All change at Green Cottage RDA with new riders and new ponies
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Lots of exciting changes at Green Cottage RDA, new ponies, new students and new volunteers
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Thank you to the Verwood Rorary Club
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We’re very grateful to Verwood Rotary for choosing us one of their many local good causes to receive a donation from the proceeds of Verwood Rustic Fayre. Thank you so much for your support!
AFC Bournemouth and the Cherries Community Fund for RDA
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Thank you! AFC Bournemouth and the Cherries Community Fund – you’re amazing!
RDA Autumn Fair on 30th October at Verwood Memorial Hall
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RDA Autumn Fair on 30th October from 10am at the Verwood Memorial Hall.
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
RDA Creative Writing Competition 2025
RDA Creative Writing Competition 2025 sponsored by Brown Advisory. The theme for all entries is ‘RDA’ deadline is Friday, 7th March 2025
Visit and donation from the Quarrymen
The visit by the local Quarrymen was a huge success, albeit a bit wet. We all got suitably dressed for the arrival of the Santa’s
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!
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
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
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
RDA volunteer qualifies for Hickstead
Our youngest volunteer Alfie Diaper Showjumping won at Aintree this weekend and qualified for Hickstead! Well done Alfie