Kinshaldy Riding Stables

Based in the heart of Tentsmuir Forest, Kinshaldy Riding Stables offers a variety of equestrian services.

Horse riding instruction is available within our enclosed outdoor arena. Lessons can be booked either privately or in small groups.

Hacking throughout the four thousand acres of Tentsmuir Forest provides a relaxing experience. From led pony rides to longer hacks for the more experienced rider and everything in between.

All equestrian abilities are catered for. Please contact us for further information.

Pricing

Lesson Pricing

Catering for all age ranges and all levels of experience, get all the information you need before you’re ready to book!

Hacking Pricing

Pricing for all options for hacking within the 4000 acre Tentsmuir Forest with Kinshaldy Stables team.

Get in Touch

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Riding School

Based in the heart of Tentsmuir Forest, Kinshaldy Riding Stables offers a variety of equestrian services.

Horse riding instruction is available within our enclosed outdoor arena. Lessons can be booked either privately or in small groups.

Hacking throughout the four thousand acres of Tentsmuir Forest provides a relaxing experience. From led pony rides to longer hacks for the more experienced rider and everything in between.

All equestrian abilities are catered for. Please contact us for further information.

Stride to Pride Ponies

Kinshaldy Stables is the home of the Stride to Pride Ponies. Our 13 miniature Shetland ponies are available to book for parties which are held within our pony party barn. Your party can then continue in our self-catering party room! The options are endless of how to tailor your party.

Our fantastically natured ponies are also available for team building experiences and therapy sessions.

Please get in touch for for further information.

Livery

Occasionally we have availability for new liveries to join us. 24/7 turnout is available, use of our secure enclosed arena and endless miles of hacking within Tentsmuir Forest and onto Kinshaldy Beach. Please get in contact to discuss you and your horses individual requirements.

Customer Feedback

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Kinshaldy Riding Stables

4.9

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Kinshaldy Stables

5.0

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George Robertson

15:04 25 Sep 24

We went for a ride along some beautiful forest paths today. All smooth and easy. The kids had a great time; we will definitely be back.

Amy Francis

21:16 26 Aug 24

We had the best time out hacking!3/4 riders were complete beginners. Kinshaldy ensured the beginner riders were properly briefed and were given on-going reassurance and direction throughout the ride. I can't wait to visit again!

Jenna Kitchings

16:15 19 Aug 24

I booked a last minute trip and these guys we accommodating and set me right up. They were so nice,the horse was great and my guide was lovely! I would highly recommend them!

Autumn Moon

07:30 16 Apr 24

Wonderful stables in a beautiful location.

Lewis Derrick

06:22 16 Apr 24

Been here quite a lot with my daughter, she loves it. Recently had a hack and along with guidance from the lead horse and really learned a lot.Great location to walk.

Steven Millar

13:19 30 Mar 24

Excellent service and excellent quality

Evelyne Gardiner

18:33 29 Mar 24

Brilliant place with brilliant staff who are especially good with kids . My boys go every week for lessons and love it 😁

Abby Colville

01:09 02 Feb 24

My little girl loved her pony ride, staff were fantastic and throughout the whole ride made sure my little girl was comfortable, would recommend to anyone without a doubt for any age, will definetly be back 😀 ❤️ 😊

jack wood

17:00 09 Oct 23

Amazing first time experience

Victoria Hamlett

20:48 12 Sep 23

A really chilled hack through the forest. Just lovely. Really friendly people & horses.

Martin Hankin

14:57 11 Sep 23

Friendly, relaxed and professional. Ridden here a number of times, love the horses and the friendly staff. Beautiful forest and beach for hacking.

Rory Fairbairn

00:54 10 Sep 23

pete laing

15:33 28 Aug 23

The staff really boosted my granddaughters confidence. Thanks

Robyn Duffus

22:16 12 Aug 23

I have been riding here for over a year now and I have started to help out here aswell, I have progressed so much in my riding and knowledge, the staff are so kind and nice to have a chat with too!, it's a lovely place to go and have a fun time on the sweetest horses.!

