Talented horsewoman Niamh Simmons has triumphed over adversity and set the bar even higher by qualifying for a prestigious national competition for disabled riders – just months after getting back in the saddle. Niamh (41) of Grindlow, near Buxton – whose mobility is severely restricted by multiple sclerosis – has… Continue reading Disabled rider Niamh strides out to regional success
Almost four decades of unstinting service to a Buxton-based charity set up in her late daughter Helen’s name have been crowned with a very special Royal invitation for Riding for the Disabled champion Pat Atkin. Pat – one of the founder members of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for the… Continue reading Veteran volunteer Pat’s Royal appointment
Community minded card players have raised around £20,000 over the past 33 years to support a Buxton-based charity offering riding therapy for disabled people of all ages. Weekly whist drives held at Thomas Fields on Brown Edge Road, Buxton help to swell the coffers of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding… Continue reading Buxton card players rake in £1000 in record time for disabled riding charity
Two dressage competitors supported by a Buxton-based disabled riding charity have crowned their successful 2023 season with impeccable performances at the Equissage Para Bronze and Silver Summer Championships. Jessica Limb of Chesterfield and Vivienne Milburn of Great Longstone – both competing on behalf of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for… Continue reading Buxton’s disabled dressage riders clear their highest-ever hurdle
Two dressage competitors supported by a Buxton-based disabled riding charity have triumphed in a prestigious national event – and could go on to achieve even greater glory. Jessica Limb of Chesterfield and Vivienne Milburn of Great Longstone – both competing on behalf of Helen Atkin Group Buxton Riding for the… Continue reading Buxton’s disabled dressage riders score national success