"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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Huge congratulations to Emily, Peate (and Rose!)...
— RDAHopeintheValley (@RDAhopeinvalley) July 19, 2018
They have welcomed a gorgeous new edition into their family last Friday, weighing in at a respectable weight of 8lb 10oz (3.9 kg for all you young modern... https://t.co/8wKbTAZRHx
William in the arena on Rose. https://t.co/meEbsJnaPF
— RDAHopeintheValley (@RDAhopeinvalley) July 16, 2018
What fantastic news. Well done William, Rose and team Hope! https://t.co/5Gd866KwMs
— RDAHopeintheValley (@RDAhopeinvalley) July 15, 2018
Hot off the press.... Just heard from Carol (Granny) that William has come 4th !! Whoo Hoo!!
— RDAHopeintheValley (@RDAhopeinvalley) July 15, 2018
Great riding Will. :)
William before his dressage competition, being inspected for Best Turned Out, and about to take Rose to her stable having finished.
— RDAHopeintheValley (@RDAhopeinvalley) July 15, 2018
