| LATEST NEWS & SPECIAL OFFERS |
Special Offer for over 50s - During the week (Tuesday – Friday) from March until 28 June 2008, over 50s can receive £4 off pony treks (not available for 1 hour treks). Simply quote this offer when booking, and bring proof of age (driving licence or senior citizens card) when coming for your trek.
New for 2008 - ‘Ladies Night’ - Every Tuesday evening in May & June, we are offering ‘Ladies Night’ treks from 6.30 – 8.30pm for £34 per person. Enjoy an early evening ride around the castle grounds – the perfect way to relax after work and make the most of the early summer evening light.
New for 2008 - The launch of Blair Castle Trekking Centre ‘trekking club’.
The trekking centre is offering you the opportunity to join our new trekking club! To join, simply purchase 10 treks in advance for the price of 8 (options to purchase 10 x 1 hour treks or 10 x 2 hour treks available) to be taken between Easter and the end of June. As a club member you will also receive a baseball cap with our trekking logo, plus a special invitation to our trekking club BBQ in June.
Blair Castle Trekking Centre now accredited by British Horse Society (BHS) and Trekking & Riding Society Scotland.
The trekking centre re-opens on 21 March 2008. Our new 2008 brochure is available for download here or you can request a copy by emailing mah@atholl-estates.co.uk or vicki@blaircastletrekking.co.uk with your address details.
New for 2008 – Xtreme Rides
Contact the trekking centre on 01796 481568 or email vicki@blaircastletrekking.co.uk |
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The Blair Castle Trekking Centre is set in the grounds of the Castle itself, adjacent to the Deer Park. The Centre has been running since the 1950’s, when the 10th Duke of Atholl decided to find summer employment for the ponies used to carry stags and grouse off the hill during the sporting season.
The Centre is approved by the Trekking and Riding Society of Scotland (TRSS), and all the staff are qualified, friendly and familiar with Atholl Estates.
The Trekking Centre is open Tuesday to Sunday during April – June (Mondays are the ponies rest day in spring) and Sunday – Friday during July – September (Saturdays are the ponies rest day in summer).
Guide to riding abilities
Beginner: A person who has never ridden, or only ridden at a walking pace.
Novice: A person who is capable of walking and has performed some trotting.
Intermediate: A person who is competent and capable up to and including a rising trot, has performed some cantering and is able to apply the correct aids to stop a horse.
Experienced: A person who is competent and capable at the canter, has performed some galloping and jumping using correct aids.
Very Experienced: A person who is competent and capable and can demonstrate the correct aids in all disciplines including jumping and is comfortable riding a forward going horse. |
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