Sauchentree_lady
Well-Known Member
I'm from Aberdeenshire but have lived in Centrsal Scotland and am now back up here.
I honestly love it - the horsey scene up here is thriving with so many active Riding and pony clubs. There are also HEAPS of indoor schools so lots on every weeeknd either through a club or run by the centre themselves. There seems to have been a huge increase recently in the number of people doing dressage so lots of BD and unaff competitions. BS has also recently been promoted with the opening of the Cabin Equestrian centre (I know this has already been mentioned - check it out, the facilities are great).
In terms of training, there are always loads of visiting instructors up this way (cos such a high demnad cos so many horsey folk!) but equally as many good local instructors. Agreed there arent as many unaff ODE ass there ised to be in the area, but just keep a look out for PC ODE's (Aberdeenshire or Deveron branch esp) as they have adult classes. Think RC's dont host them anymore because most adults who want to event are doing BE.
Check this out..
http://www.goanm.co.uk/estates/propertyindex/farmsandestates.html
In particular look at Brownhill of Carnousie and Newseat of Gowanwell and I think you will have a pretty good idea what you can get for your money, if, llike others have said, you go north of Aberdeen. We bought a similar property in January. The hacking around us in superb - you won't be disappointed
Oh and yes it can be cold but last winter was exceptional, never normally gets that cold or that much snow (unless you're over Aboyne way!). The rainfall is actually very low in this area, the problem is more that its very cloudy so never gets that much sun, esp in winter but in summer its light until after 10pm - yes, you can still be out riding at 10pm!! (well i do anyway!)
I honestly love it - the horsey scene up here is thriving with so many active Riding and pony clubs. There are also HEAPS of indoor schools so lots on every weeeknd either through a club or run by the centre themselves. There seems to have been a huge increase recently in the number of people doing dressage so lots of BD and unaff competitions. BS has also recently been promoted with the opening of the Cabin Equestrian centre (I know this has already been mentioned - check it out, the facilities are great).
In terms of training, there are always loads of visiting instructors up this way (cos such a high demnad cos so many horsey folk!) but equally as many good local instructors. Agreed there arent as many unaff ODE ass there ised to be in the area, but just keep a look out for PC ODE's (Aberdeenshire or Deveron branch esp) as they have adult classes. Think RC's dont host them anymore because most adults who want to event are doing BE.
Check this out..
http://www.goanm.co.uk/estates/propertyindex/farmsandestates.html
In particular look at Brownhill of Carnousie and Newseat of Gowanwell and I think you will have a pretty good idea what you can get for your money, if, llike others have said, you go north of Aberdeen. We bought a similar property in January. The hacking around us in superb - you won't be disappointed
Oh and yes it can be cold but last winter was exceptional, never normally gets that cold or that much snow (unless you're over Aboyne way!). The rainfall is actually very low in this area, the problem is more that its very cloudy so never gets that much sun, esp in winter but in summer its light until after 10pm - yes, you can still be out riding at 10pm!! (well i do anyway!)
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