In this section you will find all the news and events involving Newtonmore Riding Centre. To familiarise yourself with the centre and the team visit our image gallery, read our guestbook entries and our blog.
Newtonmore Links
Newtonmore – Ormiston Highlands
Breeders of Highland cattle and ponies. This is our website for activities not related to the Riding Centre.
Newtonmore – Wildcat Walking Centre
Newtonmore is hailed as the Walking Centre of Scotland and has an excellent 10 km Wildcat Trail around the village. More info here.
Newtonmore – Highland Folk Museum
An excellant facility in Newtonmore on a mostly outdoor site looking at life through the ages in the Highlands of Scotland – Free Admission.
Newtonmore – Clan Macpherson Museum
Another museum looking at life in the Highlands and of course the Macpherson Clan and its many septs – Free Admission
Another great Newtonmore Attraction wth shows running every hour. Cafeteria and gift shop on site. A unique experience.
Equestrian Links
Trekking and Riding Society of Scotland
The governing body of recreational riding in Scotland
NRC is a Pony Club Centre and more information on The Pony Club can be found here.
Association of British Riding Schools
Britsih governing body of Riding Centres
The main equestrian body in the UK dealing with training and welfare.
BHS Scotland – Highland Region South Area
This is our local Area Committee for the British Horse Society. Contacts, Events and Newsletter Page.
This is our local riding club and it is open to both senior and junior members. The website has details of events and entry forms.
Highland Pony Links
The society that governs all Highland Pony affairs including breeding, registrations, transfers, shows etc.
Highland Pony Enthusiasts Club HPEC)
This is the main Highland Pony Enthusiasts Club and covers the whole UK, it has an excellant forum for members to chat.
Highland Pony Chat is an online forum and chat place that is partially run by NRC staff, open to all, where all things Highland Ponies can be discussed. Please note registration is required. However we welcome all comers and you do not need to have a Highland Pony to be a member. There are lively discussions on lots of Topics and a Fun area too. It is not just Highland Pony talk !!
Highland and Native Pony Enthusiasts Club (HNPEC) – No Website
Our local native pony enthusiasts club in the North that runs shows, visits and events. There is no website yet, but contact can be made via Rhona Donnelly – E-mail: Rhona.Donnelly@obrienhomes.co.uk
North East Scotland Highland Pony Enthusiasts Society (NESHPES)
Enthusiasts group for the North East, mainly Aberdeen area, they have a great show at Duthie Park each year.
Central Scotland Highland Pony Club (CSHPC)
Enthusiasts group for Central Scotland mainly round the Perth and Stirling Area, they also run their own shows and events.
Ormiston Highlands Link
Tourism and Local Info
Great Caravan & Camping Holiday Destination: www.wildlochaber.com/camping-arisaig/invercaimbe-caravan-and-campsite
Breeds Sites
Highland Cattle Society Website: highlandcattlesociety.com
Highland Pony Society Website: highlandponysociety.co.uk
Cairngorm National Park: cairngorms.co.uk
Other Links of Interest
Blair Castle Highland Ponies and Trekking: blaircastletrekking.co.uk
Stackyard.com (General Farming Interest): stackyard.com
Ormiston Sites of Interest
Ormiston Family Tree and History Website: www.wikitree.com/genealogy/ORMISTON