by Katie Hobden | Jun 12, 2026
Diamond has been shut over the summer whilst we do some important building work. Saddlers Hall (our main stable block) has been been redesigned, to improve accessibility and space for our horses. The old cobbles have been replaced with concrete, new drainage channels...
by Katie Hobden | Jun 12, 2026
This year we housed the regional dressage, countryside challenge, arts & crafts and showjumping competitions. Our participants did extremely well and we were able to take sixteen riders to the RDA National Championships, held in Hartpury, Gloucestershire on the...
by Katie Hobden | May 17, 2026
Diamond Riders at Olympia in 1981 From Steve Axon (Vice Chair, Diamond Trustees) We recently received a phone call from a lady who told us she had photographs of her son taking part in a musical ride at Olympia on 17th December 1981 and asked whether Diamond would...
by Katie Hobden | May 17, 2026
In Memory of Celia Langley You may have noticed the smart new bench next to the new cycle racks to the right of the front door to the centre. The bench was donated by the Tuesday morning volunteers in memory of one of their dear friend Celia Langley who sadly passed...
by Katie Hobden | May 17, 2026
In Memory of Keith Cook, (Chairman of Diamond 1988 – 1993 & Honorary Member) In June this year, we were very sorry to hear of the passing of Keith Cook. Diamond owes Keith an enormous debt of gratitude for his passion, commitment, and unwavering support for the...
by Katie Hobden | May 17, 2026
Adrienne sadly passed away on 20th October 2025 – one of the first people who volunteered at Diamond. It was way back in 1974 when Adrienne Simons, heard about the establishment of a new riding centre to assist the disabled.It was after a visit to Diamond where she...
