Happy Hooves Sanquhar C.I.C

Happy Hooves Sanquhar C.I.C We offer lessons, hacks, pony care days, pony parties and more, we are insured to take riders from 3

16/04/2026

Qualifications Scotland

We have now been approved to run SQA level 5 in horse care as well as level 4. So we are hoping to start our first group of level 5 students in August/ September this year.

If anyone is interested or wants more information about the course please get in touch.

Our final night of racing tonight, well done to everyone.
16/04/2026

Our final night of racing tonight, well done to everyone.

Day 5, the weather not so great today, but still smiles all round. Well done girls.
15/04/2026

Day 5, the weather not so great today, but still smiles all round. Well done girls.

Tonight's winners.
14/04/2026

Tonight's winners.

Day 3, more smiles all round.
13/04/2026

Day 3, more smiles all round.

Day 2 of racing today, well done everyone.
12/04/2026

Day 2 of racing today, well done everyone.

'A Day at the races 'HorseSense Learning Levels Happy Hooves own Grand National today, great fun was had by all. Our win...
11/04/2026

'A Day at the races '

HorseSense Learning Levels

Happy Hooves own Grand National today, great fun was had by all. Our winners from today, the racing will continue the rest of the week look out for more photos. Well done to all the horses and riders.

03/04/2026

🐴 PONY CARE DAY 🐴

Monday 6th April 12 - 3pm

Come along and learn about looking after the ponies, worksheets to take home with you, fun and games included.

Our regular customer get first chance of the spaces.

Please get in touch if interested.

14/03/2026

SQA level 4 in Horse Care 🐴

Still a few spaces left for this course starting with an induction day on Monday 13th April at Happy Hooves the course will run on Monday's during term time, for more information and cost please get in touch. We have already had 7 students successfully gain this qualification with us. Whether you are interested in working with horses or just to gain some more knowledge this is great way to start.

We are also hoping to run level 5 later this year sometime. I will keep you all posted on any updates.

03/03/2026

People with profound disabilities and complex needs will have greater freedom and independence with the development of five new Changing Places Toilets (CPT) across Dumfries and Galloway.

Backed by a total Scottish Government investment of £10 million into The Changing Places Scotland Fund between 2025-27, £4.7 million has been allocated this year to help individuals, families and carers across the country to take part in everyday activities and community life.

A second applications round of funding opens in 2026-27.

CPTs offer a vital facility for disabled people and their families and carers whose needs cannot be met through standard accessible toilet provision.

This includes people with profound or multiple disabilities, people with muscular dystrophy, older people, veterans, people who require the use of a larger wheelchair and people who require a calm and quiet environment.

The Eskdale Foundation receives £40,000 to build next to the current public toilet at the north end of Langholm to ensure the needs of people with disabilities can be met with dignity and so they can make the most of the community.

Craigs House is awarded £85,249 to site a toilet on the smallholding in Dumfries surrounded by buildings used for animal interactions and nature activities. Buildings are used for events, training, peer support and networking and skills development.

Happy Hooves Sanquhar C.I.C will use £90,021 to build a CPT at the outdoor riding arena.

A Patch Ae Land Sco54563 receives £92,066 to build a CPT in the community garden to benefit any individual with complex disabilities in North West Dumfries, ensuring the area is inclusive, welcoming, and safe for everyone.

The final new CPT will be at Summerhill Community Centre with £105,593 helping to make sure the centre in Dumfries provides a holistic approach to community involvement, empowerment and participation. The Environmental Umbrella Project enables a wide variety of outdoor activities and settings.

CPTs have key features which distinguish them from standard accessible toilets. They:
• offer adequate space (at least 12m2) for a disabled person when they are not in their wheelchair, as well as space for their wheelchair to turn, and one or two carers.
• have an adult-sized, height-adjustable changing bench to allow people to lie down to have their personal care needs met.
• have a ceiling hoist to lift people out of their wheelchair safely
• have a centrally placed peninsular toilet which provides access for people who require support on both sides.

More about the Fund here: https://inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/changing-places-toilets-fund/

06/02/2026

🩷 Let Them Have a Horse...

Let them have a horse, let them ride,
Let them learn with dirt stained pride.
Give them reins and room to grow,
Show them truths only horses know.

Let them feel the morning chill,
Boots in stirrups, heart be still.
Let them fight for what they earn,
Through every fall, let them return.

Let them brush and braid and mend,
Make the barn their second home.
Let them whisper, laugh, and cry,
Beneath the endless, open sky.

Let them know the work is tough,
That love alone is only one part.
That feed needs hauling, stalls need cleaned...
That dreams are earned by hands that work.

Let them feel the wind in their hair,
And the freedom only horses share.
For horses teach what words cannot...
Strength, respect, and all they’ve got.

So when they ask, don’t think twice,
The price is high, but so’s the gain.
Because without a horse, they’ll never know, the kind of love that helps them grow.

❤️ Michelle | Born In The Barn

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Crawick
Sanquhar
DG46JW

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0165950871

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