Lochside Arena

02/06/2026

💚🐴 THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS 🐴💚

We are absolutely overwhelmed by the support received for our Charity Horse Show in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

A huge thank you to all of our class sponsors, rosette sponsor, accommodation sponsor and everyone who has offered their support so far. Your generosity is helping us make this event a success while raising money for a charity that has helped so many people and their families. 💚

🎟️ RAFFLE DONATIONS NEEDED We are now looking for raffle prizes. If you or your business would like to donate an item, voucher or prize, we would be incredibly grateful. Please get in touch with Amy Fraser or Michelle Macleod.

🍔 FOOD ON THE DAY We're delighted that Crofters Cart will be attending and providing food and refreshments throughout the day.

Thank you once again to everyone who has supported us so far. We couldn't do it without you, and we look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 12th September for what promises to be a fantastic day of showing and fundraising.

💚 Supporting Macmillan Cancer Support 🐴 Lochside Arena Charity Horse Show 📅 Saturday 12th September

25/05/2026

🐎✨ Lochside Evening Reminder - This Thursday ✨🐎

Just a reminder that our Lochside Evening is on this Thursday 28th of May.

⏰ 6pm–9pm

👥 Open to members & non-members
💷 £5 members
💷 £10 non-members

Welcome to come along on foot or with your 4 legged friend 🐴

☕ Tea & coffee available

Please let us know if you’d like to come along 😊

21/05/2026

* Lesson's Now Sold*

Due to unforeseen circumstances, 3 lessons with Richard Johnston-Smith have become available on the 25th and 26th of June.
Lessons are:
• £40 for members
• £45 for non-members
Arena hire included.

If you’re interested in booking a lesson, please email [email protected] 📩

Reminder that our Lochside Evening will also be taking place on Thursday 28th of May from 6pm until 8pm 🐴

18/05/2026

🎉🐴 JUDGES ANNOUNCEMENT 🐴🎉

The judges for Lochside Arena Charity Horse Show are now confirmed… 👀🥁

Please give a huge welcome to:
⭐ Heather Maclennan
⭐ David Scott-Downie

We’re absolutely delighted to have them joining us for our Horse Show on Saturday 12th of September in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support 💚

Further announcements and information will be posted in due course!

16/05/2026

🐴🎗️ LOCHSIDE ARENA CHARITY HORSE SHOW 🎗️🐴

Lochside Arena will be hosting a Horse Show on Saturday 12th of September in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support 💚

A charity that has helped many people and their families.

We are currently looking for class sponsors. If you or your business would like to sponsor a class, help with accommodation please get in touch via:
📧[email protected]
📧 [email protected]
Amy Fraser or Michelle Macleod on Facebook

Further information, classes and schedules will be posted in due course. We would love to see as many people supporting this fantastic cause as possible 💚

13/05/2026

🐎✨ Lochside Evening – Tomorrow Night! ✨🐎

Due to feedback, this week’s Lochside Evening has now been moved to Thursday 14th May instead of Friday 15th May.

⏰ 6pm–9pm
👥 Open to members & non-members

💷 £5 members
💷 £10 non-members

We’re hoping this gives everyone a great chance to get together, have a ride, and help get horses that bit fitter 💪

☕ Tea & coffee available

Please let us know if you’d like to come along 😊

07/05/2026

Thank you to everyone that came along to our Lochside Evening tonight! 🐎

It was great to see so many people coming along, and we’ve received lots of positive feedback 😊

Because of this, we’ll be hosting another Lochside Evening next Friday 15th May from 6pm–9pm.
Open to all:

💥 £5 members

💥 £10 non-members

☕ Tea and coffee available

Please let us know if you’d like to come along!

06/05/2026

🐎 Lochside Evening Reminder – Tomorrow! 🐎

Just a reminder that our Lochside Evening is on Thursday 7th May, 6pm–9pm

Open to both members and non-members:

£5 members

£10 non-members

We’re hoping this gives everyone a great chance to build from there lessons and help get horses that bit fitter 💪

Please let us know if you’d like to come along!

02/05/2026

Wow… Richard’s lessons are now fully booked in just 1 day! 🤩

A waiting list is now open in case any additional lessons become available. Everyone who has been in touch — I’ll be sending emails out shortly 📩

We’ve also added a Lochside Evening on Thursday 7th May, 6pm–9pm 🐎

Open to members and non-members:

£5 members

£10 non-members

We’re hoping this gives everyone a chance to build on the weekend and help get horses that bit fitter 💪

Please let us know if you’d like to come along!

We’d also like to say again a huge thank you to Shona Wallace from Dunroamin Equestrian for this weekend 🙌
You can follow her journey through the Eventing season here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CWEpBr6Jf/⁠�

Senior Eventing Coach BHSII
UKCC level 2 Coach
PVG and First Aid
Fully insured
Livery
Coaching

02/05/2026

If you’re looking for a way to attend events with your horses and ponies and to meet some new faces, there are a some local clubs you can be come a member of.

Western Isles Pony Club has been part of the younger equine community since 1981. You can be a member up until 25 years of age, it was a starting point for many professional riders such as William Whitaker, Piggy French (now March) & Carl Hester. The Pony Club has a structured learning pathway that supports members in gaining riding and non riding knowledge. There is a wide variety of badges and progressive Pony Club tests that can be gained while promoting good sportsmanship and developing friendships. Members are insured when participating in Pony Club events consist of rallies, camps, Castle Grounds Rides, competitions, quizzes etc . It’s a great way for the next generation to learn together!

Lewis & Harris Riding Club was formed in 1986. It caters for senior, junior, riding and non riding members. Whether you’re a leisure rider or someone who likes to compete, they support riders of all levels and interests with activities. Riding club activities take part in the form of camps, lessons, arena days, competitions and club rides. Your membership will be covered for insurance while attending riding club events. It’s a great way to meet other members of the equine community. Membership can also grant you access to riding club competitions on the mainland.

Lochside Arena opened in 2012 and was officially opened by HRH Princess Ann in 2013. It consists of a 60x30 indoor arena, 30x30 outdoor arena, 10 indoor pens, toilet facilities (including accessible toilet) and kitchen facilities. Lochside Arena host lessons and events throughout the year for members and non members to attend. It can be hired privately or as a group/club for a range of actives, not just equine based ones.

If you’d like more information on any of the above please contact:

Western Isles Branch Of The Pony Club

Lewis & Harris Riding Club LHRC

Lochside Arena