Reivers & Rustlers
The Scottish Borders is renowned for having some of the most varied and beautiful, yet accessible riding country in Britain. Tracks once used by the marauding and pillaging Reivers for stealing cattle, today provide peaceful ways for exploring the rolling countryside of the Borders on horseback.
There are ten guided rides at the 2008 Borders Festival of the Horse and this year’s theme is Reivers and Rustlers, supported by Forestry Commission Scotland.
2008 Guided Rides
A Roman Ramble
Felton Farm, West Linton – half way between West Linton and Dolphinton on the A702.
Disabled access & facilities: Accessible toilet.
10am – 1pm • £12 (incl light lunch) • Booking required • Own Horse: Yes • No under 14s
A 9 or 14 mile loop (choice made at 5 mile point) on Roman Roads, moor land tracks and some minor roads. Riders must be competent at all paces and in open fields.
Booking & Further Information:
Alison Wilson 01968 660539 • awaulkmill@aol.com
Guided ride from Oxnam
Harden Mains, Jedburgh TD8 6RB. Directions on booking.
Disabled access & facilities: Limited - please phone to discuss.
10am – 1pm • £15 (incl lunch) • Booking required • Horses may be available to hire
Guided ride across open hills and forestry through the picturesque Oxnam Valley followed by a fantastic 2 course lunch. Nervous or inexperienced riders welcome. Ride may be split if appropriate.
All ages welcome (children must be accompanied).
Booking & Further Information:
Karen Wardrop 01835 862269 • karenwardrop@btinternet.com
