What's New

2020
news items from 1 Januray - 30 August

A few people have asked if there is a way to help with our ongoing costs. There is a link below. Many thanks to everyone that has been unbelievably supportive at this very strange time. See www.justgiving.com.

26 August

New weekday timetable is operational from today. Apologies for our ever changing timetable. Weekend group lessons will start from 5 September. A polite request for all spectators in the indoor arena to wear a face covering.

25 August

Additional Level 1/2 session at 2pm on a Saturday due to demand. These sessions are available from 5th September. All bookings to be made with payment please call 0131 664 3375. We have a non refundable 48hr cancellation policy.

22 August

21 August

Updated temporary timetable changes from 26 August.

20 August

19 August

18 August

8 August

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6 August

5 August

Important information: Please download and complete the updated Rider Registration Form before attending your first post-Covid session. Please then return by email to bookings@towerfarm.org.

4 August

3 August

We are now able to offer group lessons on Thursday evenings.
6.30pm - Level 3/4
7.30pm - Level 5/6
0131 664 3375 for booking and payment.

2 August

1 August

Due to demand another day added for Fun Mornings on 12th August. 0131 664 3375 for booking and payment. See details.

31 July

29 July

More dates added for Fun Mornings on 6th & 7th August. 0131 664 3375 for booking and payment. See details.

24 July

23 July

Fun Mornings for 11 years and under on 4th & 10th August. Please book quickly as many people have been asking for these days. 0131 664 3375 for booking and payment. See details.

21 July

20 July

16 July

We are closed 20th, 21st and 22nd July.

15 July

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30 June

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22 June

Lessons will be starting on Monday 29 June. Individual and restricted (people from same household) lessons only. Please make sure to include your contact number in your email for booking. We will call you to confirm booking time and payment. Please also make sure to download and complete the updated Rider Registration Form, and return by email to bookings@towerfarm.org. Thank you.

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20 April

Today's article from Edinburgh Evening News:

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Notice for people who booked own a pony days this Easter break: any payments made (including voucher payments) will be kept as credit for your next visit. Some people have offered to forfeit their deposits to aid with the on going costs of looking after the ponies. Thank you so much. It is really appreciated.

15 April

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3 April

Important notice regarding vouchers, prepaid sessions and discount sheets:

Any vouchers dated after 1 March expiry 2020 (purchased after 1 September 2019) will be extended for an appropriate time, once we are open again we will advise.

Any pre paid sessions are being held in credit to the individual and can be re booked once we are open. This includes own a pony day and show deposits.

All discount sheets will also have their 12 months extended. If you have any more specific questions please just drop us a quick note.

1 April

31 March

21 March

Please be advised the stables are closed for the foreseeable.

Hope all our clients are keeping well and we will keep you updated. Only core staff and liveries allowed on site. Please do not walk the dogs/jog through our land. It would be much appreciated.

19 March

ABRS Horse Care Evenings for all. See dates & topics. Topic in April is Feeding.

18 March

Please adhere to government guildlines on keeping yourself and our staff members safe whilst at stables. Please wear gloves when riding and wash when home. If you need to cancel for whatever reason, please give as much notice as possible. Any pre paid lessons can be transferred to another date.

12 March

Fun Jumping Show in aid of Edinburgh Riding of the Marches on 25th April.

11 March

Due to popularity we are offering an additional own a pony day on 8th April. Please call the office to book.

8 March

Clear round SJ for all in March. Very informal night. Come along and have some practice over show jumping and working hunter type fences. Help from the ground where wanted.

5 March

Please note that all individual and restricted lessons will now need to paid for at time of booking.

1 March

Job vacancy: Part time or full time post. See details.

February

Please be advised Group lessons/rides will be £33.00 from 1 March 2020. If you buy a sheet of 10 before 1 March 2020, you will get 11 lessons for £320.00 - £29.09 per session. Maximum 2 sheets per person, valid for 12 months.

29February

Prices has been updated.

19 February

SJ training mornings with Caroline Buckle Easter 2020 dates & details.

18 February

Own a Pony Days Easter 2020 dates & details.

11 February

Belinda Northcott BHS APC is running Association of British Riding Schools Stable Management Rosette Awards from 4 March at Tower Farm Riding Stables. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Each Month covers a different topic. Contact Belinda on 07970556621 or at belinda@equiteach.co.uk if interested. See dates & topics.

9 February

David Harland Show Jumping clinic on 2 March at 11am. Call Caroline Timmins on 0780 128 1757 to book a space.

8 February

As of 15 February we will have slight timetable changes: the level 1 lesson at 2pm on Saturdays will become level 2. Please speak to your instructor to confirm this the right level for you as most in this group can progress to level 2.

22 January

Common rides 2020 dates and prices added.

20 January

Job vacancy: Part time or full time post. See details.