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Riding Driving Vaulting News Horses Our details		Abingdon RDA Our horses Red Rooster of the Manor: Purchased recently 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! George of the Manor: The Manor School have also very generously funded George after their amazing sponsored walk.  Born in 1999 George is a 13.1hh piebald gelding. He is a great favourite with the small children. Milo born in 1999 is a grey 14hh gelding, on long term loan to the Group.  He is much loved by both children and adults. 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. Dasher: Dasher is a new boy.   We bought him in May 2007, when he was 12 years old.   He tries his best once he understands what is required of him. Hugo: Born in 1997, we bought him in 2006.   A great personality and one for riders who want a challenge. 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. William:  Born in 1995, Liz bought him in 2003 and lets us use him.   He has been a wonderful horse for both adults and children, and won many dressage prizes.    Arthur: Arthur is a 15.1hh fell x black gelding.  He is 15 years old and in the past he has competed successfully in show jumping, cross country and dressage. Arthur is on loan to the Group while his owner is at University.     2008 Events Carol Singing 18th December 18:30 hrs at the Stables 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)