RAC Saddle Club Bovington

23/10/2026

Who needs a whiteboard when you have a pony?!

Our Alternative Provision (AP) learners have been getting hands-on with their learning as part of the British Horse Society’s Changing Lives through Horses (CLtH) programme.

Working towards their Silver Award, the children explored the equine digestive tract and organs, using chalk to draw and label the digestive system directly onto one of our yard ponies!

A fun, practical way to bring their learning to life, develop their understanding of horse care and anatomy, and build confidence through working with horses.

At RAC Saddle Club, we love seeing our AP learners engaging with learning in different ways, discovering new skills and celebrating their achievements.

Well done to everyone involved!

23/10/2026

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE – NEW OFFICE PHONE NUMBER

Please note that RAC Saddle Club has a new telephone number: 07483 693472

Our old number is now obsolete and should no longer be used.

Please be aware that the office is not always manned, so if your call is not answered, please email [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Please save our new number and update your contact details. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

RAC Saddle Club, Bovington

20/10/2026

FOR SALE – Arena Leveller £600

We’re selling our well-maintained green arena leveller, ideal for sand and rubber chip surfaces. It’s kept our arena in great condition and is ready for its next home.

• Suitable for sand and rubber chip arenas
• Well maintained
• £600
• Collection from Bovington, Dorset

Call 07779 521433 for more details or to arrange a viewing.

18/10/2026

18/10/2026

Good luck to everyone at today’s RAC Saddle Club Hunter Trial! 🐴

It’s a beautiful autumn morning in Bovington and the course is ready and waiting.

A huge good luck to all our riders and horses heading out today – ride safe, enjoy every fence, and most importantly have fun!

And a massive thank you to all our volunteers, fence judges and helpers who make days like this possible. We couldn’t do it without you.

Come down and cheer everyone on – we’d love to see you there! 🍂

HorseRiding

18/10/2026

🏆 Best Taste & Design: Edward, for his arena eventing course cake
Best Taste: Bella, for her strawberry Victoria sponge
Best Design: Ivy & Amanda, for their carrot cake
Best Creativity: Molly, for her RAC Saddle Club cake

Each of our winners receives a private lesson of their choice!

A huge well done to everyone who took part. So much talent and effort went into every cake!

And the best bit? All the cakes are going to our wonderful volunteers at today’s Hunter Trial!

Thank you all for your support. We really appreciate it!

17/10/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce that Twiggy has passed away at the grand old age of 34. But what a life she had, and what a legacy she leaves at RAC Saddle Club.

I bought Twiggy when she was supposedly 16, although we later discovered she was a little older! She was for Annie, and what a fabulous, forward little jumper she was. In time, she became a much-loved schoolmistress, teaching countless children to ride and giving them confidence, skills and memories they will carry with them for life.

Twiggy was so popular that there was always a waiting list of young Pony Club members hoping to loan her. Laura, Niamh, Cassidy…. The list is long! She taught so many children so much, and over the years became a very special part of the RAC family.

In her later years, Twiggy was incredibly lucky to become part of the Robinson family. Olivia, her sister Ellie, their mum Sam and our now very wonderful Chairman, Major Scott Robinson, took on the care of this special veteran. Hours were spent preparing and feeding her sloppy feeds as she no longer had any teeth. She was loved, cherished and cared for right to the end.

Twiggy also found a new lease of life when our very special Paul took over her care and paired her up in the field with his big 17.2hh horse, Tango. What followed was a truly lovely friendship. Tango fell completely in love with Twiggy, and in many ways she kept him happy, too. It was a case of true love — Twiggy would stand underneath his belly, and the two would cuddle together. They remained devoted companions right until the end.

Twiggy was so much more than a pony. She was part of the history of our club, and generations of children have her to thank for their early adventures in the saddle. We are so grateful to everyone who loved and cared for her throughout her long life.

We would love to hear from past Pony Club members who have photos or memories of Twiggy. Please do share them with us so we can celebrate her remarkable life and all the years she gave to RAC Saddle Club.

Run free, Twiggy. Thank you for everything. You will never be forgotten. ❤️

17/10/2026

Here is the link for rider numbers and times for tomorrow’s Hunter Trial.

Results for equestrian competitions

15/10/2026

Huge congratulations to Louly on her Cherry Award! As proud members of Area 14, we've had the pleasure of working alongside her for many years, and every word of this is true. Her energy, support and dedication never stop. So well deserved, Louly. Thank you for everything you do for our riders and the wider Pony Club community!