Driving Ponies : Harnessing Potential
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Sports Driving Unlimited
For more photos go to the new photos page or Liza’s Gallery
For more photos go to the new photos page or Liza’s Gallery
smiles all around! hugs after a good drive!
James Rennie School, Carlisle - thanks to a grant from  BBC Children in Need we have also been able to extend this programme, offering it to new older pupils, as well as the younger ones.
Boreland to Birmingham! Long distance Carriage Drive Wheels to Freedom! We did it!
Boreland to Birmingham!
 Long distance Carriage Drive Wheels to Freedom!  We did it!
Amanda and the team completed their seriously exciting long distance carriage drive at Cadbury World on October 9th. A team of people with a range of disabilities, including wheelchair users, travelled from the borders of Scotland down to Birmingham in 13 days with 13 ponies, 3 dogs and a support team including 2 artic wagons!  If you would like to read a short report click here.
 To date we have raised just over £17k!
 Our thanks go to all the people who supported us along the way, gave us somewhere to put up our huge camp, fed us and generally looked after us.  To donate go to:  www.justgiving.com/sportsdrivingltd
We would like to thank these companies for their generous sponsorship and support
Dodson & Horrell
Equestrian Outfitters
Equafleece
Premier Equine
Faulks & Company
A W Jenkinson
 Greggs Bakery
 McVities Biscuits
 John Cook Signs
 Scania Rental
 Polypads
 Cadbury World
Chris Pears with Dash All smiles! very young driver Jessica with Amanda and Dougal!
National Para Equestrian Driving Championships
 Henbury Hall, Cheshire
Graham and Charlotte, having successfully completed 3 outdoor club competitions during the summer, qualified for the Championships.  Highlight of the Championships was a special award presented to Graham:
Most Inspirational Para-Driver
The fact that Graham is now able to drive all phases of competition unaided with one hand was recognised by the panel of judges.  The special prize was a set of reins donated by Renee Shoop – a well known quality harness maker.  This was a wonderful recognition of the hard work that Graham has put into his training and the standard he has achieved in a mere two years!
Charlotte and Ruby Graham & Rolo More photos in Liza’s Gallery
More photos in Liza’s Gallery
Jessica and Amanda lead the team through Lockerbie thanks to all our sponsors The full team at Cadbury World
Wheels to Freedom!
Pushing Boundaries
Marc seems to be having fun! Brenda driving Lucy
Indoor Driving Competition season has started! Three competitions will be held at Greenlands Equestrian Centre, Carlisle on February 4th & 25th and March 17th. These events are qualifiers for the National Indoor Championships at Keysoe, Bedfordshire on Mar 30 - Apr 1st.   A number of drivers with disabilities supported by SDU, will be taking part and  hoping to qualify for the Championships.  All are welcome - contact Amanda or John on 01576 610248 or email amanda@chariots.org.uk for more information.
We’d like to thank The Tack Room at St John’s Cross, Robertsbridge who held a raffle at Christmas and raised funds for SDU.
Exciting News!
We are now working in partnership with Ainscough Equestrian Services – who are now providing sessions for us for people in the north west of England.  We are currently supporting 5 individual drivers who are attending and links have been made with Wigan Council's Children Services for provision of further sessions.  Our principle trainer there is Chris Ainscough who has been a successful competition carriage driver for many years.  He is now using his skills to bring the joy of driving to those with disabilities.
Chris competing in 2011 Chris and Charlotte entering Cadbury World!