Oct 2019 Horse Holiday Package

Oct 2019 Horse Holiday Package

HORSE HOLIDAY LODGE PACKAGE 

– 3 night break in Lindores Lodge for family or friends and their horses (sleeps 6+2)

Lindores Lodge 3 Night Stay: £703 (was £781) 

Equestrian Facilities Per Horse Stay for 3 nights: £125

Check in Monday 7th October 2019 PM

Check out Thursday 10th October 2019 AM

Grab this last minute horse holiday package! We are offering this fantastic horse holiday package to a family or group of friends who fancy a last minute short break away to stay, ride and relax at Lindores Equestrian.  Awarded Equestrian Business of the Year 2019 this is a your chance to experience Lindores in style!  The offer is suitable for any group size from 2 people up to 8 people and their horses. Kids and pets very welcome.

What’s included during your stay:

Stabling with hay and strawy

Exclusive use of Lindores Lodge with three en-suite bedrooms, private hot tub and luxurious furnishings

Safe enclosed garden for kids and pets to play safely

Stunning countryside views for hacking and walks

On Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th or Thursday 10th October 2019

Arena hire with show jumps available for 1.5 hours

Working Hunter jumps on grass available for 1.5 hours

Lindores Cross Country available for 1.5hours

Optional extra’s not included in package:

Shavings

Instruction

Dog Stays

Electric Lorry/Caravan Hook Ups

Check in from Friday Sunday 6th October from 4pm is available if preferred

To secure this package offer we require full payment and 20% of the balance is non refundable in event of a cancellation.  If you wanted to enjoy more facilities or change the package slightly that is possible and can be agreed in advance.  Horses must be fully vaccinated up to a year and guests must comply with the Lindores Equestrian Terms and Conditions which are provided at point of sale. Offer is subject to availability.

BOOK LINDORES LODGE ONLINE & HORSES DIRECTLY WITH CONTACT:

[email protected]

07736 044 058

 

 

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Horse Holiday Friends Package

Horse Holiday Friends Package

HORSE HOLIDAY PACKAGE

– 1 night stay for a group of friends and their horses (minimum 4)

 Cost: £90 per rider and horse

Check in Saturday 7thSept 2019 from 9am

Check out Sunday 8thSept by 12noon

Due to a cancellation we are offering this fantastic horse holiday package to a family or group of friends who fancy a short break away to stay, ride and relax at Lindores Equestrian.  Awarded Equestrian Business of the Year 2019 this is a your chance to experience Lindores!  The offer is suitable for a group of 4 or more riders and their horses.

What’s included during your stay:

Stable with hay and straw

Exclusive use of The Bothy

(The Bothy space has a kitchen, lounge and dining area and can be used until 10am Sunday 8thSept)

Accommodation: In The Bunkroom overnight (sleeps up to 6) or Tent Pitch

Parking for lorries, caravans or horse boxes

Hacking to enjoy the stunning countryside views

On Saturday 7th:

Arena hire with show jumps available for 1.5 hours

Working Hunter jumps on grass available for 1.5 hours

On Sunday 8th:

Lindores Cross Country available for 1.5hours

Optional extra’s not included in package:

Shavings

Instruction

Dog Stays

Luxury Lodge with Hot Tub

Electric Lorry/Caravan Hook Ups

Check in from Friday 6thSept from 6pm is available if preferred

 

To secure this package offer we require full payment and 20% of the balance is non refundable in event of a cancellation.  If you wanted to enjoy more facilities or change the package slightly that is possible and can be agreed in advance.  Horses must be fully vaccinated up to a year and guests must comply with the Lindores Equestrian Terms and Conditions which are provided at point of sale. Offer is subject to availability.

 

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY TODAY – CONTACT:

[email protected]

07736 044 058

 

 

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What it takes – a parents perspective

What it takes – a parents perspective

A Parents Perspective

With the BEu100 Championships at Frickley Park now an exciting memory forever etched in the brains of all those young athletes who represented their country, we wanted to find out more about some of the support crew.

