Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week which is a week-long celebration of the incredible difference volunteers make across the UK. Our dedicated volunteers are without a doubt the backbone of our organisation and we value them enormously. We appreciate everything they do to make LFRDA feel welcoming and like a home from home where everyone feels supported and loved. A massive thank you this week, and every week, to our volunteers, the unsung heroes … Continue reading →

Following some serious party planning the Trustees organised a 10th birthday lunch for the volunteers. It’s not often the purple teams get together in a large group without a horse or pony being there!  Volunteer Val kindly masterminded not only one cake but two – they tasted as lovely as they looked. They were so detailed, even down to the quirky detail of a pony poop in the corner of the field shelter! A commemorative … Continue reading →

Thank you to the South-East Region for organising a training day on Saddlery Fitting which coaches Louise and Sarah-Jane attended. The course was delivered by Frances Roche, SMS Qualified Bridle Fitter, Master Bridle and Harness Maker, registered with the Society of Master Saddlers, and a Fellow of the Society of Master Saddlers and also Catherine Baker, Master Saddler, Master Bridle Maker, Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter, and Registered Qualified Bridle Fitter with the Society of Master … Continue reading →

                Darcy absolutely rocking the Easter spirit – nothing says Easter like a pair of cute bunny ears 🐰 What a wonderful end to a terrific term. For over a month we’ve been lucky with the weather with wall-to-wall sunshine for our sessions. We’ve been making the most of the sun and getting outdoors, riding under blue skies surrounded by miles of stunning scenery. Well done to our … Continue reading →

        We’ve made it through the winter and it’s great to be finally entering Spring with the promise of drier weather and more riding outside. What a lovely start to the season, a case of hello Spring – cue sunshine! Good to see everyone cheerful and full of the joys of Spring, with the sun giving us a little bright spot of healthy vitamin D. Our four-legged bringers of smiles and laughter, … Continue reading →

We cannot begin to express how grateful we are to receive a grant from the Worshipful Company of Loriners. We are so excited! Their generosity directly impacts the lives of our wonderful participants helping them experience the joy and magic of riding. On behalf of the LFRDA community we send our heartfelt thanks to the Loriners for their continued support which means so much to us. Thank you for helping us continue to make a … Continue reading →

  Drumroll please!  We are extremely delighted, and excited, to share that we have been awarded a grant from Flutter UKI’s Cash4Clubs programme, delivered in partnership with Sported. The Cash4Clubs programme offers grants to community and voluntary sports groups across the UK and Ireland, delivering activities for a social purpose to under-represented communities. The programme gets vital funding to local clubs that need it most (like ours) with support to boost sustainability and get more … Continue reading →

   It’s been another fantastic half term. With February flinging its usual mix of weather at us, winter chills meant staying inside but, despite the grey weather, sessions were brightened up by the riders’ enthusiasm, you could see the smiles on their faces from behind them!  Thank to our stellar helpers who go above and beyond to make the lessons rewarding and fun and thank you to the Chestnuts ponies, they are second to none … Continue reading →