If you don't have your own horse or pony Ayrshire Riding Clubs are the best starting point for children or adults who want to learn to ride.
Ayrshire riding schools and equestrian centres around Ayr and the North and South Ayrshire areas. Organisations and individuals offering riding lessons at all levels. As well as freelance or specialist tuition services and BHS instructors.

Shanter Riding Centre is a friendly, family run facility, set in the most wonderful environment, offering a fantastic view on the sea. Shanter Riding Centre offers a high standard of riding and horsemanship; we are affiliated to the Trekking & Riding Society for Scotland and also work closely with the Ayrshire and Arran Tourist Board. Based on the beautiful coastline of South Ayrshire, in the idyllic town of Maidens, we can offer a great variety of equestrian activities. From rides along the sandy beach or through the Culzean Park…anything is possible.

Bargower Riding School is a small friendly yard and we currently have a number of horses and ponies to suit all abilities. We are British Horse Society Approved so you can be confident that you will be safe and receive a good standard of tuition at all times. Our facilities include one lit indoor riding school and one outdoor riding school. A viewing gallery is available to allow non-riders to observe. Ample parking is provided onsite

Set in a sheltered fold in the hills of the Southern Uplands 12 miles from Ayr, Craigengillan Estate covers some 3000 acres of beautiful parkland, woods, rivers, lochs and hills. In addition to the tracks on Craigengillan itself, the estate meets the great Galloway Forest, where the Forestry Commision has kindly given permission to ride through. You can ride for days without crossing a public road.

Ayr Equitation Centre is a family run, purpose built facility, set in its own 75 acres of fine fertile land. The purpose built facility boasts stunning views acress the 'Heads of Ayr' and the 'Firth of Clyde whilst being surrounded by spectacular countryside. The Ayrshire Equitation Centre offers a high standard of riding and horsemanship and prides itself on the many commendations it has received, British Horse Society, Trekking & Riding Scotland, Association of British Riding Schools Approved and also 4 star Commended by the Scottish Tourist Board.
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