News | 9 September 2026
Camp 2026 Report
What another fantastic camp we had this year, despite it being so hot!
Our 3rd year holding our camp at such a great venue (Aylesford Equestrian), challenging weather this year but we adapted the schedule to avoid the worst of the heat for riding (thanks to the venue for being so accommodating), the usual great food (thank you Wendy), great company, fabulous kids and ponies and as always great fun!
We are all very proud of every member who attended and all they achieved both on and off their ponies!
Despite the heat camp was still a fun packed four days and lots of badges were awarded.
E Safety, Rider Fitness, Plaiting, Grooming, Mucking Out, Tack Cleaning, Intro to Dressage, Dressage Arenas Mini Dressage Movements
We played games including water fun to cool down, watched the solar eclipse and meteor showers, explored the boundary. Our 12 campers rode, learnt, challenged themselves, pushed beyond their comfort zones, worked as a team and supported each other. They were kind, respectful, funny and brave, and every single one of them should be incredibly proud of themselves.
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Our Camp 2026 Award Winners were:
🏆 YARD GROUP POINTS COMPETITION 🏆
A huge WELL DONE to Team Lordship Gruffalo (Abi, Sophie, Alice, Dotty) 🏆🐴🎉
The yard group points competition was VERY competitive, with everyone working hard, earning points and supporting their teams throughout camp. The determination, teamwork and competitive spirit were fantastic to see! )
A huge WELL DONE to Team Lordship Gruffalo (Abi, Sophie, Alice, Dotty) 🏆🐴🎉
The yard group points competition was VERY competitive, with everyone working hard, earning points and supporting their teams throughout camp. The determination, teamwork and competitive spirit were fantastic to see! )
🌟 2026 Camper of the Year: Frankie
🐴 Most Improved Award
Group 1 – Ella
Group 2 – Grace
Group 3 – Sophie
🏆 Best Rider Award
Group 1 – Evelyn
Group 2 – Aggie
Group 3 – Abbie
Balancing Award: Sophie
Belly Laugh Award: Dotty
Cheeky Canter Award: Alice
Galloping Major Award: Evelyn
Poobald Award: Aggie
Camp Kindness Award: Annabelle
Perfect Plaits Award: Abbie
Camp Hairdresser: Frankie
Future JI Award: Abi
Love My Pony Award: Harriet
Give It a Go Award: Grace
Ros Canter Award: Ella
“I Have a Quick Question” Award: Lucy
🐴 Most Improved Award
Group 1 – Ella
Group 2 – Grace
Group 3 – Sophie
🏆 Best Rider Award
Group 1 – Evelyn
Group 2 – Aggie
Group 3 – Abbie
Balancing Award: Sophie
Belly Laugh Award: Dotty
Cheeky Canter Award: Alice
Galloping Major Award: Evelyn
Poobald Award: Aggie
Camp Kindness Award: Annabelle
Perfect Plaits Award: Abbie
Camp Hairdresser: Frankie
Future JI Award: Abi
Love My Pony Award: Harriet
Give It a Go Award: Grace
Ros Canter Award: Ella
“I Have a Quick Question” Award: Lucy
Turnout Winners
Ride 1 – Annabelle
Ride 2 – Grace
Ride 3 – Sophie
Ride with highest points – Ride 3 (Abbie, Dotty, Frankie, Sophie)
Overall Winner of Turnout – Grace
