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News 2010 - 2011

2011

30 December

Schedule for Andrew Hamilton show jumping lessons 2012 added.

17 December

Schedule for Evening Dressge in January added.

30 November

Tower Farm gift vouchers are available. Great Christmas presents for any age.
Click here for details.

28 November

Schedule for Festive Show Jumping Competition in December added.

23 November

Pictures of the Edinburgh vs Glasgow vets competition added.

3 November

Well done to all 8 candidates passing their BHS riding and road safety at Tower Farm. Alex, Debi, Janine, Catriona, Michela, Tonisha, Anne and Sula.

2 November

Job vacancies for full-time and part-time posts are now filled.

26 October

Modification of the timetable. As of 3rd November there will no longer be Thursday night lessons, this will now be 'livery night' and we will be hoping to put some 'guest lessons/clinics' on with specialist instructors.

14 October

Schedule for Evening Dressge in November added.

5 October

Pony rides page added.

30 September

Martin Clunes with Tower Farm horses Monarch and Rupert at Lanark ride.

23 September

Schedule for Evening Dressge in October added.

17 September

Photos of Edinburgh Common Riding 2011 added.

30 August

Schedule of Fun show jumping for all in September added.

25 August

Schedule for Tower Farm Winter Points show jumping and dressage competitions 2011 - 2012 added.

18 August

New photos on the Other photos page.

16 August

Added new photos on the Own A Pony Days page.

15 August

We held a fun show for the clients on 11 August - unfortunately the rain had been falling for 3 days solid so the decision was made in the morning to move indoors - lots of fun was had by all with most riders gaining alot of confidence and improving as the day went on.

Wilson Aitcheson very kindly sponsored a trophy - rosettes and grooming kits for the top 5 point scores through out the day.

The overall winner was Elisha Murray with Harry.

4 August

Photos of Tower Farm XC lesson in July added. Any group wanting to organise a session, please speak to a member of staff.

29 July

Tower Farm Summer Points 2011 dressage results added.

27 July

From All Rosette Pony Show Jumping on 17 July. A very wet bit fun day.

Click here to see more photos.

Janine and Sara tied in the Chase me Charlie
reaching a height of 1.35m

Katy on Classic

24 July

A new photo in Facilities page.

22 July

From August we will be offering DIY livery for a limited number (space are going fast). Click here for the details.

20 July

A new photo on the Other photos page.

19 July

Riders at the top of the pentalnd hills — 3 hr ride suitable for expereinced riders. Dates are already pre arranged, but if you have a group who would like to go, please speak to a member of staff.

18 July

Tower Farm Summer Points 2011 Novice Show Jumping results added.

7 July

A new photo on the Own a pony Days page. There are a few spaces still available. Also if you have a group of 6 children of similar standard, we could run a session for your own group.

A new photo on the Other photos page.

2 July

Job vacancy for an assistant manager. Click here to see the details.

21 June

Schedule for Evening Dressge in July added.

18 June

Schedule for All Rosette Outdoor Show Jumping in July added.

16 June

Schedule for Fun show jumping in August added.

20 May

Schedule for Evening Dressge in June added.

16 May

Updated description of pony rides.

13 May

Slight modification of the timetable. Introductory session on Saturday 2pm is now Complete Beginners class and within the lesson the 'introductory session' is included. Wednesdays 6.15pm is now Intermediate level.

10 May

Schedule for summer activities added.

Updated Tower Farm event calendar page.

9 May

Own a pony days page updated.

1 May

Photos of April dressage competition added.

27 April

Photos of Portobello beach ride in April added.

23 April

Official pictures of Edinburgh Common Riding brochure 2011 added.

22 April

Schedule for Evening Dressge in May added.

20 April

Schedule of Fun show jumping show in 30 April added.

16 April

All 10 candidates passed their riding and road safety exam on 15th April 2011. Holly, Alex, Hilary, Kirsty, Sara, Emma, Olivia, Christie, Nairne & Ttaylor. Well done to all!

11 April

Regent at ELPC Pick a Fence on 2nd April. Click here to see more photos.

8 April

Added details of Royal Wedding Day Ride in April.

7 April

Added details of beach ride in April.

27 March

Schedule for Evening Dressge in April added.

28 February

Schedule for Tower Farm Summer Points show jumping and dressage competitions 2011 added.

25 February

Common ride dates and prices for 2011 added.

Updated Tower Farm event calendar page.

