Crissie provides a fantastic trekking experience, and I can’t recommend Scozia highly enough. From the moment you arrive, it’s clear how much knowledge, care and respect she has for both her horses and her clients. She creates such a calm, supportive environment, explaining not just the riding but horse behaviour and handling too, which gives me so much confidence. The trek through the Pentlands is unforgettable, with amazing canters and a horse I feel a genuine connection with. I learn so much every time, never feel rushed, and leave feeling inspired and even more excited about my journey with horses.

Amazing hack in beautiful surroundings! I hacked today on the amazing Shadow who took great care of me on our scenic hack in the Pentlands. Crissie and her horses are lovely & I’d highly recommend them for an amazing hack experience.

My 4 y.o. had a pony as a friend session today for the first time in her life and it was an amazing experience! She got to brush the ponies, clear theirs hoofs, and of course ride the pony! It was such a great day for all the family, lots of happy memories for everyone! Looking forward to come back! Chrissie was an amazing instructor, she is very knowledgeable and friendly! We are very grateful!

We had a lovely riding lesson (“pony as a friend”) and would highly recommend it. Crissie included both me and my child throughout, making it an enjoyable and supportive experience for us both. She was very responsive to my child’s needs while also ensuring the pony’s welfare was always considered, which I really appreciated. This feels like a ‘riding school’ with a difference.

Having the opportunity to groom the smaller pony before riding was a wonderful addition. Not only did it introduce safety with the ponies, it helped my child become more comfortable and confident around the ponies and was a lovely, calming way to build a connection before getting in the saddle. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and we’re looking forward to coming back.

My daughter had a lovely experience with Crissie and Raine her super-friendly pony. We did the 30 minute introduction session and I would recommend it to anyone looking to introduce their wee ones to riding.

We had the most amazing time doing the pony experience for my daughters 3rd birthday. Crissie was so friendly and welcoming. The ponies were so calm and clearly well looked after. Also loved the little Polaroid photos as a keepsake. Can’t recommend enough!! Thank you so much Crissie.

My daughter had a wonderful time with Crissie and her horse Raine. Crissie was so nice and the whole experience was wonderful.

Can’t write it in the words, my son enjoyed it a lot and the horses were well trained, kids save environment and so peaceful, his face lit up with joy as he interacted with the horses. It was heartwarming to see him so happy and engaged. I highly recommend this place.

We did a Pony as a Friend session and my daughter had a great time! Crissy was friendly and approachable and a great teacher too. My daughter not only had fun but learned lots of new things too

We brought our children, aged 5 and 7, to the "A pony as a friend" experience. First they groom the pony, then go for a long ride, and then some more grooming at the end. The fact that it includes the grooming is a really nice part because it makes it more about caring for the animals rather than it being like a fairground ride. Crissie explained a lot about Rain's needs and how she communicates, it felt very sincere. Then the trek was up into the foothills of the Pentlands, lovely scenery, including passing through fields of bright yellow flowers.
I very highly recommend this experience, and my kids do too!