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The Leonard Fuller Bursary

Andover Riding for the Disabled are inviting applicants to become a beneficiary of the Leonard Fuller Bursary, following a legacy donation.

Our vision is to provide support and development to a local person with a disability and/or special educational needs who wishes to progress in an area of equestrianism.

This may be a rider (with or without their own horse) who is looking to improve their riding, possibly up to competition level.

It may be a person looking to develop their equine skills/knowledge and possibly find a career in other areas of equestrianism such as farrier work or horse therapy.

The Bursary aims to support an individual for one year through the provision of financial support of up to £5,000 with tailored training and mentorship.

Applicants (or their supporter/carer) should initially email info@andover-rda.org.uk outlining why they would like to be a beneficiary and explain what they would like to do/achieve with the bespoke support provided. The full type of support provided will be determined through the development of an individual plan once the beneficiary is chosen.

Applications are now open and will run until the end of 2025.

Fun Day - July 2025

Once again we held our Fun Day at Sladen Green and were blessed with good weather and lots of kind and willing volunteers. A big thank you to all those involved, especially Mark Hyson for his car park steward skills, Judy Hyson and Carolanne Bowyer who stepped in as very professional and kind Handy Pony judges, Kate Coldicott and Di Robinson for stewarding the woodland walk, Caroline Orange for her expert and great fun organisation of the Gymkhana and Rosie Davies for her delicious sandwiches and cakes.

Thank you also, of course, to Elizabeth for once again hosting us – we are so grateful to her for the time and effort that goes into preparing the area and for the use of her beautiful fields and woodland. The riders had a wonderful time and there were rosettes all round.

Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 19th November, St Mary Bourne

Our AGM will start at 6.30pm. This year, the official business will be followed by an interesting and entertaining talk along with refreshments.

We look forward to seeing you there. More details will be available soon!