"I like dressage practices as they are different and in competitions I like the surprise of where I have come."
Lottie, Peacehaven
"Helping with the Group is like being part of a big happy family and so rewarding to see children grow in confidence and ability."
Jacky, Hassocks
"Nancy has blossomed in her riding ability and confidence since joining the Group. The volunteers’ commitment and care is truly humbling."
Tracey, Brighton
On 9th May 2018 HRH The Princess Royal visited our group at Plumpton as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations. It was such an exciting afternoon. She arrived by helicopter and was greeted outside the arena by lots of local dignatories. The Princess then entered the arena and met all our riders and ponies. She got involved with our Countryside Challenge demonstration by handing out letters f...
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After a cool beginning to the weekend, things warmed up and riders and ground crew were very pleased to be told they could go without jackets on the first afternoon of the National Championships. Toby and Toby came 9th and William with Rose 13th out of a class of 21 which was a very respectable result in such a large class. On the Sunday Rose was an absolute gem, and even when William had tack issues neither panicked and the test was c...
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Our amazing Chairman, Lesley Morrill, has completed 100 marathons in two years! What an achievement. Totally awesome Lesley. Congratulations from us all at Hope pic.twitter.com/KHqzz5HTV2
— RDAHopeintheValley (@RDAhopeinvalley) October 31, 2018
Last Wednesday some Trustees and our rider Toby went over to see Chrissy Wells and the lovely horse Rosie.
— RDAHopeintheValley (@RDAhopeinvalley) October 29, 2018
Chrissy with Caroline Tasker and others, organised a horse show in August (whilst some of us were in... https://t.co/GuhECiX36J
A very proud moment for our Group to be awarded the Buchan Bobby Trophy at today’s SE Region Conference. We are all thrilled and splendid timing in our 50th Anniversary year. pic.twitter.com/DzfGzKAM6o
— RDAHopeintheValley (@RDAhopeinvalley) October 17, 2018
Can you believe we rode outside with all our riders today! The weather was just perfect. Riders, ponies and volunteers had such a lovely afternoon pic.twitter.com/7eFCcDbAgX
— RDAHopeintheValley (@RDAhopeinvalley) October 10, 2018
Afternoon everyone!
— RDAHopeintheValley (@RDAhopeinvalley) September 19, 2018
A bit blustery but hope to see you all this afternoon, all ready for the start of our Autumn Term.
