by Lindores Cross Country | Feb 6, 2018 | News
Lindores Equestrian will officially become our new business trading name in 2018.
Lindores Cross Country has been our business trading name for 28 years – since Frances Black established the cross country course with Maggie Livingston back in 1989.
Back in 1989 Lindores Cross Country was the only central Scotland cross country training course and it received an incredible amount of coverage in the industry papers at the time.
Since 1989, Lindores Cross Country has grown and caters for third generation family horse riders, grass root riders, 2** eventers, happy hackers, campers, horse holiday makers and everything in between.
Lindores has grown over the years and with huge investment in the last 4 years the business name Lindores Cross Country no longer reflects the wider proposition available to the equestrian community.
So, it is with great excitement and pride we rename ourselves as Lindores Equestrian. Please stay connected with us for more and more updates from the team.
www.facebook.com/lindoresequestrian
www.instagram.com/lindoresequestrian
www.twitter.com/lindoresXC
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.lindoresxc.co.uk
Address: Lindores Equestrian Ltd, Braeside of Lindores, Newburgh, Fife, KY14 6HU
Telephone: 07736 044 058
by Lindores Cross Country | Feb 1, 2018 | Award
Lindores Equestrian were humbled to be nominated for the second year running Equestrian Business of the Year 2018 by HorseScotland.
The National Equestrian Awards recognise and reward the contribution of Scotland’s equestrian coaches, volunteers, performers, clubs, equine breeders and equestrian business community..
Lindores Equestrian have a huge number of clubs, coaches and performers who use our facilities and we know how deserving many of you are to be nominated. So if you know anyone deserving of a nomination please follow the link and put a big smile on their face.
The categories for 2018 are:
Club of the Year
Equestrian Business of the Year
Equestrian Employee of the Year
Equestrian Photo of the Year
Equestrian Writer of the Year
Equine Breeder of the Year
Owner of the Year – new for 2018
Participation Coach of the Year
Performance Coach of the Year
Performer of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Young Peoples Coach of the Year
Youth Coach of the Year – new for 2018
Youth Performer of the Year – new for 2018
Youth Volunteer of the Year – new for 2018
Lifetime Achievement
Last year Lindores were absolutely honoured to have been a runner up in the ‘Equestrian Business of the Year’ award. To be nominated by our customers and to be recognised by horsescotland meant so much to us all of the team.
So we encourage all members of the equestrian community to get involved and nominate who you think has added value!
Who knows who will win at the Awards Ceremony in March at Airth Castle but we’re just delighted to be considered!
by Lindores Cross Country | Apr 1, 2017 | Camps
Camp Date: 17-19th March 2017 Location: Lindores Cross Country
Thank you Anna & Team Lindores for an amazing inaugural Kick ON Camp!
A year ago I had a wee idea of pooling 25 years of trainings and skill sets, roping in my 2 favourite trainers and finding a camp venue for some special clients to get their mojo back for eventing. When I heard about The Bothy at Lindores and the vast 85 acre xc I knew that HAD to be it. Getting Avril Johnston, Jen Burnett, Lindores & I to find a mutual weekend took some doing but we did it!
The Camp filled in under 22 mins and we had a wait list of 25. Some last
minute horse injuries meant a couple of very special riders had a life changing weekend.
We had 27 riders spanning 4 decades in age and making come backs from horse injury, rider neck or spinal fracture, post baby, post meltdown or just a decade off! I assembled a legendary A Team of Top trainers Avril Johnston & Jen Burnett, epic Stable Manager Kirsty Morton of Epona Animal Services & 1st Aider Amanda Kilgour (thankfully not required!).
I was very fortunate to have the brilliant Bothy Wingman Karen Robertson by my side from 7am til 10pm each day serving meals, cheeky wee subliminal confidence NLP sessions and amazing rider support. If I’d squeezed in an Integrated Rider Session I’d’ve used my entire skill set- i did Active Stretch sessions in the Bothy, some magic fascial release on a few horses, some “band aid” Rolfing on some rider muscle pulls, a wee bit of cranial release and even a quick look at Anna’s knee.
My hobby is PK’s Positive Nutrition & I had a ball feeding 34 folk all weekend with Karen’s never ending help. All diets catered for! We had a fantastic Friday night Kick On Camp Bake Off with 20 entries – thank you Judges Emma Thompson, Anna Black & Nicola Ingram of Nicola’s Homebakes… or Clarissa, Mary Berry & Nigella! Saturday evening was a wee goal setting session and advice from the trainers on what’s next.
The Bothy fed confidence & switched anxiety to excitement, the XC brought back the BEST grins I’ve ever seen. Riders returning for the 1st time xc after a neck or spine fracture or horses being off for up to two years coming back to Karen & i in the Bothy was just magical. And for one very VERY special Wobbleberry… jumping her first EVER xc jump on the Saturday… to the middle barrels on the Sunday- Avril & Jen you are Simply The BEST!
Anna offered me a lift up to see the xc on Sunday and – in front of a room full of riders – I was heard to say, No … the first time I see the xc up there will be on my horse. Bring on 50 I say.
Thank you SO much to my A team – to see Facebook so full of so many happy posts made all the organising (& cooking!) worth it. Massive thanks to Sue Heard Photography for these pics!
Bring on Season ’17!
