Bring Your Own Horse

We offer a scheme whereby it may be possible for pupils to stable their own horse or pony at Kilgraston, subject to Terms & Conditions and availability. We have full-time, professional staff who care for the animals during term time, and we offer continuity of livery during school holidays if required.

For further information, please contact:

Kim Greig

Equestrian Manager

01738 815536

Email: [email protected]

Lessons

Riding lessons are available at the Equestrian Centre for beginners from 4 years and cater for all abilities. These are tailored according to the abilities of each rider. The emphasis in lessons is on progression, variety and fun. Please contact the Equestrian Centre for availability and costs.

Clinics

We hold regular dressage and show jumping clinics for any girl wishing to develop their abilities. Specialist trainers come in monthly to hold the clinics. These include:

Ernest Dillon – Show Jumping

Adrienne Taylor – Dressage

Rob Brady – Show Jumping

Diana Zadja – BHS Examiner and Trainer (Comes in Weekly)

We also provide extra training clinics in the run up to large events so that girls can hone their skills before competing.

Events

Kilgraston is at the heart of schools equestrian events in Scotland. We host the annual Kilgraston Scottish Schools Equestrian Championships at Gleneagles Equestrian Centre at which over 25 schools from across Scotland compete at. It is a team event with show jumping and dressage across 3 age groups.

Kilgraston also hosts the annual Girls Schools Association Equestrian Championships in September. These are held on site at Kilgraston and representatives from girl’s schools from around the UK travel here to compete.

We also have school based show jumping competitions and leagues where pupils compete against each other. There is always a chance to compete against girls at your level.