News Archive….

Find out what’s been happening at the Diamond Centre…

Unwanted Christmas Gifts?

We're also looking for items to use as raffle and tombola prizes.It can be:- Soft toys (new or in very good condition)- Toiletries (in their original packaging)- Bottles (not just alcohol, anything in a bottle!)- Unwanted giftsJust drop them in the office next time...

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Unwanted Christmas Gifts?

Unwanted Christmas Gifts?

We're also looking for items to use as raffle and tombola prizes.It can be:- Soft toys (new or in very good condition)- Toiletries (in their original packaging)- Bottles (not just alcohol, anything in a bottle!)- Unwanted giftsJust drop them in the office next time...

Rider’s Feature – Georgia

Rider’s Feature – Georgia

Georgia started riding at Diamond less than 6 months ago and is one of our individual riders on a Saturday morning! We talked to Georgia and her Mum about her experiences at Diamond….. Georgia told us all about her favourite things at Diamond, which include riding...

Volunteer News!

Volunteer News!

We are delighted to announce that 3 of our Saturday volunteers, Katie Hobden, Katie Lawson and Kathryn Clements, recently achieved their RDA Group Coach qualification. The coaching pathway includes a combination of on-line and practical training sessions on a wide...

RDA Arts & Craft Competition

RDA Arts & Craft Competition

The Arts & Crafts competition, as part of the RDA National Championships, provides a great opportunity for participants to express themselves through art. It is open to all participants of all ages in RDA and gives everyone the chance to take part in the RDA...

Secret Santa – Thank you!

Secret Santa – Thank you!

A massive thank you to everyone who supported our annual Secret Santa. We raised nearly £4,000 and most importantly got to spoil our lovely horses and ponies. The money donated goes to buy over 120 different items to support the centre and continue to make it the...

Our Recent Events – Christmas 2023

Our Recent Events – Christmas 2023

We had a busy Christmas at Diamond, with our fundraising and volunteer events!  At the beginning of December we held our open day and Christmas Show, with some amazing riding displays from our riders and vaulters, as well as the oppurtunity for lots of pony cuddles on...

Horse Update

Horse Update

Welcome to our newest arrival Lizzie. Lizzie has settled in extremely well and is now a firm rider favourite with some of our smaller riders. She is a 13.1hh grey mare who likes to be treated like a VIP.Do give her a fuss when you see her!

Upgrades to our Facilities

You might have noticed a few improvements over the last few months at the centre. This is part of our ongoing improvement plan to make sure we are providing the best centre for our participants and volunteers. Look out for the new solar panels and lighting to make us...

Diamond’s 50th Anniversay

Diamond’s 50th Anniversay

2024 sees the 50th Anniversary of the opening of The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders, on the present site on Woodmansterne Road. The centre was one of the forerunners of riding for disabled and our roots go back to 1959 when our founder Keith Webb, a London Mounted...

Disability History Month

Disability History Month

Diamond are excited to celebrate UK disability history month, we have a range of activities planned including videos, open days stalls, panel discussions and interviews! Find out more here - https://ukdhm.org/ 

Diamond Christmas Show – 3rd December

Diamond Christmas Show – 3rd December

Please come and join us for our open day and Christmas show, there will be an open yard so you can come and visit the ponies before a short rider display and award ceremony. We look forward to seeing you there.

Quiz Night – 25th November

Quiz Night – 25th November

Join us for our quiz night on the 25th of November at the Diamond Centre - get it in the diary! Ask at the office for more details.

Talk: Tails of a mounted Police Officer – 23rd October

Talk: Tails of a mounted Police Officer – 23rd October

Join us for a talk from Alan Hiscox at Diamond. Tails of a mounted police officer- from riots and trooping the colour to Goodwood and the highway code.   Alan Hiscox retired as the Chief Equitation Officer in the Metropolitan Mounted Police. He spent 32 years in the...

Autumn Fair – Thank you!

Autumn Fair – Thank you!

We have amazing news! At the Autumn Fair, over £20,000 was raised, with a turn-out of approximately 3,000 people! It was undeniably the best year yet!  This money is going to go towards our incredible four-legged friends and the general upkeep and maintenence of the...

Can you help us at our Autumn Fair on 24th September?

Can you help us at our Autumn Fair on 24th September?

Please join us for our Autumn Fair! We are always looking for volunteers on or before the day, for help with set up, catering, car parking, ticket sales, clean up, tech set up and all coordination! Please contact the office in advance if you can help!

Call for Volunteers!

Call for Volunteers!

Do you have some spare time during the week? Do you like working with horses? Would you like to support events or fundraising? Bring your friends! We need new volunteers - please contact the office to find out more (admin@diamoncentre.org.uk)! We have many different...

Biomechanics Lecture

Biomechanics Lecture

Bio-Mechanics Lecture – Saturday 29th July (6.30 pm). After a popular Rider Biomechanics session last year, this year the focus will be Equine Biomechanics and will be held at the Diamond Centre. Presented by Sarah MacDonald FBHS. All proceeds in aid of Diamond,...

Staff Update

Welcome to Amelia McCarthy who joined us in April this year. Amelia worked on other yards before joining Diamond so brings lots of experience and has Stage 2 horse care. We are very happy she has joined us. Welcome to the team Ameila!

Summer at Diamond

Summer at Diamond

We have been enjoying the summer weather and sunshine at Diamond. While us humans enjoy the heat, sometimes we might alter our lesson content to adapt when it gets too hot, to ensure the the horses and ponies don't overheat. Did you know the hot horse facts below?

Trustee News

Welcome to Rosemary Stewart who joined our board of trustees in May. Rosemary has been connected with Diamond for nearly 20 years, where all of her children have either ridden or volunteered. She brings a wealth of knowledge through her work as a support worker as...

Design a Poster Competition

Design a Poster Competition

Diamond is keen to do our bit for the environment so we are asking our riders to design posters that can be displayed around the centre to encourage of everyone to be more enironmentally conscious. We would like posters on the following: Recycling to protect the...

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020 8643 7764

The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders
Woodmansterne Road,
Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 4DT

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Other important info....

Registered charity number: 1045970.

The London Borough of Sutton, Animal Activity License, Hiring out horses, Licence Number: 22/00380/RIDE