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A grand way to celebrate!

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…

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Thank you, Howdens!

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…

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February winners feel the love!

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….

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Farewell, beautiful friends

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…

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Well done, winners!

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:…

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Winners galore!

Congratulations to the October winners of our monthly Clip Clop Club 100 prize draw: 1st prize – Vera Farrell (£50) 2nd prize – David Parsons (£30) 3rd prize – Sheryl Glass (£20) Vera said: “Miracles do happen! I am delighted to use some of my winnings to continue to be in the draw. Keep up the good work.” We’d…

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Congratulations, winners!

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…

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Warm welcome for a very special visitor

Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled was honoured to welcome the charity’s President, HRH Princess Anne, to mark our Golden Jubilee during a recent visit. The Princess Royal was warmly welcomed to our Easter Rattray Farm base, where she met riders and their families, together with volunteers and invited guests, to celebrate 50 years of providing riding services to those…

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Golden Jubilee celebrations

Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled marked its 50 years of service to the local community with an activity-packed day of celebration recently. Guest of honour Deputy Lieutenant Major Charles Dunphie joined volunteers, riders and their families at our Easter Rattray Yard recently to mark our Golden Jubilee. It was a proud moment for our group, which offers lessons for…

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Tasty treats at our coffee morning

The famous Blairgowrie Riding for the Disabled – RDA Group coffee morning is back! Come and join us from 10am-noon on Saturday 24 September in St Catharine’s Centre, Blairgowrie, where we’ll be serving a range of delicious home-made cakes, savoury treats and tea and coffee. Plus there’s a raffle with some great prizes. 🙂 Our talented volunteers are well…

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