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Hope in the Valley

Riding for the Disabled Group

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"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

Welcome

For 50 years we have been recognising the ability in disability

Hope in the Valley aims to give disabled children the opportunity to experience the pleasure, independence and therapeutic benefits that riding a horse can provide.

The Group offers weekly riding sessions at Plumpton College, near Lewes, East Sussex. It is run entirely by volunteers and funded solely by donations and bequests.  Currently the Group owns four ponies; others are lent to us by their owners.

Hope in the Valley is a member of Riding for the Disabled Association, a national organisation with over 500 member Groups.

Read the article the mum of one of our riders wrote for the Huffington Post

News

Royal Visit

Royal Visit

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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Events

National Championships at Hartpury

National Championships at Hartpury

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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RDAHopeintheValley @RDAhopeinvalley
4 days ago
Yippee... Mums not looking😱.. I will just hide in the hay barn and help myself to hay (naughty Rose!)
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RDAHopeintheValley @RDAhopeinvalley
1 week ago
Happy New Year from Heineken (retired and loving it) and all the Trustees of Hope in the Valley.
Riding starts again this Wednesday, although looking at the forecast we might be in for some of the white stuff... https://t.co/k4rsvWheQU
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RDAHopeintheValley @RDAhopeinvalley
4 weeks ago
Wishing all volunteers, riders, parents, carers, friends, supporters and equines a Very Merry Christmas!
I hope Santa brings lovely things... Like carrots, apples, mints ... ( And maybe presents)
🎄🎄🎁🎉🎈🎄🎄
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RDAHopeintheValley @RDAhopeinvalley
2 months ago
I posted a new video to Facebook https://t.co/5za0xFD0yy
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RDAHopeintheValley @RDAhopeinvalley
2 months ago
I posted a new video to Facebook https://t.co/en9hZjvuSH
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