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,...

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?

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...

Bingo night, Mini rally, sponsored walks & plant exchanges! We had a busy Spring at Diamond, with our fundraising events!  In May we had a stall in Brighton at the Mini Run, raising awareness and money for Diamond, with our friends from the Mini Club who sponsor...

The Diamond Centre’s success hinges on its excellent team of volunteer coaches and helpers – without them we could not operate. We wanted to show our appreciation to our volunteers with a summer thank you cheese and wine afternoon  to recgonise the amazing...

Welcome to our newest arrival Ebony. Ebony has settled in extremely well and is now a firm rider favourite.She has come from a happy hacking home, so is doing lots of off-lead rein lesson to get started with us.She is a 15hh black beauty who is a massive softie. Do...

Quiz Night - Saturday 25th November. Come and test your general knowledge with us at Diamond, amazing prizes to be won!

This year The Diamond Centre Autumn Fair & Fun Dog Show is on Sunday 24th September, 11am – 4pm, at the Diamond Centre, Woodmansterne Road, Carshalton, SM5 4DT.  At this ever-popular event, sponsored by the Surrey Masonic Sports Association, there will be Donkey...

Does your dog have what it takes? Join us for the Diamond Dog Show - everyone welcome, details below!

Come and join us for the Rotary Charity Walk - a fully marshalled walk of 8.5 miles through some of the most attractive scenery of the North Downs, starting and finishing at Epsom Downs. Raise money for your prefered charity - Diamond! 

Calling All GardenersBe a part of the new DIAMOND PLANT SWAP scheme.Throw a few extra seeds in when sowing or pot on an extra seedling. Then bring them along to The Diamond Centre (once they’ve been hardened off). Leave them with us and then give a different plant a...

Rider's Feature This edition we hear from Reggie! Reggie is 5 years old and has been coming to the riding centre since September. He gets excited every week about coming to see Teddy, the horse he rides each time.  Reggie says "He’s my best friend and love him because...

A big hello to Hannah Prior! Hannah has been a volunteer at Diamond for over 15 years and we are very pleased she is now a member of staff. Her favourite horse is Cleo, who she also sponsors. She brings a real sense of fun to all her lessons and in her new role....

We wouldn't be able to run the Diamond centre without our fabulous volunteers and we thank you all for everything you have done and continue to do for the Diamond Centre. In this newsletter, we would like to spotlight Pam Thompson. Pam has volunteered with us for many...

We would like to show our appreciation to Steve Axon, who has stepped down as Chair of the Trustees. 'After 13 years, I have decided to stand down as Chairman. Back in 2009 I was looking for a new challenge and welcomed the opportunity when asked to take over as...

The Trustees would like to thank everyone who took time to respond to our ULEZ survey. We are in consultation with local authorities about the potential impacts of the expansion of ULEZ on Diamond Centre and your responses have given us valuable information for these...

Look out for our new vending machine, which is stocked with cold drinks, snacks and some of our merchandise. Card and cash payments are available. Our new Diamond merchandise includes water bottles, thermal cups, hat bags and shopping tote bags. Ask in the office...

At Diamond we offer a range of equine activities, our latest addition is RDA showjumping! Some of our advanced riders were offered a 6 week course, covering the RDA level 1-3 showjumping syllabus. The riders learn all sorts of new things, including riding with shorter...

Welcome to our newest arrival Dom. Dom is an Andalusian and is 16 hh and 25 years old. His previous career was as a jousting horse, but now that he is in his later years, he is an ideal calm horse for Diamond and is looking after lots of our riders. He's a giant...

Well done to everyone who was involved with the Christmas Open Day! The yard looked immaculate, the ponies were perfect and everyone was amazing! Congratulations to those who rode beautifully, participating in the story and to all those who won awards! And a MASSIVE...

Not sure what to get your loved one for Christmas? Look no further than our lovely Diamond branded merchandise. We have water bottles, thermal cups, hat bags and shopping tote bags! Super practical and stylish, with all profits going to the Diamond centre, you can get...