Duncan Farquhar

12:11 07 Aug 23

Excellent

Richy D

16:49 24 Jun 23

My daughter is taking riding lessons here and is really enjoying herself , staff are patient helpful and polite and really good at there job , horses are well looked after and highly trained so ensuring maximum safety for riders , refreshments for sale on site , tea , coffee , tins juice etc , would highly recommend to anyone wishing to take riding lessons, 10/10 , gift vouchers available for hacks and lessons in a really beautiful location , well worth a visit

Mark Firth

20:08 23 Apr 23

Amazing place to take your kids for horse riding lessons, a day put at the stables or themed horse rides throughout the year

Marjorie Smith

09:20 25 Feb 23

A morning with the Grandchildren,excellent staff teaching the youngsters,friendly& enthusiastic. Good coffee as well🤗👍

Rona McConnell

16:49 23 Nov 22

Fantastic Service and incredibly kind!!After a very hectic day where i got two flat tyres on my way to the lesson, Megan and her colleagues could not have been more accommodating and helpful. Including a ride back to the train station for me and my friend and our two muddy bikes. Incredible service, will definitely be returning & highly recommend!!

Andrew Morrison

15:26 16 Oct 22

Loved the experience. Very friendly staff and horses which suited my lovely wife and myself as we are both novices.Can only say nice things about or 1/2 trek through the woods.

Stephanie Cuthill

19:41 27 Aug 22

Amazing riding school, laura is a fantastic teacher and all her horses and ponies are beautiful 🥰

Yvonne

23:34 20 Aug 22

Lovely team. Helpful and patient.A tremendous time was had by all.

Ian Mostyn

18:32 10 Aug 22

Easy to find with sat nav, beautiful location and very friendly staff and assistants.. I had such a great time that I cannot wait to do it again... Thanks to Natasha and Grace for leading us around Tentsmuir forest, and of course my biggest thanks go to the beautiful horse that allowed me to ride him, Bernie.. I hope I see you all again soon ❤️

Agnes

17:01 26 Jul 22

Joanne Bradley

15:14 10 Jul 22

Awesome service welcoming our two daughter (3 and 6) on a pony ride. Lovely ponies and very friendly staff. The walk they went on was very scenic too. Thanks for a lovely treat.

Eleanor Winton

22:14 22 Jun 22

Our grandchildren (4 and 8 years) absolutely love to visit Kinshaldy Stables when they are visiting our holiday steadings in Leuchars. Laura and staff go out of their way to make their riding lessons great fun - their encouragement and enthusiasm is very catching and the kids love it! Thank you for making so many happy memories for Skye and Mylo who are excitingly looking forward to their visit in July 22.

Kevin Reid

20:16 24 May 22

Fantastic stables for riders of all abilities, exceptional instructors who get the best out of you on the lesson.

Nicola Patterson

14:40 15 May 22

Thank you so much, my daughters first pony ride was amazing! Angus was the perfect little gent for her. Can't wait to bring her back again and also book myself in for a hack! Thanks again for making her 2nd Birthday so memorable for us ❤️

Dee Fairbairn

14:07 05 Apr 22

Laura and her crew are amazing people who make you feel so welcome. My daughter has gone from being scared of horses to absolutely adoring them and it's down to Laura and her helpers X cannot fault them at all ❤️

Karol Swierczyna

21:14 09 Feb 22

Fabulous place to ride with excellent lessons.

George Campbell

16:56 05 Dec 21

Pauline Fairbairn

17:43 15 Oct 21

Girls thoroughly enjoyed their forest hack today. Thank you so much.👍

Mandy Connell

20:58 30 Sep 21

Had a great hack out & enjoyed the forest very much… The staff were lovely as were the horses, a nice friendly yard 😊 Looking forward to going back again soon.

