Horse Riding Peebles (Intermediate-Advanced)

AWAY WITH THE GIRLS

HORSE RIDING HACK | Tweed Valley Adventure

We’re heading to the beautiful Kailzie in Peebles for a classic Scottish horse riding experience! Nestled in the heart of the Tweed Valley, this location offers a scenic climb through mature woodland, sweeping views across the borders landscape, and fantastic, long tracks perfect for a proper forward ride.

This is a social, supportive ride designed to get us out in the hills together, enjoy the epic scenery, and share some laughs with fellow equestrians.

We are teaming up with the professional team at the local equestrian centre for a fully guided hack. This is a social, supportive ride designed to get us out in the hills together, enjoy the epic scenery, and share some laughs with fellow adventure-loving girls.

📍 Location: Kailzie, Peebles, Scottish Borders

⏱ Duration: Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (including a brief safety check, stirrup adjustment, and photo stops)

🌲 The Terrain: A mix of wide forestry tracks, estate paths, and woodland trails.

👯‍♀️ Who this is for: Experienced riders with a balanced, secure seat. The ability to confidently trot and canter is essential for this ride.

✨ What to Expect

• The Vibe: Supportive, relaxed, and strictly non-competitive. This is all about looking after each other, enjoying the horses, and taking in the views.
• The Pace: Led by the center's professional ride leaders, we’ll enjoy a mix of active walking, balanced trotting, and some exhilarating canters where the tracks allow through the forest. The very start and end of the ride is on a road where there will be other traffic.

🐴 What is Provided & Kit Requirements

• The Horses: You will be paired with a fit, forward, and well-schooled horse 
• Safety Gear: Riding hats conforming to current safety standards are mandatory and can be borrowed from the center if required. You must wear appropriate footwear with a smooth sole and a small heel (no trainers).
• Clothing: Dress for the Scottish hills! We recommend comfortable riding tights/jodhpurs, layers, and a good waterproof jacket. Avoid loose, flapping clothing that might spook the horses.

⚠️ Safety & Booking Reminder

This ride is fully hosted, guided, and insured by our partner third-party equestrian company. Their professional ride leaders are there to ensure a safe and enjoyable route. However, horse riding is an outdoor adventure sport with inherent risks. All participants will be required to complete a rider registration form prior to setting off.

🌧️ Weather

Horses are hardy, but the riding center may reschedule or cancel the ride if the weather or ground conditions become unsafe.

💛 Away With The Girls

Your ticket secures your place, covers your horse hire/guided hack fees, and supports the ongoing coordination of our community events, helping us get more women connecting through adventure!