Dumfries

[ClobellsandBaubles]

So it looks like I will be starting a new adventure in July and moving to Dumfries. I would love it if someone could give me a heads up about what it's like especially horse wise as I am umming and arring about buying vs. sharing vs. saving vs.........

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

Super area, there is a big indoor school somewhere near there [sorry not sure where], there is carriage driving and all the rest of it, but wait till you get there as I am sure that you will find what you want if you look around. Ask the local RC group.

 

[Chiffy]

Welcome to Dumfries and Galloway. A lovely area and plenty of horse activities.
We are alot further west near Stranraer but travel to compete. We have a Riding Club and there probably is one nearer you.
We event and often travel down the M6 towards Carlisle and Penrith for all the Cumbria Horse Trials (They have a facebook page) It will be much nearer for you.
My daughter probably knows more about Equestrian facilities in your area than I do, so I will ask her as soon as I get a chance.

 

[ClobellsandBaubles]

Thanks guys I am pretty excited, I am from South Lakes originally but have been up in Aberdeen for 6 years, looking forward to being a bit closer to home and doing lots of exploring.

I have been exercising other peoples horses and grooming etc. and I am desperate to get my own horse again but it is a bit of a heart vs. head dilemma as my new job will be pretty full on sharing would be emminently more practical.

 

[lauracwd2]

The two riding clubs that cover Dumfries area are The Galloway Horse Club and South West Scotland Riding Club (both have websites/Facebook). Barstobrick is a competition venue with large indoor school and a membership scheme ( Google BEIRC). There are quite a few livery yards in Dumfries and surrounding areas and plenty of horsey people. Feel free to PM if you want any more info.

 

[duckling]

I often travel to Dumfries & Galloway for work (office in Moffat), it's a very pretty part of the world
I also run the Unaffiliated XC Course Photos page on Facebook so can tell you there are quite a few xc events and hunter trials in the area as I've just been updating the calendar! Seen events at Raehills, Boreland Farm, Hartwood, Terally and unaff and BE at Drumlanrig.