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STRATHORN FARM STABLES AND RIDING SCHOOL
Intro
STRATHORN FARM STABLES AND RIDING SCHOOL
Welcome to Strathorn Farm Stables and Riding School
Strathorn Farm Stables and Riding School is owned and operated by Ruth and George Skinner. The Skinner family have a proud history of working with horses that stretches back hundreds of years. Strathorn has been home to The Skinner Family and their horses since 1939. In 1991 George and Ruth decided it was time to pass on their vast knowledge and experience by opening up a stables and riding school to offer lessons in all aspects of horse craft.
We offer daily riding lessons for people of all abilities, driving lessons, jumping, BHS assessment training, horse care, schooling and breaking, livery, carriages for special occasions, advice on purchasing horses and harness, horses for sale and much much more. Strathorn Farm Stables and Riding School is a BHS Approved Center. We are always happy to answers your questions and pass on our knowledge.
Yearly Schedule
Yearly Schedule
Special Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Events
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Team Strathorn at The Royal Highland Show 2019. Celebrating the Clydesdale!
Click on the photo to view gallery. Photos by Nadja Skoglund.
Summer Holiday Programme 2019
Weekly description (Mon-Fri)
July 8-12
Own a Pony Week 5 day course. Walk, trot, wobbly canter. Intro dressage & pole course competition.10am – 3pm £225.
Mon 8. Lessons & Hacks.
Tues 9. Trot / Canter Pony Day.
Wed 10. My Little Pony 10-12pm Jumping For Juniors 1 – 3pm.
Thurs 11. Jump day.
Fri 12. Adult Lesson & Hacks.
July 15-19
5-day Advanced Course. Dressage & Showjumping. Intermediate Riders – must jump 70cm. Combined Training competition. Can include XC if demand10am – 3pm £250.
Mon 15. My Little Pony 10 – 12pm. Lessons & Hacks.
Tues 16. Walk/Trot Pony Day.
Wed 17. My Little Pony 10 – 12pm. Jumping For Juniors 1 – 3pm.
Thurs18. Trot/Canter Pony Day.
Fri19. Adult Lessons.
July 22-26
Own a Pony Week 5 day course. Walk, trot, canter, jump. Dressage & Jumping Competition.10am – 3pm £225.
Mon 22 Learn to drive day.
Tues 23 Walk/trot Pony Day.
Wed 24 My Little Pony 10-12pm Jumping For Juniors 1 – 3pm.
Thurs 25 Jump day.
Fri 26 Adult Lessons.
July 29- August 2
Own a Pony Week 5 day course. Walk, trot, canter, mini jumps. Dressage & Jumping Competition.10am – 3pm £225.
Mon 29 Lessons & Hacks.
Tues 30 Walk/Trot Pony day.
Wed 31 My Little Pony 10 - 12 pm. Jumping For Juniors 1 – 3pm.
Thurs 1 Jump Day.
Fri 2 Adult Lessons.
August 5-9
Own a Pony 4 days. Tues - Friday. Walk, trot, very wobbly canter. Intro Dressage & pole course Competition.10am – 3pm £180.
Mon 5 Walk / Trot Pony Day
Tues 6 Mini Jump Day.
Wed 7 My Little Pony 10 - 12. Jumping For Juniors 1 – 3pm.
Thurs 8 Ride Safe Training.
Fri 9 Adult Lessons. Ride Safe Assessment.
August 12-16
Beginners Introduction to Riding 3 day Course Mon - Weds. Games & Handy Pony Competition 10 – 3pm £135.
2 day Driving course Thurs - Fri. Dressage & Cones competition.10am – 3pm £130.
Mon12 Lessons and Hacks.
Tues13 Trot/Canter Pony Day.
Wed 14 Senior Jump Day.
Thurs15. Mini Jump Day.
Fri16. My Little Pony 10 - 12 pm. Adult Lessons.