Kick ON Camp Host: Pauline Kidd
www.lindoresxc.co.uk
www.lindoreslodge.co.uk
www.paulinekidd.com
www.eponaequineservices.co.uk
Instructor Jennifer Burnett BHSII
A bit about Lindores Cross Country and Lindores Lodge…
Lindores Cross Country nominated as Equestrian Business of the Year 2017 is fast becoming Scotland’s leading camp venue. The facility has undergone significant investment and is able to offer stabling, accommodation and equestrian facilities for all levels of budget and ability.
The venue offers grass showjumping paddocks, an outdoor sand school and the jewel in the crown is the established and impressive cross country training facility over 85 acres with 125 fences of all heights and styles. The venue also has 30 safe and solid stables, locked tack-room, a campsite, hook ups, showers, toilets and a very sociable and friendly Bothy with kitchen, log burning stove, benches and sofas.
Lindores Lodge luxury accommodation is also on site and offers riders the opportunity to stay an architecturally designed and tasteful space. Its a relaxing rural retreat with hot tub and stunning countryside views. Hugely popular for horse holidays in Scotland.
For updates follow:
Lindores XC on Facebook and Twitter
Lindores Lodge on Facebook and Twitter.
by Lindores Cross Country | Mar 5, 2017 | News
WelcomeToFife.com have written an interesting article about Braeside of Lindores. Lots of things happening so click on the link or read about it below:
http://www.welcometofife.com/highlight/holiday-with-your-horse-in-fife
Published March 2017
When planning a holiday, you always want to consider the whole family…including pets. So how about we let you into a little secret…
In the stunning location of Lindores in Fife, set in over 650 acres of rolling countryside, you’ll find Braeside of Lindores…where you can take your horse on holiday!
In fact, Braeside of Lindores is aspiring to be the nation’s best horse holiday destination and was recently nominated Equestrian Business of the Year 2017 by HorseScotland.
ABOUT BRAESIDE OF LINDORES
Anna and Richard Black are the lovely owners of Braeside of Lindores; a working farm offering 30 stables, luxury lodges, camping pitches,100 acre cross country playground, show jumping paddocks, sand school and bothy.
The setting is simply stunning: a real get away from it all with pastures new to explore with your four-legged friends.
VOTED ‘9TH BEST HACK IN SCOTLAND’
Lindores Cross Country was recently voted ‘9th best hack in Scotland’ by Scottish Field EQy magazine, and it’s clear to see why. With over 110 fences of varying heights and styles, there are fences for all standards of rider and horses. In 2016 a new water complex was designed and built to British Eventing standards offering all levels safe progression and a splash of fun.
DANNY MACASKILL’S ‘WEE DAY OUT’
Braeside of Lindores was also the setting for the hay bale stunt by Danny MacAskill in his ‘Wee Day Out’ video. If you haven’t seen it yet click here www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_7k3fnxPq0
Opening for the season on 1st Mar, they will be unveiling a new ‘Danny MacAskill Hay Bale themed fence’ dedicated to Danny’s mountain bike stunt! Reporting Scotland described the scenes as ‘the Scottish countryside at its best – if not it’s most relaxing!!’… just watch the original film then decide for yourself.
FUTURE PLANS
Anna and Richard who manage Braeside of Lindores have ambitious plans for developing their business. This year will see the opening of two further 5-star luxury lodges; one a couples retreat and the other to sleep up to four. Throughout the year, they also host a number of riding camps for adults and kids, as well as hosting pheasant, partridge and duck shooting for clients both local and international over the winter season.
OTHER THINGS TO DO IN FIFE WHEN VISITING
When not riding, there’s loads to do in the area. Lindores Abbey Distillery and Visitor Centre opens this summer for starters, and being only 19 miles from St Andrews, there are plenty of attractions, award-winning restaurants as well as golf to keep you entertained. If you want to stick to the great outdoors (and Fife has been voted ‘No1 Outdoor Destination for the last 8 years’), there’s mountain biking at Pitmedden Forest and a must do is a walk along the Fife Coastal Path – Scotland’s longest continuous coastal walk – for the breathtaking views.
by Lindores Cross Country | Feb 19, 2017 | Award
Scottish Field EQy Magazine
In 2015, Scottish Field EQy Magazine voted Lindores Cross Country the 9th best hack in Scotland. That’s quite a claim considering the breathtaking landscapes and scenery we have in this fine country of ours.
Hacking is one of the most relaxing past times for both rider and horse and its a great way to capture fresh air, get outdoors and experience some of Scotland.
Scottish Field’s article about the best hacks in Scotland came with a warning that it will have you ‘longing to saddle up and head for the hills, forest and beach’. Its safe to say it did just that!
Riding clubs, livery yards and private owners of horses that hack have a great advantage in life. Horses and riders that hack get to see parts of Scotland that are off the beaten track. They witness wildlife that wouldn’t normally be seen and wildlife in its natural habitat. They bear victim to changes in weather that can often leaving you singing hits from The Sound of Music but alternatively leave you screaming in pain because you’re so numb you can’t feel your jelly legs.
Hacking is a chance to ride with friends and catch up on their news. It’s a moment in time for ponies to be together because they are ‘best friends’ – according to their riders! Hacking is almost an untapped relaxation resource. To all the busy mums and dads and all the kids desperate to compete just remember the value a hack can add in your mental state and connection with the land.
Lindores Lodge Horse Holidays understand the value of a good hack and offer customers hacking off road from the doorstep. Lindores like anywhere has the good weather, it has the bad weather, it has the muddy puddles and it has the dry scorching summers. Regardless of the changing elements one thing doesn’t change – and that is the 360 degree views of breathtaking Fife, Angus and Perthshire countryside. Thank you for the award Scottish Field!
