Day 1:
There are several ways to reach our riding centre in Scotland. You can either fly into Glasgow or Edinburgh where we can arrange a transfer (both 40mins), you can get the train to Lanark where we can arrange a collection, or you can make your own way to the Equestrian Centre by car or taxi. The local town is an easy 5 minute walk away so don't worry if you won't have a car.
Arrive this afternoon/evening, riding will commence tomorrow morning. All meals are table-served in the on-site Bistro dining room at the equestrian centre. Evenings can be spent in the comfy lounge, your luxury bedroom with free WiFi, Egyptian cotton bedding and towels, complimentary tea and coffee, flat screen TV with DVD, or use the small gym and cinema, or you can explore the local area.
Day 2-6:
After breakfast riding will commence with an introductory lesson. After a short assessment you will be allocated a horse suitable for your size and experience and your journey of discovery will begin. This afternoon you will be enjoying a picturesque hack along bridleways and quiet country lanes. Hacking out from the riding centre includes day rides to local beauty spots such as the famous Corra Linn Waterfalls and to the World Heritage site of New Lanark. Guests can opt to get their own horses ready (groom, tack up etc.) or have them prepared by the centre staff.
The content of your break will be tailored to suit your riding levels and you will discuss this upon arrival with your instructor. You will ride for up to four hours each day and this is usually a mixture of lessons and hacking out depending on your riding ability (day 2-6 inclusive). Tuition and hacking out are usually intermixed with other riders to give a good balanced holiday.
All of the instructors are highly experienced and hold the British Equestrian Tourism Certificate as well as a BHS instructors certificate.
Day 7:
After breakfast it is sadly time to make your way home. Return transfers are available to Edinburgh or Glasgow airports or Lanark train station.
Price: from £1595pp
6 nights half board (breakfast and evening meals), double/twin en-suite bedroom, 4hrs riding per day at £1295pp (single occupancy supplement £15 per night)
(single occupancy supplement £15 per night)
Dates:
October 2024 - May 2025
Additional information:
This itinerary is subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen events.
Airport transfers: Glasgow or Edinburgh transfers available from £90 each way *please note we are not able to offer transfers from the city centre due to the low emission zones now in place which preclude entry to rural taxi firms*
Station transfer: Please get the train to Lanark and we will arrange for you to be collected.
Riding Ability: Beginner - advanced
Daily Riding Hours: 4
Horses: Appaloosa, cobs
Weight Limit is 14 Stone, 89 Kg
Traveller review:
"The Scottish Equestrian Centre is so welcoming and runs like clockwork. I so enjoyed our host Maureen, a lovely lady, whose passion shows in the management of the Centre, selection of horses & riding staff. She never failed to discuss my daily goals and desires to make sure each day was a good ride. My room was lovely, clean & very comfortable, the food plentiful and delicious and the variety of horses I was able to ride, whether for lessons or trail, were well trained, well cared for and well mannered. Paul, Emma, Sandra and the rest of the staff are so knowledgeable in instruction, whether over fences or flat work and communicated instruction so well. The trails and amount of land at their disposal for riding is amazing, well kept and breathtaking. I’m sure I’ll return for their Castles ride."
Equestrian Escapes also offer a weekend riding holiday here in Scotland.
For tips regarding your holiday such as what to wear and riding ability, please visit the Travel Tips page.
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We have a large range of holidays to suit a range of riding abilities. Please see here for more information.
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