Riding Schools

Ayr Equitation Centre is situated at South Mains, Corton Road. This centre is less than 3 miles from Ayr by taking the A713. Signs for the centre are easily followed from this road. The centre offers 1 and 2 hour treks. More details and information on holiday accommodation can be arranged through the website at www.ayrequestrian.co.uk or by phoning 01292 266 267.

Dean Castle Riding Centre is situated in Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock. This centre offers short pony rides, trekking and carriage rides. Website www.deancastleriding.co.uk or by phoning 01563 541 123.

Kelburn Riding School is situated in Kelburn Country Centre less than one mile south of Largs. The centre offers Ten-minute paddock rides, one hour treks and two hour treks. More information on this riding school and accommodation holidays can be found at www.kelburncountrycentre.com or by phoning 01775 568 544.

Lionsgate is a family run riding school situated in the Ayrshire countryside, 4 miles from Ayr town centre. Lionsgate is open all year round, with an outdoor school and clean, tidy stables and yard. Riding lessons and full livery at affordable prices. Website www.lionsgate-horses.co.uk. Tel: 01292 261 556.

North Sannox Pony Trekking Centre is situated on the Island of Arran only a few miles north of Brodick. The centre offers five-minute pony rides for kids, one-hour treks, and 2 hour treks. View the website for this centre at arran.net/sannox/trekking or phone 01770 810 222.

The Shanter Riding Centre is situated about a 30 minute drive south of Ayr at the coastal town of Maidens. This family run riding centre cater for beginners to experienced riders. Available are short pony rides, dressage, show jumping, games and 1,2 or 3 hour treks/hacks along the beach and through Culzean Country Park. For a full list of details, visit the website www.shanter.co.uk or phone 01655 331 636.

The Cairnhouse Riding Centre is situated at The Stables/Blackwaterfoot on the west side of the island of Arran. Pony or horse riding can take in farm lands, tracks and beaches. One-hour treks are about £14, two-hour treks about £26 and half-hour lessons about £8. More information on this centre can be obtained by phoning 01770 860 466.