22 February

The kings troop brought 8 horses to Tower Farm for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in the summer of 2010, the horses loved being able to hack out around the braids and up into buckstone wood. The Maintence Man Fraser is pictured on their 'star' horse Doughnut. Click here to see more photos.

20 February

A new photo of Andrew Hamilton show jumping lesson added.

18 February

Added details of BHS Riding and Road Safety exam at Tower Farm.

25 January

Schedule for Evening Dressge in February added.

6 January

Slight modification of the timetable. Monday 8.15pm (adult only) and Wednesdays 6.15pm are now Beginers Trot class.

3 January

Prices updated to include the VAT increase.

2010

22 December

Schedule for Evening Dressge in January added.

14 December

Schedule for 2010 Christmas activities added.

30 November

Change of the shoeing prices.

16 November

Schedule for Festive Show Jumping Competition in December added.

16 October

Caroline and Iain Buckle are pleased to announce the safe arrival of baby Emma Louise, born 21/09/10, 10.21am weighing 9lbs. Thank you to everyone for your lovely cards, flowers and pressies. Click here to see more photos.

12 October

Schedule for Evening Dressge in November added.

11 September

Schedule for Evening Dressge in October added.

7 September

More photo added.

22 August

Schedule for Tower Farm Winter Points show jumping and dressage competitions 2010 - 2011 added.

15 August

More dates added to Tower Farm event calendar.

13 August

Added details of beach ride in August.

5 August

All rosette summer outdoor show jumping 2010 results added.

1 August

Photos of Portobello beach ride in July added.

30 July

Tower Farm Summer Points 2010 show jumping results added.

18 July

Tower Farm Summer Points 2010 dressage results added.

17 July

Schedule of Fun show jumping in August added.

13 July

As of 22nd July Caroline Thornton will be holding a livery/own horse session at 8.15pm each Thursday. It will alternate between flat work and jumping. It will be £12 for Tower Liveries and £15 for others. Please book and pay at the office for any session you wish to attend.
Belinda will now be taking the Tuesday night sessions from 20th July.

6 July

Added details of beach ride in July.

20 June

Photos of cross country at Tower Farm added.

17 June

Tower Farm's visit from farm yard animals. Click here to see more photos.

15 June

Photos of May dressage added.

13 June

Photos of Penicuik common ride 2010 added.

12 June

Photos of Portobello beach ride in April added.

5 June

Schedule for Evening Dressge in June added.

4 June

Schedule for summer activities added.

3 June

Schedule for All Rosette Outdoor Show Jumping in July added.

2 June

Updated Tower Farm event calendar page.

18 May

Schedule for Evening Dressge in June added.

6 May

Photos of Portobello beach ride in April added.

1 May

New prices and timetable updated.

26 April

Bart at Lothian Dressage, placed 3rd of 22 and 4th of 19 in his classes scoring over 67% in both tests. Click here to see more photos.

22 April

Added the details of Working Hunter practice day with Caroline Buckle.

13 April

All 10 candidates at the recent riding and road safety exam at Tower Farm Riding Stables, Edinburgh passed. Well done to all and many thanks to the examiners who had travelled a fair distance for the exam day.

The succesful candiates were Emma Cameron, Jessica Nutall, Amy Nutall, Mikela Nash, Emma Forrest, Felix Feather, Christine Reynolds, Elidh Sutherland, Deborah Kennedy and Pearl Machray. Click here to see more photos.

2 April

Photos of Portobello beach ride in March added.

27 March

Added details of beach ride in April.

17 March

Schedule for Evening Dressge in April added.

15 March

A new photo of Heriots Riding Club added.

3 March

Slight modification of the Common ride dates.

1 March

Updated Tower Farm event calendar page.

28 February

Tower Farm Winter Points 2009 - 2010 dressage results added.

25 February

Added details of Andrew Hamilton's show jumping lessons.

5 February

Schedule for Tower Farm Summer Points show jumping and dressage competitions 2010 added.

2 February

Updated Tower Farm event calendar page.

30 January

Common ride dates and prices for 2010 added.

29 January

Schedule for Evening Dressge in February added.

14 January

Slight modification of the timetable. Wednesdays 6.15pm is now Intermediete minus class.

6 January

From 1st Febuary we will be unable to accept cheques as payment. All payments must be made by cash, credit card or debit card. Minimum card spend is £20. Credit cards are subject to 2% charge.

2 January

Schedule for Evening Dressge in January added.

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