The role of supporting Mums and Dads covers everything from groom to mentor to transporter and of course financial support. When we interviewed a selection of the BEu18 Scotland Team it was apparent how they all cited a parent as their biggest supporters.

We were keen to get a parents perspective and so we took a few minutes with super Mum Emma Bryce to find out more.

The Interview

Please introduce yourself and your daughter

My name is Emma and my daughter is Ellie. Ellie is on the Lindores Equestrian sponsored BEu100 Scotland Team.

 

Do you come from a horsey-background yourself and has this been a help or a hindrance?

I had a pony when I was younger but my parents weren’t horsey in the slightest. I bred my own foal in 1999 Macrana.

How has riding influenced Ellie as she is growing up?

Ellie has been riding since before she could walk so as a result spends every free moment she has with them. When she fell in love with eventing she took in two liveries to fund it, getting up at 5am every day to ride and muck out before school.

As a parent what have you invested into Ellie achieving her goals?

Mainly time as after buying her first pony she has saved and purchased her subsequent ones.

How did you feel when Ellie got selected for the BEu18 Scottish Team?

Exceptionally proud, she had worked so hard to achieve her goal of representing Scotland and had many setbacks along the way but always picked herself up, dusted herself off and tried again.

As a parent which phase of eventing to you enjoy the most and why?

Cross country I think as it’s wonderful to watch but heart racing at the same time.

Which is your least favourite part?

Dressage as it’s the phase Ellie always feels she could have done better. It’s also the phase I can’t watch!

Since Ellie has been eventing what have you learnt?

To be patient, never give advice to her at an event and how lovely and supportive all the other parents are.

What advice would you give to other parents with a son/daughter interested in taking up eventing more seriously?

Make sure you have an understanding other half as weekends are rarely spent at home!

Does Ellie have any supporters who need a mention?

Two years ago Ellie was approached by Jim Spiers from Advanced Roller  Doors (EK) to be a brand ambassador who has been an amazing support ever since and more recently by A2B Equestrian, who are a riding safety centre, and ensure Ellie is well kitted.

Find out more…

If you haven’t watched our fun video with some of the BEu18 team you can watch it here.

Or if, like many of the BEu18 team you’d like to come and train at Lindores Equestrian you can.

Train at Lindores Equestrian 

Watch Video Interview with BE u18 Scottish Team Riders

 

 

British Eventing U18 Scottish Team 2019 – Quick Q&A’s

British Eventing U18 Scottish Team 2019 – Quick Q&A’s

Photograph:  Front from left: Brooke Walker, Iona Landale, Emma Walker (Team Captain). Middle from left: Kelly Grant, Pollyanna Smith.  Back from left Roan Grant, Laura Patterson.

About the British Eventing Scotland u18 Team

A selection of the ‘local’ British Eventing under 18 Scottish Team visited their sponsor Lindores Equestrian just one week ahead of the National U18 Championships at Frickley Park.

What an awesome bunch they are! With the youngest rider in the team at 14 years old. The team at Lindores were blown away by their confidence, positive mind-set and extensive training calendar!

It’s nice to get to know the team that are representing our nation. But alongside our fun Q&A’s video clip above there is of course a more serious side which has involved working and training hard to get the results needed to be selected.

From the horses mouth

Each rider and horse qualified under the British Eventing Youth Programme and we couldn’t be prouder of the hard work and dedication they have shown. said Anna Black, Manager at Lindores Equestrian.

Many of the riders have trained over the cross country fences at Lindores.

“I did cross country on Heaven for the very first time at Lindores. I remember getting so much confidence apart from I couldn’t get him over the classic Lindores jump in the water! Thankfully that didn’t last long!”

said Kelly Grant, who aged 15, is representing Scotland with Heaven for the first time in the 100 team.

Kelly Grant riding Heaven

Roan Grant, groom for Wills Oakden, is also making his debut appearance on the 100 team riding Caballo Rojo (stable name Will) and said:

“I’m really excited about being part of the team and I’m most looking forward to the cross country. It’s been really nice to come and meet other team members tonight.”

