Trekking riding schools in Western & Southern Scotland
Saddl lists 5 trekking venues in Western & Southern Scotland. Yards are concentrated around Castle Douglas, Reston and Kirkcudbright. 2 hold BHS approval, an independent check on instruction, welfare and safety. Every listing is reviewed before we publish it, so you're seeing real working yards rather than a stale directory. Open any venue for live contact details, prices and the disciplines it actually runs. Western & Southern Scotland is a smaller market for trekking than the big regional centres, which means the yards that do run it tend to be known quantities locally. It's worth ringing ahead: smaller yards often take fewer riders at a time, and the best instructors book up. Ask about group versus private sessions, what's provided (hats, body protectors), and whether they cater to your level before you travel. If you're flexible on discipline, Western & Southern Scotland also has Hacking & Trails, Riding Schools, Dressage venues worth a look.
Lochhill Equestrian Centre
BHS-approved Galloway riding and trekking centre on a 650-acre estate near Castle Douglas
Eat, Sleep, Ride CIC
ABRS+ approved riding school in Reston
Barstobrick Riding Centre
BHS instructed riding centre on a 650-acre Galloway estate, treks, lessons and the famous Faerie Trail near Castle Douglas
Brighouse Bay Trekking and Riding Centre
TRSS approved trekking since the 1970s with beach hacks on Highland ponies
Kailzie Equestrian Centre
Riding lessons, hacking and trekking near Peebles in the Scottish Borders




