Unfortunately, due to the current wind speeds and the Met Office weather warnings, the Trustees have reluctantly decided to cancel riding sessions today. These decisions are not taken lightly, but health and... facebook.com/16789439090408…

Such a rare sight..Rose with her front legs together in half! Well done Daisy for working hard with Carol to achieve this. And good work from the team Will,Polly and Juliet. Lots of good riding all afternoon, with fun thrown in doing some Countryside... facebook.com/HopeintheValle…

Many of you will have heard me say how the Group would not operate without our volunteers. However, not all volunteers operate in the arena, but are incredibly valuable to the running of Hope in the Valley. It... facebook.com/16789439090408…

Sad News.... It is with sadness that I have to let everyone know a former volunteer and supporter of our group has passed away. Lynn Flowers was a gifted sculptor, and her legacy to us is the amazing Bronze... facebook.com/16789439090408…

Happy Easter everyone, from the Trustees of Hope in the Valley. Riding starts again on Wednesday... :)

Today is Challenge Day at Felbridge for groups in the S.E. Region. Good luck to all riders taking part today, but extra good luck to our riders with Toblerone. Huge thanks to our awesome volunteers, especially... facebook.com/16789439090408…

Stanley competing at the SE Region Countryside Challenge competition at Felbridge Showground yesterday.

This is a huge thank you to all volunteers who were 'on duty' this Wedneaday. It was quite frenetic without Sheila, but you were all amazing and the afternoon went along without any glitches.... I was told that... facebook.com/16789439090408…

Do any of you ever shop in Waitrose? Our group is one of the 3 charities nominated for a share in the (Uckfield) Waitrose little green disc collection. So if you do go to Waitrose, please pick up discs and pop in our 'slot' Thank you!

Congratulations to Will on two first places at the Regional Dressage Competition held today at Hickstead Showground. Will has qualified for the RDA National Competition in July at Hartpury College, Gloucestershire.

Stanley with the Junior Riding Trophy awarded annually for riding skills

Will riding Polly in the Ashdown Forest for our end of term picnic ride held together with Eastbourne RDA Group at Kingstanding, The Police Training Centre. Thanks to the Chief Constable of Sussex!

Margaret Fogg today received the Presidents Award from HRH Princess Anne for outstanding contribution to RDA. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Margaret

Will, Stanley and Fergus at the RDA National Championships in Hartpury College, Gloucestershire. Great riding boys!

Pip with Eddie - her holiday pony at Clwyd Special Riding Centre. Day one learning the art of grooming!

Sconaid receives our Volunteer of the Year Award at our festive Christmas Party. Very well deserved. And Thank You to all our super volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you! Happy Christmas 🎄

Sadly Sam is leaving us now but the good news is he hopes to move to another local RDA group to continue his riding experience. Good Luck Sam!

Sorry but no riding until further notice due to the Coronavirus. Stay safe everyone.

Congratulations Sam on your OBE.

Our wonderful Christmas cake - made by our previous Chairman Jenny Brown - and shared by volunteers, riders and parents at our Christmas Party last Wednesday.