While the cross country is the phase that the team seem unanimously most excited about, the team are divided as to whether they are more apprehensive about the dressage phase, or the show jumping phase.

“I’m most looking forward to seeing all of my friends and getting to have another crack at 2* cross country”

“However I am slightly worried for the show jumping as I find Millie [who is 14.2hh] struggles with the horse distances. Being selected for the team means a lot and is made even more special by the fact we are competing for our country.” said Ruth Farnsworth

Local rider Jemima Cross is no stranger to Lindores Equestrian and she is also making her Scottish Team debut, saying

“I am looking forward to representing Scotland at the Championships and being part of a great time. I am most apprehensive about letting Patrick [Village Crescendo] down.”

Jemima Cross riding Patrick. Photo by Action Replay Photography

As young athletes they all have great motivational advice to share.  Katie Edgar said:

“The best piece of advice was given to me by Ian Stark when I was 13 and I asked him how I could get on to a British Team. His advice was ‘every time you go out competing do your very best for yourself. My advice for any rider chasing their dreams would be never give up. You only get out what you put in.”

Katie Edgar riding Airborne. Photo by Action Reply Photography

Jodie Craig, who is also making her debut appearance agrees,

“You may think that you are the only one having problems or difficulties but you’re not. The only way to improve and get better is to work through these coming out even stronger each time you ride. As the famous saying goes ‘we learn from our mistakes’. It is also important to sometimes take the time to realise how far you have come as I find this motivates me to work harder.”

When speaking to individuals they are all excited about the opportunity to ride together as a whole team for their country. Let’s get behind them all and show them our support.

Keep following us because we’ll be sharing more about the team and their progress for Frickley Park National U18 Championships from 25thJuly  – 28thJuly 2019.

And in case you missed their last minute drop fence preparation – you can watch it on our Lindores Equestrian Facebook page

You can follow us on our social media channels @lindoresquestrian and visit www.lindoresxc.co.uk.  

 

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 Equestrian Business of the Year 2019 at national horsescotland awards.

Lindores – Award Winning Cross Country Course

Lindores – Olympic Show Jumping sized Arena

Lindores – Hacking and Stunning Views

 

Lindores – Brand New Working Hunter Fences on Grass

 

 

Stay in touch with Lindores Equestrian

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Lindores – Stay Ride Relax

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Official Sponsor of British Eventing U18 Scotland Team

Official Sponsor of British Eventing U18 Scotland Team

Lindores Equestrian are delighted to announce…

Their sponsorship of the British Eventing Scotland U18 team

Winner of Equestrian Business of the Year 2019 at the national horsescotland awards, Lindores Equestrian celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Reputed to be the most popular, friendly and inclusive training and horse holiday venue in Scotland, Lindores Equestrian are proud sponsors of the British Eventing Championship Team.

Lindores Equestrian has been a key training destination for many British Eventing riders and instructors.   We are immensely proud to support the qualifying team that have worked so hard and for so many years. The world-class riders and their British Eventing support team will represent our country at the Frickley Park National U18 Championships from 25thJuly  – 28thJuly 2019.

What’s the secret?

We will be meeting and interviewing some of the riders before the British Eventing Championships in July to hear directly from them how they qualified.  We want to know how they made it and how they are feeling?  What tips can they share for the rest of us training to be great?

So follow us on our social media channels @lindoresquestrian and visit www.lindoresxc.co.uk where you can find out team secrets. And a little about the venue where it all started, for some.

