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Greenwich Park (March 2010) video
Wednesday 5 May 2010
Tuesday 4 May 2010
London Bar Honours Local Stables
With the independently-owned bar aiming to put ‘the Village back into the Village’, proprietor, Kelly McAteer, who also rode at the Stables as a child, has chosen to name the four ‘booths’ within the bar after the yard dog, Filly, and three resident horses, Silver Dollar, Inky, and Chester with a private area being appropriately named, The Paddock.
The Stables’ director, Carol Andrews, says, “It’s a lovely gesture. The Stables was first established in 1919 and is very much at the heart of the community and we enjoy the camaraderie between businesses in the Village.”
Commenting on the honour, David Gadsby, London representative of the British Equestrian Federation says, “In line with our HOOF Ride London project to promote riding in London, this demonstrates just how inclusive equestrian centres are in the city and how important they can be in building a community.”
Situated close to Wimbledon Common the stable nonetheless must negotiate a short stretch of main road but businesses in the area stepped in to support traffic lights and warning signals for the Stables, while the Stables takes part in the Christmas Fair and runs a summer show on the Common that brings the community together and attracts others to the area.
Film stars, pop stars and Blue Peter presenters have undergone instruction at the Stables while Strictly Come Dancing’s Lilia Kopylova is the latest new rider to benefit from regular training on offer at this BHS and ABRS-approved equestrian centre.
Carol adds, “We are a community within a community with lots of members who ride regularly and strong links in the Village and with various charities.”
Indeed through its sponsored rides and fundraising activities the Wimbledon Village Stables has raised over £500,000 for worthy causes since Carol took on the Stables some 30years ago.
For more information visit www.wvstables.com and www.hemingwaysbar.co.uk with all riding centres in London being listed under www.hoof-in-town.com
£10k award inspires London Riding School
Deen City Farm Riding School has wasted no time in spending a £10,000 award it received from the Gannett Foundation and Wimbledon Gardens.
Manager, Joanna Henbrey BHSII SM, says, “The £10,000 went towards fencing and buying a new horse, Alfie, for the Riding School but more than that it’s given me hope.”
With the charity offering pony rides from £1, RDA lessons, work experience for volunteers to excellent instruction from BHS-qualified staff for a fraction of the expected price, the Riding Stables is understandably extremely popular.
Joanna continues, “We have nearly 200 people waiting to join our lessons but we are limited by the riding space we have and the number of horses.”
Now proposing to double the stable numbers to 24 and add a second arena with grandstand seating area, Joanna hopes to be able to meet the growing demand and offer a better experience for farm visitors and riders alike.
She says, “At the moment farm visitors tend to hang over the rails of the arena to watch which isn’t safe and for our riders competing in in-house competitions having a second arena will make it more realistic as they will be able to warm up before showing or jumping.”
That said, a high proportion of riders at the stables have gone on to pursue careers in the industry with one set to be on placement at Hickstead this summer.
David Gadsby, London representative of the British Equestrian Federation said, “Deen City Farm Riding School matches the HOOF Ride London aim to increase the accessibility of riding to all in the city and the BEF is supportive of its bid to achieve such aims.”
Joanna adds, “Having received the £10,000 grant I’m enthused and the expansion of the riding school will help to make the whole farm more sustainable.”
To contact Deen City Farm and find out how you can help visit www.deencityfarm.co.uk or email stables1@deencityfarm.co.uk For further riding opportunities in London visit http://www.hoof-in-town.com/
Joanna is pictured with Alfie - bought with the grant money already received.
Manager, Joanna Henbrey BHSII SM, says, “The £10,000 went towards fencing and buying a new horse, Alfie, for the Riding School but more than that it’s given me hope.”
With the charity offering pony rides from £1, RDA lessons, work experience for volunteers to excellent instruction from BHS-qualified staff for a fraction of the expected price, the Riding Stables is understandably extremely popular.
Joanna continues, “We have nearly 200 people waiting to join our lessons but we are limited by the riding space we have and the number of horses.”
Now proposing to double the stable numbers to 24 and add a second arena with grandstand seating area, Joanna hopes to be able to meet the growing demand and offer a better experience for farm visitors and riders alike.
She says, “At the moment farm visitors tend to hang over the rails of the arena to watch which isn’t safe and for our riders competing in in-house competitions having a second arena will make it more realistic as they will be able to warm up before showing or jumping.”
That said, a high proportion of riders at the stables have gone on to pursue careers in the industry with one set to be on placement at Hickstead this summer.
David Gadsby, London representative of the British Equestrian Federation said, “Deen City Farm Riding School matches the HOOF Ride London aim to increase the accessibility of riding to all in the city and the BEF is supportive of its bid to achieve such aims.”
Joanna adds, “Having received the £10,000 grant I’m enthused and the expansion of the riding school will help to make the whole farm more sustainable.”
To contact Deen City Farm and find out how you can help visit www.deencityfarm.co.uk or email stables1@deencityfarm.co.uk For further riding opportunities in London visit http://www.hoof-in-town.com/
Joanna is pictured with Alfie - bought with the grant money already received.
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