Wenders Snedders

19:59 21 Aug 21

it's very friendly and the horses are fab xx

Gillian Ralston

15:35 15 Aug 21

After a Google search and a view phone calls these stables were recommended to us. (It's a shame they aren't mentioned on any of the Visit Scotland info pages.)Our phone call was well received and we were booked for pony trek within a couple of hours of the phone call. We booked a 30-minute pony ride for two inexperienced riders. The girls were led out on a walk/ trot which they thoroughly enjoyed.Thank you top Megan and Grace who led Bernie and Maddie. We will definitely be back.The stables are located in the scenic Tentsmuir Forest.I also thought the price was reasonable.

shaun allison

09:49 03 Aug 21

excellent riding school Laura is brilliant can do lessons or hacks in the forest .My boys have really came on since doing lessons .Best place for lessons of all ages and ability.Staff are great and horses are great

Denise Lindsay

13:05 27 Jul 21

Staff are amazing, they make you feel really welcome, and are very friendly. All of the horses well looked after, every level of rider is catered for and you are in beautiful surroundings! Couldn’t ask for more.

Julia Rizzo

10:23 26 Jul 21

Neil Sneddon

16:14 24 Jul 21

our daughter had a lesson today. she loved it.
staff were amazing. really encouraging.
alas no, daughterino has the riding bug, so my wife and I as skint for life!

Shaz Horne

12:46 18 Jul 21

Lexi had a great time on Jack today
Couldn’t fault anything staff were amazing couldn’t be more helpful as I waited on break down arriving - coffee , juice, use of phone, use of charger # first class service
Would definitely recommend
Huge thanks to you all xx

Paul Ness

16:09 16 Jul 21

Sarah Cahill

13:10 12 Jul 21

Really lovely place with welcoming staff, my daughter had her first lesson today and was made to feel at total ease. So impressed, thank you!

Claire Kerr

19:39 04 Jul 21

We were there today for my daughters 9th birthday. What a brilliant time we all had! Thank you so much to the girls that were with our group, they were all very friendly and spent a lot of time with us. Highly recommended and we’ll be back again xx

Cameron Allison

16:15 03 Jul 21

Claire James

19:34 02 Jul 21

My daughter attended a friend’s birthday party at the stables. She has fallen off a horse before at another stables and is only 8! She had a great time at the party and felt very supported to build up her confidence in a safe way. She wants to start lessons here too now!

Ellie Punter

20:39 30 Jun 21

Amazing experience. Will definitely be going back!!

Natasha Fury

05:48 22 Jun 21

Great stables. Staff so friendly. Great with my little girl .

Louise Meikleham

22:58 19 Jun 21

Amazing day at the stables today. Relaxed, easy, professional and fun. We had nine six and seven year olds out for a 30 min forest ride and they all loved it. We'll definitely be back!

Zander J Mcdonald

22:18 07 Jun 21

Both our girls absolutely love Kinshaldy stables and we are all delighted it’s open again.

All of the staff, volunteers and Horses are so friendly and always welcoming. The lessons are excellent and each week the girls are improving.

The location of the stables make it all the more special with lovely hacks in the Forrest and also walking distance down to Tentsmuir for a walk on the beach, some fun in the play park and food options with Salt and Pine shack.

A fantastic day out made possible with the fantastic Kinshaldy stables for our daughters Horse Lessons 🐴 🐴 ☀️

Natalia Mos

10:39 14 Apr 21

The place place for horse riding in Fife💕

Murray D A Owen

14:19 01 Feb 21

Graeme Grant

14:37 24 Dec 20

Valia Vushovska

08:50 21 Dec 20

Love the fresh air and beautiful nature

Heather Wilson

12:04 20 Dec 20

Amazing experience - can’t wait to go back soon

Julie Bolton

18:04 13 Dec 20

Very friendly staff. My Children always feel at ease and enjoy chatting to the staff/helpers as well as getting fabulous lessons and hacks through the forest. Very Covid-19 friendly. Cleaning inbetween riders. Masks worn at all times. We love it here 🥰

