Sponsor a pony programme
Introducing local businesses and groups to our new Sponsor A Pony initiative at Green Cottage RDA. Sponsor a pony for many benefits
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Latest news and events
Quarrymen Santa’s visiting Green Cottage on Sunday 1st December
The Quarrymen have chosen to visit Green Cottage RDA and we are looking forward to welcoming them on Sunday 1st December
Fundraising at Verwood Rustic Fayre
We’re set up and looking forward to a sunny afternoon at the Verwood Rustic Fayre. Come and say hi!
Hobby Horse competition 31st August 2024
Come and join us for a fun afternoon of hobby horse competition. Open to anyone but please book your slot. £15 Cash. 1-3pm. 31/8/24.
New qualified RDA Coaches Gwyn and Mandy
Our warmest congratulations to Gwyn and Mandy, who have recently qualified as coaches.
Dorset RDA Fun Day
Some of our riders took part in the Dorset RDA Fun Day today. Our hosts were Milton Abbas Riding for the Disabled, who organised a superb morning of riding, games, a treasure hunt and cakes.
Riders receiving certificates and badges for RDA riding proficiency level 3
3 young riders receiving certificates and badges for RDA riding proficiency level 3 from Dorset County Chair Jackie Abbot
Charity Fashion Show 8th March 2024
Charity Fashion Show on 8th March at 7.30pm – Allendale Community Centre, Wimborne to raise funds for the RDA
Tangent Society Donation to Green Cottage RDA
Ladies from the Tangent Society visited Green Cottage RDA to present a donation for £750.00
Christmas Charity collection and fundraising
The Town Mayor Cllr Diann March wishes to thank everyone that helped and donated to her Christmas Charity collection and fundraising
Proud of one of our young riders highlighting assistance dogs
We are very proud of our young rider and her mum who appearance on BBC South news yesterday with assistance dog Jessie
Green Cottage RDA coach receives Presidents Award
Coach and trustee Vicky Gumm is this years recipient of the RDA Presidents Award
Octobers 50 for 50 challenge fundraising
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We will be running the October 50 for 5o fundraising campaign again this year where our young riders, their families, and our volunteers undertake all sorts of challenges to raise much needed funds for our group.
Students end of Term Certificates
We ended the summer term on a high with many of our young riders being awarded riding and horse care certificates as a result of their hard work this year. Congratulations to all – you make us so proud
Meet Mary our new pony
At 9 years of age, I am the baby of the group and also the newest having only joined in May 2023. I have settled in well and enjoy my lessons, although there’s a lot to learn.
Green Cottage RDA Coffee morning
The annual Green Cottage RDA coffee morning was a huge success again this year with a great turn out and money raised for the organisation. It was so nice to see some of our families and students on a glorious day in a lovely setting.
RDA proficiency certificates
Our students are learning about horse care and working towards their proficiency certificates. The RDA Proficiency tests The RDA Proficiency certificates form a key part the students ongoing development and
charity tandem skydive
Jo Hall from Green Cottage riding school is doing a charity tandem skydive to raise funds for The Forest Holme Hospice. Please support her by donating and sharing this post.
RDA volunteer qualifies for Hickstead
Our youngest volunteer Alfie Diaper Showjumping won at Aintree this weekend and qualified for Hickstead! Well done Alfie
Thank you to Blandford Freemasons for support
We are so grateful to Blandford Freemasons for their generous donation and ongoing support for the Green Cottage RDA