This programme is subject to change depending on demand. Early booking recommended. Assessment Lessons, Private Lessons & Hacks available throughout the holidays.
Price List Summer Holiday Programme.
· My Little Pony - £35
· Pony Day - £45
· Jumping for Juniors - £35
· Jump Day - £50
· Learn to Drive Day - £60
· Assessment Lesson - £25
· 40 mins Private Lesson - £40
· Hacking - £40 1 hour, £80 2 hours
BHS RIDE SAFE ASSESSMENT Friday 9 August 2019 9-1pm. Book now as numbers will be limited!
The essential award for all riders, Ride Safe gives you the confidence to ride in the environments you are most often faced with, keeping you and your horse safe. Open to all riders over 11 years of age. Assessment cost £95.
TRAINING DAY Thursday 8 August 10-5pm – Cost £60 including tea, coffee and horse hire, Bring a packed lunch and come ready to ride, waterproofs recommended.
Contact stables@strathorn.com to book your place.
See the BHS website - https://pathways.bhs.org.uk/ride-safe-award/
TO BOOK CONTACT RUTH SKINNER Tel 01464 851204
stables@strathorn.com
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REGULAR LESSONS RESUME MONDAY 26 AUGUST
STRATHORN FARM STABLES FAMILY DAY with HEAVY HORSES
A massive thank you to our team of staff, helpers and volunteers for helping Strathorn run a fantastic open day in aid of Charlie House. Another huge thank you to all who came along - we hope you enjoyed your day and we'll see you all next year!
Sunday April 28, 2019
Contact
Contact and Booking
Call Ruth on: 01464 851204 or
email: strathornfarm@yahoo.com
General riding school enquiries?
Please email: stables@strathorn.com
or Visit...
Contact
Contact and Booking
Call Ruth on: 01464 851204 or
email: strathornfarm@yahoo.com
General riding school enquiries?
Please email: stables@strathorn.com
or Visit...
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Strathorn Farm Stables is within view of Bennachie on the A96 Aberdeen/Inverness road, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Drive past Inverurie, pass Pitcaple and continue on to Pitmachie. Turn right into the village of Old Rayne. Go past the village hall and you will see a small monument on the right. Turn right here - into Strathorn Road - continue up the hill and keep going for one mile. You will arrive at the Farm on the right hand side of the road.
Strathorn Farm Stables and Riding School
Pitcaple, Inverurie, AB51 5EJ
United Kingdom
A note to help keep our horses healthy:
Please always wear freshly washed clothes, clean boots and have clean hands when you come to the Riding School. This is to ensure that if you have been in contact with any other horses you won't spread any diseases. One disease is Strangles, a highly contagious infectious disease caused by the bacteria Streptococcus equi which affects the lymph nodes of the upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). It can cause large abscesses, prevent swallowing and restrict breathing. Please help us keep our horses healthy. Thank you for understanding.
Contact the riding school (general inquiries)
stables@strathorn.com
or
Contact Ruth Skinner
strathornfarm@yahoo.com
Our Mission
Strathorn Clydesdales
We have horses of all shapes and sizes,
from ponies up to the mighty Clydesdale
Our Mission
Strathorn Clydesdales
We have horses of all shapes and sizes,
from ponies up to the mighty Clydesdale
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enjoy the scenery around Bennachie
as you ride on our many trails
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enjoy the scenery around Bennachie
as you ride on our many trails
Client Reviews
Client Reviews
“There is always a lot of laughter, a warm welcome and expert tuition.”
“I just want to send you our thanks for giving my children the best week. My son especially having special needs, was made so welcome and the staff were fabulous with him. The little ones loved their lesson and the “my little pony” session. It was perfect for them.”
“Strathorn offers a fantastic school holiday programme which caters to every level of rider from total beginner to the more experienced.”
“Our experience with Strathorn Farm Stables exceeded all expectations and we would love to return.”
Indoor Riding Arena
Indoor Riding Arena