Laura Smith

17:03 13 Nov 20

Turned up without a booking and the ladies couldn't have been nicer and more accomdating. You made two 6yr old girls so happy. They had an amazing afternoon and even enjoyed their first trot. Thank you so much xx

Debbie Donaldson

18:33 09 Nov 20

fab lesson this afternoon on Rory. went in shaking just expecting to walk and check positioning etc after not roding for 2 and a half years. came out trotting with reins in one hand and on cloud 9! can recommend laura enough...very friendly yard xx

Rachael Watson

17:24 22 Oct 20

Telle Robson

21:39 20 Oct 20

Approachable friendly yard in lovely location. Good variety of horses to ride. Great confidence boosting coaching.

Claire Petrie

13:39 11 Oct 20

Lovely morning on a pony trek with Annette & Miss Primm, Jackson had a great time & already wants to come back!

Karen Naismith

17:08 08 Oct 20

Since moving my boy here over a year ago my confidence has just grown and grown again , massive thank you to Laura getting me there again to be able to enjoy riding again. xx

FRSTYZ

15:34 02 Oct 20

Ssheena MmcLaren

19:40 13 Sep 20

My wee girl came today for her first ride on a pony and absolutely loved it! Staff were very friendly and helpful too. Will definitely be returning soon. Thank you!

Kevin Reid

11:42 13 Sep 20

This is an amazing stables offering hacks and lessons, the staff are excellent and make the students feel at ease, the lessons are just long enough to keep the children's attention and there is a great selection of ponies for the kids to learn on.

Lucie Jaglářová

18:02 10 Sep 20

Great atmosphere and everybody so friendly. Laura is absolutely fabulous with kids and we look forward to going back every week with my daughter for lessons. Her birthday party was just fantastic thanks to every single person involved in taking kids for the hack. 😍👏

Ben Corfield

13:13 05 Sep 20

Jourdan Walker

14:36 28 Aug 20

Beautiful place, lovely horses and great staff! Highly recommend

Andrina Hargreaves

19:14 25 Aug 20

Thanks so much to Laura and all the staff for making Ambers beach hack the best day ever !! Even though the weather was awful - wind and rain in equal measure . It didn’t dampen the spirits ! We will be back !!! Xxx

Fionn Lawlor

09:10 16 Aug 20

Sue N Shaun Allison

17:09 08 Aug 20

would definitely recommend it staff are so friendly our first time today as used to go elsewhere but these are a lot better the hacks are so much better all in the forests.we will definitely be back the horses we had were fantastic

Leanna Alln

16:53 26 Jul 20

Laura is just amazing with the kids, had my wee girl (7yrs) rising to the trot on her own after just one lesson! Such a confidence giver and passionate about teaching, thank you so much Laura 🥰 xx

Daniel D

20:23 24 Jul 20

One of the greatest places we have visited in Fife area. The horses are just beautiful to watch and interact. And the whole area is great.

Alex Easson

17:42 15 Jul 20

Friendly staff and they sell fresh eggs.

Carolynn J Low

21:05 08 Mar 20

Fantastic place with amazing horses to suit all levels of horse back ....
Staff are all lovely and will look after you well .....you'll never look back must go and meet the lovely team

Ebbêne Stockley

12:09 07 Mar 20

Lovely place, lovely people and the horses/ponies are well looked after and of amazing quality ❤️

charlie lear milne

17:34 23 Feb 20

Amazing place, very caring and helpful staff. Learn to ride, novice all the way up Go and relax on hack round the forest, all live out your dreams catering along the beach.

