Mrs Stella Milne, Chairman; Mr Ewen Mackay, Treasurer; Mrs Pauline Humphries, Secretary; Mrs Joanne Lee; Mrs Lydia Fay; Miss Rosie Clark;; Mr Gordon Thompson, Miss Wing Bo Chan; Miss Elaine Briggs, MissJane Sanders and Mr Barrie Curtis.

The riding activities that we provide have again increased throughout the year And our riders continue to enjoy riding either as a therapy, pleasure riding or competitive riding. Again in 2010 a team of riders competed at the Regional Dressage Competition at The All England Showground at Hickstead in Sussex and from this some of our riders qualified for the National Dressage competition at Hartpury, Gloucestershire. We are very proud of the work these riders put in to perfect their dressage tests and also the dedication of their instructors, helpers, families and friends who support them. We have high hopes for our rider’s progression again in 2011. Special thanks to Lynda Sears who transports our precious horses to all these events.
The army of volunteers manage to get to the yard in all weathers, even in the snowy and icy weather of the last month to ensure that the horses and ponies are fed and well and ready to take up their duties when required. Also that the farm is kept in safe condition ready for our riders once the weather allowed. 2011 so far has brought rain, rain and more rain producing lots and lots of mud!! The ponies and helpers are looking forward to a dry spell.

The Properties sub-committee meets regularly to review progress and reports directly to the Trustees and the Management Committee and reviews the risk in carrying out works, including the risk of not doing so. At long last the sheds have been erected (bought by money raised by British Airways) this has provided much needed storage space. The outdoor school lighting system has been installed (Money provided by Love of Learning, a bid submitted by our Monday evening riders and helpers) This too has made such a difference to our evening sessions. Thank you for all the donations we receive they really makes a difference to Epsom RDA.

All the events were a success last year, these included the dressage competitions, TREC competitions and social events such as the Barn Dance which was held on a lovely summers evening, dancing and merriment was had by all.

The trustees regularly review their responsibilities to ensure that they are carried out in accordance with the law, with the Charities Commission regulations and with the requirement of our National Organisation of Riding for the Disabled.

Please contact us via email if you would like to join our waiting list for riders or our team of volunteers or to visit the farm to see the work we do or to enjoy one of the open competitions as a competitor or for a day out in the countryside watching equestrian activities.

Good luck to all our friends, supporter’s riders, volunteers and fellow equestrians for 2011 and again a big THANK YOU to all our helpers, riders and sponsors who continue to make Epsom Riding for the Disabled a safe, welcoming and fun place to ride and volunteer.

Stella Milne

Chairperson Epsom Riding for the Disabled