Is grazing in North Ayrshire hard to come by?

[merlin100]

As I stated in an earlier post, I've noticed that quite a bit of farming land has been swallowed up in North Ayrshire for new housing estates, etc.

As I eventually want my own miniature Shetland pony, how easy is it to come by grazing land in North Ayrshire to rent? I've lost contact with the horsey scene locally for a long time.

Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[dibbin]

Where in North Ayrshire are you looking?

 

[merlin100]

Where in North Ayrshire are you looking?

Hi dibbin,

I live in Irvine, so Irvine, Kilwinning, the three town, etc. I like to cycle a lot, so I can go further than that. That means I'd cycle in practically all weathers to visit the pony every day, make sure it's well and would exercise it everyday.

Regards,

Ian.

 

[merlin100]

Where in North Ayrshire are you looking?

I'm open to suggestions, even DIY livery. I'm just trying to get all the pieces in place before I commit to buying a pony.

 

[dibbin]

I'd recommend the "Ayrshire horsey stuff" Facebook page - it's pretty active and there's normally quite a few ads for livery/grazing on there.

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

Eglinton

 

[merlin100]

Thanks for that, I'll check it out. I'm not a great one for FB type sites, but will have a wee ganders.

I really should have sat down and made out an Action Plan first, that way I would have to keep asking basic questions.

 

[merlin100]

Eglinton

I cycle past and through there most days and have seen many ponies in the fields, but am not sure whom to contact. Have you got a name and phone number for someone there? If so, then just send it to me in a PM please.

 

[Exploding Chestnuts]

I cycle past and through there most days and have seen many ponies in the fields, but am not sure whom to contact. Have you got a name and phone number for someone there? If so, then just send it to me in a PM please.

Sorry, I don't but maybe ask at the office or stop a rider .....

 

[merlin100]

No worries, I've been pointed in the direction of the Visitor's Centre and to speak to the Head Ranger there. Thanks once again.