News and Information
Following the success of the September 2007 Hunter Trials in aid of the Elisabeth Curtis Centre at Hill House Carlton, we will be holding the event in 2008 on the 14 September 2008. This will include a National Performance Day for members of the Connemara Society
Some pictures of our competitors at the Regional competition at Oaklands, 2007
And Wimpole 2006
Bedfordshire CC Article
An article in "Bedfordshire" where Kyle talks about how the Elisabeth Curtis Centre directed his life.
Our thanks to Bedfordshire County Council, Kyle and his family for allowing us to publish this. To see the latest edition of "Bedfordshire" follow this link http://www.bedfordshire.gov.uk/
New York Marathon - 7 November 2004 - They finished!!!!
Richard and Karen Hollingsworth ran the New York Marathon in 5hours 02mins and 4hours 50mins respectively. Very Well Done.
National Finals - July 2004
We took Pedro and three riders to the RDA National Finals at Hartpury in Gloucestershire on the 17th and 18th July.
Kirsty - won 1st in Senior Handy Pony, 2nd in Senior Introduction to Dressage.
Kevan won 1st in Junior Handy Pony, 2nd in Junior Introduction to Dressage.
Rosie - won 4th in Junior Handy Pony, 3rd in Introduction to Dressage.
The weather was kind to us - not too hot, cold or windy and the rain held off until after the classes had ended.
Pictures to come later.
Lucy and Rowan, Jan 2004
Lucy, one of the regular helpers on Saturday Morning cross-stitched a beautiful picture of Rowan. Click here to see Lucy showing her picture, which took a year to complete, to the handsome boy himself.
National Finals - 2003
Three riders from the Elisabeth Curtis Centre qualified at Wimpole Hall regional competition, to compete at the National Championships at Hartpury College in July.
Pedro went too. He travelled well in one of instructor's trailer and enjoyed his stable on the front corner where he could see everything. All three riders did very well and enjoyed themselves. Results were:
Sarah - won 2nd in Working horse and Pony, 4th in Dressage.
Kyle won 1st in Tack and Turnout, 3rd in Dressage
John - won 4th in Working Horse and Pony, 6th in Dressage
To see pictures and results, click here.
Open day 2003
Click to go to a fuller report of this year's open day which raised £500 for the centre in one afternoon. More
Wimpole June 8 2003
Some of our riders competed at the area trials at Wimpole Hall, Cambs, in June and 3 of them gained places in the National Finals - see above. Well done, Kyle, Sarah and John.
Special Olympics 2003 - One of our riders, Matthew, qualified for the Great Britain Team this year.
Open Day 2001
A report of our Open Day 2001, attended by Alistair Burt
Special Olympics - Cardiff 2001
GOING FOR GOLD - AND WE GOT IT! More
Anglia Action TV visited us again in September 2001
This was to update the film they took of the Centre for MADD, October 2000 (see report below)
The report is due to be shown on Anglia Action on the 9 October.
Pedro was our pony star again, as he behaves very calmly around TV cameras.
Anglia Action often use clips of the Elisabeth Curtis Centre when they mention Riding for the Disabled.
Sensory Ride Opened for use - extended 2002
We have opened our sensory outdoor ride for our riders to use in the summer months. It features riding under the natural arches the pine trees and listening to the wind chimes in them while playing games. A further extension of the land available was made in 2002, to create even more room and interest on the ride.
New Look for Indoor School
The Centre has had a new rubber surface in the Indoor school, and a "viewing area" constructed with room for wheelchairs, as well as new plastic chairs, and a set of storage cupboards for the games equipment.
Own Charity Registration - Number 1074150
On April 1st 1999, following changes to the RDA National's constitution we gained our own charity registration while remaining within the "umbrella" of the RDA. Management committee members are now trustees, answerable directly to the Charity Commission.
Our Last Royal Visit
On June 30th 1998 we were honoured by a visit to the Centre of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
This page was last updated: 07/03/2008
