Safe hands, safe sessions!
Congratulations to Kim and Sonia for passing their Emergency First Aid at Work. We love this photo of them in action – it makes us feel safer already! Thank you to the South-East Region for arranging the training. To all our first aid heroes, keep being amazing and keep those skilled hands safe, we need them to look after of us 💝
Continue reading →Herd life is so special
With diaries paused, the RDA horses are soaking up every minute of their holidays, living life as they should – happy, relaxed and right at home amongst their herd friends. There’s nothing better than watching these stars simply bask in the field together. Seeing the sunshine sparkle on their backs is a magical sight, it’s pure therapy not just for the horses, but for anyone lucky enough to watch them.
Continue reading →Happy Easter wishes 🐰
Darcy is rocking the essential 2026 bunny ears, and nothing says Easter quite like a classic bonnet and a pair of cute bunny ears – living proof princess behaviour only improves with age. As we hop into the weekend, we’re wishing our entire community, including all our four-legged friends, a wonderful Easter. We can’t wait to see you when we’re back!
Continue reading →A super season in the saddle
We’ve reached the end of term and this week was a whirlwind of fun, battling through hailstorms one minute then soaking up the sun the next, they say it builds character (and a confused wardrobe!) Riders have demonstrated impressive progress and thanks to our support teams for making sessions possible, we know we say it often but we couldn’t do it without you. The horses have been exceptional, they carry far more than just … Continue reading →
Totally terrific tack sale
Our tack sale was a resounding success, raising £316.00 which highlights the strong community support for RDA. We had some real high-quality tack that was in such good shape it sold itself! We always enjoy the buzzy atmosphere, a mix of people bargain hunting whilst catching up with horsey folk where everyone feels like old friends. A huge thank you to everyone who kept us so busy, we built some great connections and to those … Continue reading →
Plumpton is a winner!
This week we were delighted to do the charity collection at Plumpton. It was a fantastic win for the group as an amazing £605 was collected!! After a misty March morning a classic Spring turnaround saw the weather turning brighter giving the perfect opportunity to soak up the sun as well as the atmosphere of a day at the races. Thank you to the group’s wonderful team of volunteers, armed with buckets in hand, their … Continue reading →
Riding into Spring together
Springtime is loading at the stables! The sun feels like it has a bit of weight and we’ve been enjoying some warmer rides. Weeks like this are a total win, being immersed in the South Downs is an incredible sensory experience and with all the calm energy we even had time for a little sun nap! Well done to all our riders, we’ve seen some serious progress in the riding arena. Many thanks to … Continue reading →
Half term’s natural reset button
This week we’ve had a little RDA pause. We know it only feels like a minute ago we were packing away the Christmas decorations at the stables and then, all of a sudden, the February half term has sneaked up. Mid term breathers are a natural pause for recharging the batteries, especially for the horses who are currently having extra field time without having any dip in their elite 5 star level of care. Here’s … Continue reading →
Taking a ride on the sunny side
We’ve been doing our best sun dances recently following a record breaking soggy start to 2026! On cue the sun made a welcome debut for our sessions this week and we left the rain, temporarily, at the stable door. The sun’s appearance was just right for shedding some layers and getting some green exercise outside in the gleaming winter sun which is so uplifting and brings out the best in everyone. The weather, the people, … Continue reading →
Thank you January, hello February!
The LFRDA community are celebrating the arrival of the magical month of February. As the first month of 2026 passes we say thank you for the wonderful shared experiences it gave us. We made it through the January weather and came out the other side with a celebratory sigh! Endless horizontal rain made us truly grateful for our indoor arena keeping us cosy when we needed respite from the relentless rain. The past month … Continue reading →
The magic of 2026 starts
Great to see our LFRDA community reunited this week and what a wonderful start to our new year. This term certainly started on a high note and is a fantastic foundation for all the fun activities ahead of us. Days like these are a powerful reminder how special RDA is to everyone involved bringing memories that are worth their weight in gold. Always inspiring to see bonds reconnected between volunteers, riders and horses … Continue reading →
Legends in a field of dreams
Dear friends, if you have been navigating the January weather lately, we hope all of you out there are safe and sound wherever your corner of the country maybe. Our special herd of valuable horses and ponies are having their every need and want met, very contented in their peaceful surroundings and enjoying a running buffet all day to keep their tummies full. Behind every happy horse is a dedicated routine that never stops, whatever … Continue reading →
Stepping (and trotting) into 2026!
Dear friends, supporters and visitors to our website, we hope your Christmas was just the way you wanted it and full of everything you enjoy. We can’t quite believe we’ve stepped into a new year and yet here we are welcoming it with open arms. As we change the calendar, January is a natural opportunity for looking back and moving forward simultaneously! For LFRDA it’s impossible not to feel grateful for 2025, the year that … Continue reading →
Happy Horsey Christmas
As we sleigh ride to the big day we would like to wish a Merry Christmas to our amazing LFRDA family. Thank you for your support and for making this the most wonderful year, which is Claus for celebration! The horses have certainly made it onto the nice list and are excited for a carrot delivery tonight from Santa. Sending warm wishes your way for a horse-some Christmas full of festive love, light and … Continue reading →
Christmas Festivities Rein
What a brilliant way to end our best ever year! We’re still on a high from our sessions this week. Riders completed an obstacle course and showed off their skills, we’re not sure who was more competitive, the volunteers or the riders! Many thanks to the volunteers for their never ending purple spirit. The horses, looking very festive, did us proud. They were nothing short of outstanding, behaving beautifully throughout, and putting in some sparkling … Continue reading →