Two ponies at the New Yatt Riding for the Disabled group have been providing riding lesson for 10 years.

Riders and volunteers celebrated with a party for Topsy and Dusty with a cake and lots of carrots, and the ponies were presented with long service awards.

The group's chairman Libby Hartwell is pictured at the stables, close to North Leigh, near Witney

Topsy, aged 19, has been with the group since 1992 and was one of the first horses the group owned. Dusty, aged 27, has been on loan from 1993 after her rider outgrew her.

Group spokesman Pat Kelly, pictured holding the two ponies, said: "They have been doing a very special job providing riding lessons for our disabled children and adults to learn, enjoy and have fun.

"Topsy has a wonderful nature and is very patient, Dusty is always very willing and still enjoys going out and having a canter, despite being 27. Both have been to horse shows with disabled riders and have taken part in sponsored rides."

The group is running an appeal to raise £120,000 to build an indoor riding school, and so far has raised more than £80,000. A decision on whether it will get funding from the National Lottery Sport England fund is expected at the end of the month.