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				Riding Holidays For Children (Tuition, hacking, accommodation and lots of fun!)
Scottish Equestrian Hotel earned its reputation for quality holidays by providing terrific, fun-packed breaks for youngsters. For 18 years we have given unaccompanied children (8 to 16 years) the time of their lives. With careful attention to safety and round the clock supervision. We have great programmes - with no time to get bored. No time to get homesick. Children may come alone - many do - but they make squads of pals in hours! Children's breaks are a mix of tuition and fun things on horseback. Evening entertainment is in the hands of specially recruited group leaders, who make sure all enjoy their stay. Accommodation is in rooms of two, three or four; and children have their own dining areas and kitchen. Plus their own play room for evenings, too. Riding groups are made up according to ability - which can be from complete beginner to expert. Our BHS Instructors know just how to give kids a great time while learning to improve their skills. A range of fun activities and a games session for prizes are part of the mix. Above all we treat your children as though thet were our own - with great care.
					The Holiday Week Programme Children are assessed then allocated a pony for the holiday. If this proves a poor partnership, don't worry, we will change the pony. The week is then made up of four hours daily riding, which is usually a mix of tuition according to ability, and hacking out. There is normally a mounted treasure hunt, a picnic ride, football on horseback, and a last day games and jumping competition for all to take part. During the day, you will also help bring your pony in from the field, feed, groom, tack-up and tidy up the stable at the end of the day before taking him back to the field. Our staff ensure that everyone works to their ability. Evening Entertainment Scottish Equestrian Hotel offers a range of evening fun. Visits to the local swimming pool, unihoc, volleyball, splash pool, trampoline, video nights, quiz sessions, camp fire sing a long, plus Bar-b-cue and talent competitions. Our programme is full and kids can be as busy as they wish. You do what you please - just be happy. All staff are hand picked, all instructors are BHS qualified, hold Child Protection certificates and hold First Aid qualifications.
Things to Remember Please do not let your child bring a mobile phone! The reason is simple. Children who are not away from home often tend to phone home on an hourly basis and then late into the night; and the child is constantly homesick. Experience shows that one phone contact per day is just right. We allow a free phone home service, and parents can phone around 6.00pm. No later. Be sure that if there is a problem of any kind, the child will be encouraged to call you. (Indeed, we will call you.) But no mobiles please. Weekends: Are a mini version of the week holiday. Evening entertainment is still organised, but on a more basic level. Weekends may not be available in high summer when we are very busy. The Long Weekend starts on Friday at about 6:30pm with evening meal, and is designed to give those travelling some distance an opportunity to reach us fresh for riding on Saturday morning. Children who come to Scottish Equestrian Hotel: Children range between 8 and 16, with a mixture of boys and girls. We have agents overseas so we tend to have lots of children, usually from Italy, Sweden, Germany, and all over Europe to join in with British children. This makes a great atmosphere. And many youngsters are regulars year after year. Additional Items: We offer English language tuition each morning during the summer. We will collect unaccompanied children from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Prestwick Airports, and return them after the holiday. There is a charge, for this, and the escort work is done only by our senior permanent staff. NEW for 2008 Child Escort Service  We shall pick-up and return your child anywhere in the world.  Ask for more details of this highly secure service.
		CHILDREN'S BREAKS COSTS Weekends £190.00 GBP (Sat & Sun) per person Long Weekends £225.00 GBP (Fri - Sun) per person Days from £65.00 GBP per day to suit Week Holidays £325.00 GBP (Sun to Sat) per person all inclusive (We reserve the right to alter prices as circumstances dictate)
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How to get in touch: Telephone: +44 (01555) 661853 Fax: +44 (01555) 661161 e-mail: info@scottishequestrianhotel.com Address: Scottish Equestrian Hotel . Lanark Race Course . Lanark . ML11 9TA