01/06/2026
🐴✨ THAT’S A WRAP ON LRC CAMP 2026! ✨🐴
What. A. Weekend.
Lindores Equestrian has once again survived the full force of Lanark Riding Club, and honestly, we think they deserve a medal 🥇
A massive thank‑you to our superstar instructor trio:
🔸 Annette Dick – queen of cross country, confidence, and calmly telling you “just ride forward” while you stare at a fence the size of a bungalow.
🔸 Carol Stanley – polework precision, flatwork finesse, and the patience of a saint.
🔸 Richard Johnston‑Smith – show jumping wizard & cross country demon by day… life and soul of the party by night.
We still need to establish who is officially responsible for keeping Richard in check after hours. Applications welcome. Must be brave, fast, and able to distract him with biscuits 🤣
Huge thanks also to:
🔸 Eriena Photography– who put in more steps than half the horses, marching up and down that hill to capture every heroic leap, dramatic refusal, and “delete that immediately” moment. All photos are online!
🔸 Nicky from Back in Front Sports Massage – who powered through horses AND humans like an absolute machine.
(And yes, we now know the humans need a room too. Never again will a non‑massage person be left in charge of booking.)
🔸 Our organisers & helpers – the quiet heroes who keep the chaos running smoothly.
🔸 Elaine – who went above and beyond pulling together the awards AND the party bags… and who also kindly removed her terrifying hat cover after it sent several horses into a full existential crisis.
🔸 And YOU — our campers – the reason camp is always equal parts brilliant, bonkers, and unforgettable.
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🎉 CAMP AWARDS 2026 🎉
🏆 Best Dressed: Stacey – immaculate.
🏆 Worst Dressed: Elaine – apparently “functional goblin chic” wasn’t the brief 🙄🤣
🏆 Best Unplanned Dismount: Emma – 10/10 commitment, 0/10 stickability.
🏆 Biggest Character: Snoopy – obviously.
🏆 Nikki & Hazel: Award‑winning chaos and charm.
🏆 Alisha: Won something fabulous… we just can’t remember what. If anyone recalls, please send help. Our admin brain has left the building-----💛 Bravest Rider 💛
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From the XC fields to the polework grids, from the late‑night giggles to the early‑morning “why are we like this” moments — you all made camp magic.
Thank you for the laughs, the effort, the spirit, and the full‑strength LRC energy.
Rest up, rehydrate, and start mentally preparing… because Camp 2027 will be here before we know it.
💛🐴 LRC out.
