various times on a Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning, Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. We also have non-riding therapy sessions on a Friday. We offer many activities including dressage, show jumping and endurance riding, as well as ‘Tea with a Pony’ in the warmer months!
In order to keep all these sessions going, we do need lots of help, even one hour a week would make a difference. If anyone would also like to train as an RDA coach, we would love to hear from you as well.
If you would like to come and help us, please contact our Chair, Frances Lochrane on 07798 941229 or chair@lambournrda.co.uk
