About us / Who we are / Our Horses
About us / Who
we are / Our Horses
Shanter Riding
Centre is a friendly, family run facility, set in the
most wonderful environment, offering a fantastic view on the sea.
Shanter Riding
Centre offers a high standard of riding and horse-
manship; we are affiliated to the Trekking & Riding Society for
Scotland and also work closely with the Ayrshire and Arran Tourist Board.
Maidens is a beautiful
little coastal village with a lovely long sandy
beach and grass foreshore. It is located at the southern end of
Maidenhead Bay 2 miles north of Turnberry and 5 miles west of Maybole.
To the north of the beach is Culzean Castle and Estate, built in 1777
by the architect Robert Adam, it is owned and maintained by the
National Trust and is considered to be one of Scotland's treasures.
The village is extremely popular and has two caravan parks and many day-trippers come to enjoy the beach area, the car parking, landscaped picnic area and equipped play area.
Based on the beautiful coastline of Ayrshire, looking out across the Firth of Clyde, to the isle of Arran and the mull of Klintyre. Shanter Riding Centre is a typical Scottish farm and it´s name is hailed from the Tam o shanter of the famous Burns poem.
Heather Young BHSII
With over 30 years of experience, Heather is the proprietor and senior instructor. She is an experienced Dressage trainer, She is on the British trainers database. She competes in Dressade to Prix St. Georges level. Her heart and soul belongs to the Dressage world and as a very experienced trainer, she can teach at every level. Whether you are new to the horse world or are wanting to improve on existing talent, her lessons are a great gain in every sense.
Jean Fisher She is the yard manager. As senior ride leader she takes the ajority of hacks out. She is extremely friendly and has a wealth of local knowledge.
Linda Thomson She is a young trainer, who is super with children and adults alike. She is an experienced Dressage competitor. She is on the Scottish Young Rider Team.
Carol Simon A super all round rider and competitor. She is presently doing her degree, but loves us all so much, she just can´t stay away…So she may well be helping you out on your ride.
Our Horses
Cherish Is a 15.2 hands high Bay Mare. At over 30 she is ourmost senior citizen. She is a very well schooled and able lady, who still enjoys cantering along the beach.
Jester Is a 15 hands high Piebald Gelding. He is a well schooled sensible and helpful individual, who is at home in his jobs. He is the perfect riding school horse.
Red Is a 16 hands high Chestnut Gelding. He is a well schooled willing horse and is suitable for all riders.
Kodiak Is a 15.3 hands high Skewbald Gelding, who is well up to weight. He is suitable for all riders.
McGonogal Is a 15 hands high Grey Gelding who is excellent at hacking. He is suitable for all riders.
Katie Is a 15.1 hands high Bay Mare. She is a forward going ride, who is suitable for experienced riders.
Magee Is a 14.2 hands high Chestnut Gelding, who loves to jump and is a good all rounder at Shanter and is suitable for all riders.
Bailey Is a 14 hands high Cremello Gelding. He is a quiet and sensible pony, very suitable for children and small adults.
Dusty Is a 13.2 hands high Grey Mare. He is a bright and safe ride. He is suitable for all riders.
Dougal Is a 11.2 Grey Gelding. He is the perfect childs pony, who loves to take very small children on a walk.
Charity Is a 11.2 hands high Bay Mare. She is forward thinking and loves her work. He is suitable for all riders.
Ben Noblesse Is a 16.1 hands high Chestnut Gelding. A competing Dressage horse, who has won medium Dressage in 2007. He is a Dressage schoolmaster, who is safe and sane.
Nothern Blaze Is a 16.3 hands high Dark Bay Mare. She is an advanced Dressage schoolmaster, who is trained to Grand Prix. She is only available to very experienced riders and is an exceptional riding experience.