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Our horses

Casper - a 14.2 Connemara, was kindly donated by Belen Wilcox's daughter. Casper is settling in very well (pictured pulling faces at Sam) and adapting to his new role.  He has been gaining experience in the lessons, so hopefully, he will soon be a valued member of the team.

Sam is one of our latest aquisitions.  Sam is proving very popular - especially with our more advanced riders.

 

Red Rooster of the Manor: Purchased  for the RDA by The Manor School in Abingdon after a mammoth  fund raising event.  The children did a sponsored walk and we offer our heartfelt thanks to the children, adults and sponsors.  Rooster is 16.2hh. 16 years old (in 2008) and very eager to please!

 

Brandy:Bought in 1996 when he was 10 years old.  He is a truly wonderful RDA horse, and has won many prizes for his riders in dressage competitions.  He always does his very best although he sometimes suffers from asthma.

Speckles: 5 years old when we bought him in 2000.  He rides and drives and excels in everything.   Everyone loves to ride him – he is the perfect pony.

Piglet: Came to us in 2003.   Trained to ride and drive, but not at all like Speckles in character – much more nervous and cheeky.   A definite challenge.

Charlie: Full name “Cheeky Charlie” is well deserved.   He gives small people lovely rides but causes some problems for his leaders if they loose concentration.   Born in 1989, he came to us in 2002.

Clipper:  Born in 1987, he came to us in 1998.   He has been a wonderful friend to so many riders.   He can be both lively and steady, depending on his riders wishes.

.Star: His name says it all – he performs beautifully, but he can be a prima donna if he feels like it.   He came to us in 2003 at the age of 20 years young!

Mickey:  Born in 1994 he is Rachel’s pride and joy.   She bought him in 2002 and kindly lets us use him.   He likes slow work and worries if asked to go fast which brings on head shaking problems.   Never mind – slow is good.

Luke:  Luke was born in 1981.   He came to us in 2001 and has been a wonderful horse.    He drove beautifully until we thought he needed lighter work, and he still gives lovely rides to small people.

Mr Brown is a really kind, recent find.  He is proving extremely popular with everyone.

Charlie B is a special pony for our riders who like to learn dressage and compete.  He is 14.1 h.h.
 

2012 Events

Christmas Fair
Saturday 13th October 
Southmoor Village Hall
 

 



 

Registered Charity No. 1074161.  

(A Group Member of the Riding for the Disabled Association incorporating Carriage Driving, Registered Company No.5010395, Registered Charity No. 244108)

Abbingdon RDA win with Kenya RDA