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Photo Courtesy of Kate Lawson

 

CONGRATULATIONS – 2019 U18 SCOTLAND TEAM

Novice/2* Team

Emma Webster – The Face of Rome (Team Captain)

Rachel Williamson – McDiamond / Antrim October

Georgia Buchan – Valentino III

Olivia Burns – All Rosie

Freya Hartley – Waterloo Sunset

Pollyanna Smith – Castleroche Star

Ruth Farnsworth – Go H Alainn

Ellie Bryce – Lacoste

E100 BTeam

Grace Botterell – Winston XX (Team Captain)

Roan Grant – Caballo Rojo

Laura Patterson – Edelweis V

Katie Edgar – Ardagh Airborne

Kelly Grant – Heaven Eyes

Brook Walker – Shannondale Flight

Jemima Cross – Village Crescendo

Jodie Caig – Hespo

Sophie Mason – Pebbly Limited Edition

Iona Landale – Sioux Dreamcatcher

There are 3 BE100 team reserves (in alphabetical order):

Gregor Walkingshaw – Craigmancie Symphony

Rebecca Scott – Dinozzo

Sasha Niven – Forrests Foxy Lady

Vicky Edgar – Ardagh Bobby

 Equestrian Business of the Year 2019 at national horsescotland awards.

Celebrating our 30th anniversary, Lindores Equestrian is a first class training facility for riders and horses of all levels.  Ideal for beginners right through to professional riders we have visiting instructors, kids, adults, holiday makers and camp hosts visiting to ride for pleasure or progression.

Lindores is award winning because it offers so much more than any other venue.  We’ve simplified it into three key things which are Stay, Ride, Relax…

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STAY

At Lindores you can visit for an hour or your can stay for a week.  There is accommodation to suit all budgets. Guests can stay in the luxury lodges which have private hot tubs, stunning views and interiors. The architecturally designed houses and gardens are purpose built so their accessible, dog friendly and kid friendly.  If you’re keen for more affordable accommodation guests can stay in a bunkroom, pitch a tent in the campsite or hook-up their horse lorry for a comfortable night stay next to the famous Bothy.

The Bothy

The working farm has converted a cosy Bothy that is the heart of all the equestrian camp and clinic experiences.  The Bothy has a kitchen, log burning stove, dining area, lounge seating with accompanying showers and toilets.

The training venue is ideal for kid and adult camps both residential and non-residential.  Visiting hosts and instructors from all over the country hire the venue to create their own camp experiences.

There are limited spaces for hosting and riding in 2019 but do get in touch if you want to know more, they team will be happy to help CONTACT US

RIDE

The backbone of the business is the famous Lindores Cross Country course.  Spanning 85 acres with over 125 British Eventing standard fences there is a huge range for training.

4** Eventer Louisa Milne Home riding Future Plans at Lindores

Customers can also hire the brand new working hunter fences on grass.  They can hire the Olympic show jumping sized outdoor arena all year.  There are also grass paddocks for turnout and dressage.

The hacking at Lindores offers varying terrain off road and the views from the stunning farm in Fife are so famous that Red Bull filmed with their sponsored athletes and EQy magazine voted it the ‘No 1 Horse Holiday destination’ nationally.

Olympic Show Jumping sized Arena

Incredible Hacking and Stunning Views

 

Brand New Working Hunter Fences on Grass

 

RELAX

 

The business has always been run by the very friendly Black family.  They have created a very relaxed and welcoming environment. The business has grown off the back of listening and asking instructors and customers what they want.  If the customers and horses are happy the Blacks are happy. Because of this openness camps and horse holidays at Lindores can include on foot activities such as: paint balling, full body massages, vet talks, pilates, personal training, confidence coaching, racing talks, inspirational speakers and more recently biking experiences.

Have Fun Building Confidence and Trust

 

Lindores Equestrian is proud to be the best in 2019 which is why it is the perfect fit sponsoring the British Eventing Scotland U18 team at the 2019 Champs.

 

Stay in touch with Lindores Equestrian

Website – www.lindoresxc.co.uk

Facebook – www.facebook.co.uk/lindoresequestrian

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Lindores – Stay Ride Relax

Website – www.lindores.co.uk

Facebook – www.facebook.co.uk/lindoresstay

Instagram – www.instagram.co.uk/lindoresstay

Twitter – www.twitter.co.uk/lindoresstay

 

Be part of British Eventing Youth Programme – Find out more

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