Pauline McAllister

19:05 08 Feb 20

savanah cuthill

17:46 27 Jan 20

Laura Kemp

08:58 19 Jan 20

Lovely staff, amazing safe horses & beautiful hacking through the forrest and on the beach 🐴

Chloe Henderson

21:34 11 Jan 20

Decided to have my daughter's 5th birthday party here today and all I can say is WOW! What a day to remember. Everyone at Kinshaldy is wonderful, professional and have a lovely manner with kids. They are clearly very well experienced in what they do. Not only did the kids all get to ride on a pony, each and every staff member ensured they thoroughly talked each of the children through what they were doing and why- making their experience educational too. Laura who co-ordinated everything was very approachable, experienced and professional. Even when the day was running a bit behind she ensured is there was no rush and let us have extra time. It's little things like this that makes the experience truly memorable. Fantastic day had by all. Keep up the amazing work you are doing with your very well trained and looked after horses and ponies and the services you provide for the public. 5 OUT OF 5 STARS to you all!!

Danny James Crossan

21:28 11 Jan 20

Highly recommended all of the team were very professional, accomodating and extremely patient and helpful with the younger ones! Will definitely be back! x

Michelle Farrell

20:36 06 Jan 20

I rode at Kinshaldy 12 years ago.
Was delighted ro find out the riding school was once again running and Laura still at the helm.
Booked my self and my 2 children (David and Mia) in for a hack and a half hour lesson.
One of my Children has an invisible disability.
Not only were they welcomed, looked after and included.
The staff went above and beyond to make sure there experience was one they would never forget!
Thank you so much for your kind caring and considerate nature!
We can't wait for summer as we are back visiting family.
Tell Bailey, Bernie and Kizzy we miss them!
And please give all the stable hands a hug or five high from us, as thete an amazing team.
Once again Thanks from us in Northern Ireland.
See you all in the summer xoxo

Lindsay Will

14:22 05 Jan 20

What a day!! Laura - you are fantastic. Loved every minute of this beach ride. Highly recommended

Bridget King

17:25 31 Dec 19

Kinshaldy Stables is in an amazing location, and there are wonderful rides there in the forest and on the beach, but much more importantly, it's a happy place for horses and people, thanks to its wonderful owner, Laura.

Karol Swierczyna

21:24 30 Dec 19

Friendly, knowledgeable staff, happy horses and a fabulous place to ride.

Jenna Paterson

15:26 30 Dec 19

lacey was at kinshaldy stables today and she had a fantastic time she cant wait to go back 🐴

mike Mc

20:35 29 Dec 19

Great wee place kids love it

Emma Buchan

21:28 28 Dec 19

Had our first visit here today for my little boys 2nd birthday, he is absolutely obsessed with horses so we thought a pony trek would be the ideal birthday present and it certainly didnt disappoint! Every single person we met was so nice and welcoming and of course Miss Prim was an absolute star! Harry had an amazing day and we thank yous all so much for that. special thanks to laura and ryan for being so great with harry aswell. We will definitely be back and would highly recommend to everybody. x

Anna Paws

19:57 27 Dec 19

Laura is an absolutely amazing instructor- and I have been riding in many places- she is by far the best teacher I’ve ever had and I’m fortunate that she is teaching my son to ride.
The ponies and horses are loved and well looked after and they pay back with kindness. They can be totally trusted to ride.
Finally, the location is fabulous for forest hacks and the beach rides are to die for.
Can’t recommend highly enough- I cannot believe how you don’t need to book weeks in advance, I’m sure it’s just a question of time though.

Sstephanie Ccuthill

16:37 15 Dec 19

brilliant afternoon on the christmas pony rides all the kids had a fantastic time 💞🐴

Heather Wilson

11:35 14 Dec 19

Amazing experience- my little girl posted her Santa letter and got a fantastic reply. Laura was so good with her. She’s only 2 and was fully supported and safe throughout would totally recommend it’s now a yearly must for us!

Kate McErlane

23:09 07 Dec 19

Laura is a fantastic instructor. She's sympathetic to kids and their nerves and fears, but pushes them enough to allow them to progress. She's always encouraging and makes lessons fun. Horses are well cared for and we'll suited to riders. My daughter would move in if she could!!

