We are absolutely heartbroken to say that our beautiful little boy Morven crossed the rainbow bridge today. A much-loved member of our group for more than a decade, Morven was a gentle, good-natured pony who enchanted everyone who met him. Over the years, he helped hundreds of youngsters enjoy a wonderful horse-riding experience – always patient, always kind. Small…
Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled has been given a power-up thanks to SSE Renewables, who have given us a fantastic £5000 grant from their Drumderg Community Fund. Our chairperson Rhona Christie, said: “The fact that Blairgowrie RDA is still going strong more than 50 years on is very much down to the incredible support we receive from the local…
HUGE congratulations to our lovely volunteer Jodie Mellor, who has raised an incredible £800 for Blairgowrie RDA after completing the Forfar triathlon. Jodie had set herself a target of £200 to finish the 750m swim, 21.2km bike ride and 5km run and she absolutely smashed it, despite having been under the weather a few days before. What a girl!…
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! We are absolutely thrilled to reveal that Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled has won £1000 in the Benefact Group’s Movement for Good awards – and it’s all thanks to those who very kindly nominated us for this amazing prize. Our group was one of a number across the country to benefit from this round…
A HUGE thank you to Howdens Blairgowrie who have very generously donated £220 to Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled from their local charity fund. We were very kindly nominated for the fund by Lexi Tolmie, a former Duke of Edinburgh volunteer with us who works with Howdens. Our chair Rhona Christie popped along to the branch in Welton Business…
Many congratulations to our three lucky winners in the February Clip Clop Club 100 prize draw! First prize of £50 went to Diane Christie, who said: “It was a lovely surprise to win the draw. I am delighted to support such a worthwhile cause.” Next up was Andi Bruce, who was thrilled to receive our second prize of £30….
We are heartbroken to say that our beautiful girl Erin crossed the rainbow bridge today. Gentle and kind, loving and sweet, Erin helped countless children and adults learn to ride over many, many years – always willing, always patient and always without fuss. Erin was the perfect Riding for the Disabled pony and we often said we would be…
Many congratulations to the winners of our December Clip Clop Club 100 prize draw: 1st prize (£50): Anthony Godley 2nd prize (£30): Andi Bruce 3rd prize (£20): David Bruce Anthony said: “I am very thankful to have the opportunity to enter the draw – well done to all the volunteers who put in the great work!” And Andi added:…
Many congratulations to our three winners in the September draw of Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled – RDA Group‘s Clip Clop Club prize draw. First prize of £50 was won by Mary Dunlop, with Anita Parsons winning second prize of £30 and Linda Riseborough winning the £20 third prize. We are very grateful to all three winners, who have…
