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For tour operators, group travel and itinerary planners

Eat Sleep Ride is a year-round, small-group equine and nature experience based in the Scottish Borders — 45 minutes from Edinburgh, 1h15 from Newcastle. Bookable as a standalone or itinerary highlight. 20% commission standard. Trade enquiries: danielle@eatsleeprides.org

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Set on a reclaimed, off-grid site, we bring together horses, nature, food, learning and people to create experiences that are restorative, grounding and genuinely memorable. Visitors don’t just pass through — they participate, connect, and leave with a sense of belonging and perspective.

Our experiences reflect the growing transformation economy, where travellers value wellbeing, personal relevance, sustainability and authentic connection. Whether through equine-led leadership sessions, gentle horse interactions, shared meals by the fire, or time spent in nature, everything we offer is designed to create value beyond the visit.

We work with individuals, families, groups and organisations, and are well suited to multigenerational travel, slow tourism, wellbeing breaks and values-led retreats. Our year-round offer supports sustainable tourism while remaining rooted in local community, land stewardship and care.

Scottish Borders

Off-Grid Equine & Land Experiences 2026–2027

Meaningful, small-group experiences rooted in nature, horses and shared leadership.

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3.5-4 hours
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£95/per person
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Max. 14 stone rider weight
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Min. 4 - Max. 10
Net Rate (20% commission): £76 per person
Availability: Year-round (weather dependent)
Experience Overview
Set on our fully off-grid, solar-powered site overlooking the North Sea coast, this immersive experience offers visitors more than a riding lesson — it offers connection.
Guests are welcomed into our working rural project, where rescued horses, land restoration and community leadership come together. The experience blends gentle riding with horse connection, storytelling and time to slow down.It is beginner-friendly and reflective in nature — ideal for travellers seeking authenticity, wellbeing and meaningful rural interaction rather than technical equestrian sport.
What Guests Receive
• Welcome tea/coffee on arrival
• Introduction to our horses and their stories
• Ground-based communication and safety briefing
• Supported beginner-friendly riding experience
• Time on the land (quarry, wildlife pond, woodland edge)
• Facilitated reflection and shared conversation
• Seasonal refreshments
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3 hours
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£75/per person
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Min. 4 - Max. 10
Net Rate (20% commission): £60 per person
Availability: Year-round
Experience Overview
A fully ground-based equine and nature experience designed for guests who prefer not to ride or where riding is not suitable. This version focuses on presence, communication and connection. Guests spend time learning how horses respond to human energy, exploring herd behaviour, and reflecting on leadership and wellbeing through guided facilitation.

Ideal for multigenerational travel, retreat groups and North American visitors seeking slow, meaningful tourism experiences.
What Guests Receive
• Welcome tea/ coffee
• Guided introduction to herd behaviour
• Facilitated horse interaction (non-ridden)
• Nature immersion on our reclaimed off-grid site
• Shared storytelling and discussion
• Seasonal refreshments

Coaching & Training Spaces

Hire our indoor and outdoor spaces for your event or programme:

  • Wheelchair-accessible yurt with wood stove — for workshops, birthdays, or wellbeing sessions
  • Arena — for horse-led learning, riding, or demonstrations
  • Coaching room — for 1:1 work or small group training
  • Barn — flexible space for craft, talks, or shelter in bad weather

Tiny House Retreat

Our solar-powered tiny house offers a peaceful escape:

  • Ideal for day hire, writing retreats, or coaching sessions
  • Bathroom, hot water, sea views, and woodburner
  • Available for overnight stays as part of group experiences or retreats

Our tiny house serves as a welcoming, donation-based event space. If you have specific access requirements for any of our buildings or experiences, just let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate them.

Stay & Gather Overnight

Stay on-site and make the most of our rural retreat setting:

  • Pitch a tent or park your campervan on level ground
  • Barn access for shelter, group space, or wet-weather activities
  • Central campfire pit with seating — perfect for evening connection
  • Access to compost loo, camp kitchen, and sensory garden
  • Optional add-ons: horse time, guided walks, or eco activities

Nature Walk & Sensory Garden

The Nature Walk and Sensory Garden invite visitors to explore Eat Sleep Ride's off-grid haven in the Scottish Borders, where every space is designed to bring people closer to nature, community, and themselves. This experience offers a calm, accessible way to reconnect outdoors while directly supporting the charity's work with young people and rescued horses.

Download our nature walk pdf

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Who it suits

Our experiences suit wellbeing-led travellers, multigenerational groups, and visitors seeking authentic, slow-travel experiences in rural Scotland. Particularly strong fit for North American and European visitors on curated Scotland itineraries, retreat groups, and corporate wellbeing programmes. Mixed ability and beginner-friendly by default.

Our site in the Scottish Borders is more than a centre - it’s a place of belonging, recovery, and growth.

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Practical Trade information

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Capacity per departure

4 minimum - 10 maximum

Commission

20% standard — bespoke rates available on request

Booking Lead Time

TBC — confirm with Danielle before publishing

Season

Year-round (outdoor sessions weather dependent)

Location

Quarry Farm, Lamberton, TD15 1XB — just off the A1

Access

45 mins Edinburgh · 1h15 Newcastle · own transport required

Rider Weight Limit

14 stone maximum (ridden experience only)

Insurance & Safety

BHS approved · Scottish Borders licensed · fully insured

Accessibility

Beginner-friendly · wheelchair walks available · disabled parking

Response Time

Within 2 working days of enquiry

About your host...

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Danielle McKinnon

Founder and lead facilitator at Eat Sleep Ride with 20+ years of equine-assisted experience. A registered Scottish charity leader, School for Social Entrepreneurs Scotland graduate, Scottish EDGE winner and Barclays Eagle Lab alumna. All experiences are grounded in the globally recognised TeachingHorse™ model.

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Brookes Trust training

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Scottish EDGE winner

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Trauma-informed Trust member

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NLP Practitioner

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People & Planet First verified

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Brainz Magazine contributor

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Trade & Partnership Enquiries

We respond to all trade enquiries within 2 working days.Please include group size, dates and itinerary context where possible.

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