Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre
About this yard
Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre is a purpose-built RDA centre at Shiresmill, by Blairhall, around 8 miles from Dunfermline, Fife. Established in 1984, it provides therapeutic riding and equine facilitated ground sessions to children and adults aged 5 and up with additional support needs, mostly from West Fife and Clackmannanshire. The custom-built centre was opened by HRH The Princess Royal on 4 September 1996.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the centre has also offered non-ridden sessions focused on mental health, respite and combating social isolation through horses. It is run entirely by volunteers and is a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC028672).
This venue takes bookings by phone.
Call Shiresmill Therapy Riding Centre 01383 882700General riding kit (check with your yard)
A riding hat to a current recognised safety standard. Many yards lend hats; ask when you book.
Boots with a small heel are usual for riding. Requirements vary by yard, so check when you book.
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes you can move in. Check with the yard if you are unsure.
Long hair tied back, and jewellery removed before riding.
New to riding kit? Read our guide to what to wear horse riding.
Riders arriving in unsuitable clothing or footwear may not be able to ride, for their own safety. If in doubt, contact the yard before your visit.
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