Leuchars, Fife, KY16 0DR

Miles of sheltered forest rides and Kinshaldy beach, famous for its great expanse of sand. All ages and standards catered for. Qualified tuition, BHS approved.

Craigrothie, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5PU

Hacking on farm land in the Howe of Fife with views of the Lomond hills. Lessons and hacks for children (from age 5). TRSS approved.

Elie, Leven, Fife, KY9 1EZ

Set in over 100 acres of woodland. All standards and ages catered for, using a wide variety of horses and ponies to meet individual needs. BHS and TRSS approved.

Glen Devon, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, UK

Trekking on Exmoor ponies over the Pentland Hills during the winter and over the Ochil Hills during the summer. Evening, half or full day treks, midweek or weekend breaks. TRSS approved.

Dalchenna Farm, Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8XT

The rides traverse acres of open land, forest and unspoiled tracks. Selection of well-trained horses and ponies, experienced riding coaches and the highest safety standards.

Carlops, Penicuik, Midlothian, EH26 9NL

Off-road riding over some of Scotland's most spectacular Border countryside on Icelandic horses matched to the ability of the riders. Lessons for all abilities. BHS and TRSS approved.

Peebles, EH45 8BQ

Pony trekking and trail riding in Glentress Forest. Children's half-hour forest rides, from 4 years. No road work, direct access into forest. TRSS approved.

Laimhrig, Sannox, Isle of Arran, KA27 8JD

This centre with quiet ponies and horses caters for the complete beginner. Up to two hour treks through picturesque Glen Sannox, also beach rides. Pony rides for children. TRSS approved.

Nenthorn, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7YR

Rides of one, two and three days duration along the Buccleuch Country Ride. Qualified instruction at all levels. Indoor school. ABRS approved.

Kilmelford, by Oban, Argyll, PA34 4XD

Tuition and trekking for all standards and ages. Half hour to full day rides.

Glenferness, Nairn, Inverness-shire, IV12 5XA

Hacking in the forests of the Findhorn valley. Riding holidays for adults and children, day breaks available. Lessons available, also cross country course. BHS approved.

Appin, Argyll, PA38 4BN

Escorted rides on tracks and the beach by Castle Stalker. For all standards over 8 years old, novices a speciality. BHS approved.

Carrbridge, Inverness-shire, PH23 3AN

Pony Trekking for all the family. 2 hour or 1 hour treks through beautiful scenery. Half hour mini treks for adults and children are also available. TRSS approved.

Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA28 6RL

Small, family run centre for all standards set on a small farm. Rides of 1 or 2 hrs tailored to suit ability. Also Clydesdale horse carriage rides.

Corton Road, Ayr, KA6 6BY

Family run facility for leisure riding or qualified training on quality horses. Treks and hacks on purpose built well maintained tracks, beach rides. BHS and TRSS approved.