"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
We have been unable to undertake any riding activities during the pandemic. The majority of our regular riders require a high degree of hands-on help and our volunteers have needed to look after themselves and their own families too. The trustees have been keeping up to date with the activity of the ponies, who are kindly loaned to the group for the riding sessions, and keeping in touch with all o...
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After a busy few months we had many reasons to put on a fabulous Christmas party at Plumpton College for the final session of 2019. We celebrated our great volunteers: Sconaid Wastie was awarded Hope in the Valley’s volunteer of the year award for her dedication whilst Rudolf, or Ru, the kindly gypsy cob seen in the photo below who is lent to the group by Chrissie Wells of South Brockwells Farm was awarded the Hamish Trophy for his exce...
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