This week we were donning our festive headwear for our end of term fun sessions. Our Christmas-accessorised horses didn’t bat an eyelid decked in all their festive finery, they took everything in their stride, just like another day at the office for them, jingle bells and all! The riders completed an obstacle course against the clock, they showed off their balance, control and steering skills. The riders were very competitive and there was plenty of … Continue reading →

The group were saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of Chris, a long time friend and supporter of LFRDA. He was such a gem of a man, very caring and always had a smile for others. It was a pleasure to welcome him to the group when he visited us and he cared deeply in helping others less fortunate. He will be greatly missed by everyone in our community and we are beyond grateful … Continue reading →

We are ending our fundraising year on a high with a wonderful Christmas raffle! There is something extra special about a festive hamper and Christmas wouldn’t be the same without one. Thank you to group Secretary Barbara for organising this A-MA-ZING hamper which includes additional donations from the volunteers 👏 Tickets are £1 and the draw takes place on the 11 December. By entering our raffle you have an opportunity to win this hamper, which … Continue reading →

With Halloween and firework night over, the attention was turned into getting into some Christmas spirit on Saturday at the Henfield Charities Fair. A fantastic morning saw our volunteers being fab festive elves and raising a brilliant £302.50. The amount of visitors coming over to our stall was humbling, several returning again and again, it was a morning full of pleasant moments, festive fun and kind people. Well, that’s a wrap for this year’s Charities … Continue reading →

  Christmas is coming and so is the Henfield Charities Christmas Fair, tomorrow 10am – 1pm! We have an amazing selection of tombola prizes that have been donated by the very generous Long Furlong Community. It’s a great opportunity to get a head start on your Christmas shopping, with plenty of crafty creations available whilst feeling good about supporting your favourite charity!! 💜 Please come along with your family and friends and enjoy getting into … Continue reading →

📣 Happy Trustees Week! 🎉 Trustees’ week has landed and it’s a great opportunity to spread the love to our own board of Trustees and show them what they mean to us. We’re incredibly grateful for the dedication of our Trustees who are at the heart of everything and make the Long Furlong world go around! Their guidance, time, and commitment allow us to continue delivering life-changing experiences through horses 🐴✨ Thank you to our … Continue reading →

What a fantastic first half of term it’s been and the good news keeps on coming! We are delighted to say that last week coach Sarah-Jane had a very successful ‘one year’ coach review. Never in doubt SJ, we knew you would nail it, well done. The Long Furlong family are very proud of you. It’s been a busy time for the LFRDA coaching team and they have been doing a brilliant job over the … Continue reading →

                Autumn is a beautiful season at Chestnuts and when it’s sunny it really helps the colours pop 🍂 This term we’ve experienced all types of weather, sometimes all in one day…but we love all kinds of weather!  This week the changeable climate meant we kept it cosy with some good old fashioned fun in the indoor arena alongside enjoying a little outdoor adventure exploring nature in all … Continue reading →