Exclusive Camp 8th – 10th June – Final Details
Please ensure you read ALL of the information and the Equiteam Camps Terms and Conditions. You must complete the form at the bottom of the page to ensure we have your emergency contact details and any health conditions we need to be made aware of.
PLEASE NOTE YOU CANNOT ARRIVE BEFORE 6.30PM ON WEDNESDAY 7TH JUNE
You must also complete the Lindores Disclaimer form whether you have been to Lindores this year of not. Find it HERE.
The countdown is on and we are really looking forward to meeting you!
Here is everything you need to know.
Getting there:
Lindores Cross Country Course, Braeside of Lindores, Newburgh, Fife, KY14 6HU.
The venue is situated between Newburgh and Lindores on the A913.
From Edinburgh take the M90 to Perth and come off at junction 9 at Bridge of Earn. From there take the A913 to Newburgh. Go straight through Newburgh, Den of Lindores, keep on the main road, up a hill – we are the first farm on the left before the disused railway bridge .There is a sign saying Braeside of Lindores.
From Dundee take the A92 after the Tay bridge heading to Kirkcaldy and approx. 11 miles on take the A913 Perth road, through Lindores Village, and we are the first farm on the right after the disused railway bridge.
Once you have turned into the farm drive please bear left towards the farm buildings. Our contact number on the day is 07974377718.
Stabling:
Stabling is included for Thursday and Friday however should you wish to arrive on Wednesday you are more than welcome to do so. This will be charged at an additional £20 made payable in advance. If arriving on Wednesday please note the stables are not available until after 18.30.
Bedding:
Straw is provided and included in the price. If you wish to bring your own alternative bedding please feel free to do so, shavings are available to purchase at £12 per bale. Please note hay and feed is not provided. Hay is available for £20 per horse for the duration.
Equipment: We recommend that you bring
- Mucking out tools
- Water buckets
- Feed
- Feed buckets
- Hay/haylage
- Haynets
- Grooming kit including sponges for washing off
- Boots (including xc wear)
- Rugs plus a cooler
- Tack plus cross country gear and a spare numnah/saddle cloth
- Tack cleaning kit
- Emergency first aid kit
- A torch or head torch
For yourself you WILL NEED
- A hat which meets the current safety standards
- A Body protector – please note these will be checked before you are allowed on the cross country course.
- In addition we recommend
- Gloves
- Whip
- Spurs (if needed)
- Suitable footwear / chaps
- Sun cream
- Waterproofs.
- You may wish to bring a camping chair, if you wish to sit down whilst watching the other lessons.
- Whilst riding, you will be expected to wear the correct safety dress.
- Outside lesson time feel free to wear your normal attire from shorts (hoping for sunshine), to lots of jumpers! Please bring plenty of clothes for yourselves if you are staying over.
There is a locked tack room available to store your tack, although please note this is stored at your own risk.
Around the Farm:
Please remember this is a working farm, tractors and animals may be moving around from time to time. The owners have asked you to refrain from touching any of the animals for their and your own safety.
Staying over:
You are welcome to camp with your horse, which always adds to the fun – however you are under no obligation to stay! Camping is free of charge. There are toilets and showers, kitchen facilities, a lovely warm bothy and an enclosed camping area. (Extra toilets have been provided and we would ask only one person in the block at anytime) You are also welcome to bring your horsebox, electric hook up is available if pre booked at £10 per horsebox per day. The bunkhouse is available to book at £10 per night, please email Anna to book – info@lindores.co.uk
Food:
Tea, Coffee and Squash will be available at all times. If you haven’t yet informed Angela that you would like the food she has organised, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you.
We would recommend bringing your own refillable drinking bottle.
Alcohol:
Lindores does not hold a license to sell alcohol but you are welcome to bring your own alcohol to enjoy in the evening, at your own risk. We are all adults and all want to enjoy camp but please drink responsibly. Please note that the consumption of alcohol is not permitted whilst lessons are on-going – even if you have finished your own riding for the day.
About yourself:
Please include details on the form about your health relevant to activities you will be undertaking. If you require daily medication please remember to bring this with you, including inhalers. We also require a contact in the case on an emergency.
Vets:
The closets vets are Loch Leven Equine Practice situated near Kinross. In an emergency we, the organisers, hold the right to contact a vet on your behalf if you are unavailable / unable to do so. If your own vets cover the area please provide contact details on the online form with your emergency contacts.
Horses Health:
By law you are required to travel your passport with your horse so please bring this with you. Please ensure that your vaccinations and worming programme are up to date. If your horse shows any signs of being unwell (high temperature, snotty nose etc) prior to camp please be responsible and do not put others at risk of infection.
Timetable:
On arrival on Thursday approximately 8.00am (unless arriving Wednesday evening), you will be shown to your horses stable so that you are able to get them settled before introductions, briefing and tea at 8.30am in the temporary stables.
During this time you will be allocated your group, a, b, and c and given times when you will be riding. Please note these groups are based on the information filled out on the forms and may be subject to change. The groups are not an indication of level but of compatibility between horses and riders.
The first ride will begin at 9.15am, this will be a flatwork session. During the day there will be plenty of time to sort your stable, unpack, put up your tent and get organised. Each day there will be a lesson in the morning, lunch, a lesson in the afternoon and then an additional activity.
You will be finished on Saturday afternoon at approximately 16.45
Please note you will be expected to remove all dirty bedding from your stable and sweep the floor. Thank you for your help with this.
Rules:
The safety of those around us is paramount. Please be a conscientious rider and camper to ensure that everyone has fun.
The welfare of your horse is also a priority. Please ensure that they have access to clean water at all times, that they are fed in plenty of time before your first lesson and are cooled off correctly after all lessons. We are here to help – if you are unsure of something please ask. If you have an issue please tell us so that we can do something about it!!
We would ask that you keep the stables and tack room tidy.
Camp Clothing
Our lovely new range of clothing is available to order, including ‘Camp Graduate’ hoodies and polos.
Hoodies and Smile and Breathe baselayers are a unisex fit, with the polos available in both ladies and unisex fits.
The stunning new padded gilets, softshell gilets and 1/4 zip baselayers are a flattering (but snug) ladies fit.
Payment:
We require the full payment by 15th May (Assuming you have paid a £50 deposit the balance due is £175 plus any extras). Any cancellations made after this date will still be charged in full. BACS details – Account Number: 67101692 Sort Code: 608371 Account Name: Louise Gillings.
Cancellation:
If for any reason we (the organisers) have to cancel the camp you will be reimbursed for the amount you have paid at that date.
If you have any questions now or during camp, please don’t hesitate to ask them! You can contact Louise on info@equiteam.co.uk or call 07974377718