Savanah Clark

16:35 30 Nov 19

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great fun and friendly place all the horses are amazing 🐴 highly recommended xx

Dawn Pemberton Hislop

06:53 05 Nov 19

We held my daughters 5th birthday party at Kinshaldy Stables this weekend and I can’t recommend it highly enough! It was amazing and the staff (particularly Laura) were superb with all the children - from absolute beginners to those with some experience. From start to finish it was brilliant! Thank you Laura to you and your team - we will be back!

Charlie Lear-milne

07:03 29 Oct 19

a devoted team run these stables, you can see all the animals are loved. the staff are all very friendly and approachable, I would seriously recommend this experience to everyone. one of the best therapies out there.

Tanya Campbell

12:12 07 Oct 19

Great hack today with Laura and riding the lovely Dodger. Great to be back in the saddle again. Thanks Laura🐴🐴🐴

Gemma Mckinlay

13:31 29 Sep 19

Had a fantastic time when I went for my birthday in August. We had managed to dodge the rainfall on the way there and on the hack. Would recommend to anyone to visit here and we are even thinking of coming back again!

Megan Mitchell

20:56 27 Sep 19

Laura is an amazing instructor, my kids and I have been going for lessons and hacks for a few months now (fortnightly) and the progress in the children have been phenomenal (I’m just refreshing), the patience and support that has been given to them is more than I could have ever expected. We always get a warm welcome and everyone goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Wouldn’t take the kids anywhere else, it’s always such a boost and a passion for them, thank you for the continued support.

Abbi Noble

16:25 21 Sep 19

My daughter had a fantastic party in the party barn. She was in her element grooming the her very own pony for the afternoon. Laura was great at explaining everything to them so they understood and enjoyed themselves. Having a wee ride on a pony was definitely a highlight. It was brilliant to have the party room where they could decorate a horse shoe before having some food. Thank you so much for a party to remember!

Pauline McAllister

19:34 14 Sep 19

Laura is an absolutely brilliant instructor. She is so encouraging with the kids (and the adults - me from a personal point of view lol)! Would recommend anyone to go to Kinshaldy for lessons. Not been on a hack yet, but that's daughters next plan after her birthday party there!

Jenn Brady

19:28 07 Sep 19

My two had a great time going on a horse ride today. Lots of well cared after animals, care and attention taken to ensure the kids were both safe and comfortable. Would recommend to anyone from beginners to more experienced. And best of all the kids loved it 💕💕

Maria McCabe

12:24 14 Aug 19

Fabulous woodland hack for my daughters birthday. Laura is funny & professional all at the same time. Horses are lovely & surrounding woodland just made it perfect. Thankyou.

Alison Dobson

18:14 08 Aug 19

Brilliant hacking for the beginner and experienced rider

Pamela Johnstone

18:18 01 Aug 19

My little boy had a brilliant time today - the staff were fab!! He loved Ali. It was great value and great fun. We will definitely be back - thank you xx

Elaine Cunningham Valiris

13:45 01 Aug 19

lovely hack today
cant wIt to do it again

Ashley Clark

21:58 19 Jul 19

My youngest daughter has been to kinshaldy stables twice this week already. she has fallen in love with Ali the horse. staff are brilliant and horses are beautiful. would definitely recommend 5☆

Catherine Knowles

19:07 15 Jul 19

We spent the afternoon at Kinshaldy Stables today and had a wonderful time. Laura and her colleagues made us so welcome and were very kind to our highly inquisitive kids! This was their first real experience with horses and I think they will be hooked! The horses were very nice and you can tell they live a good life there! I highly recommend this riding school!

Amanda Crawford

19:26 02 Jul 19

Had a fantastic hack with Laura and my family. Would definitely recommend. great value and great fun. thanks again xxx

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