Horse Riding in Northumberland
The countryside of Northumberland provides some wonderful opportunities for horse riders. From the magnificent Cheviot Hills, Kielder & the Border County Ride, to the beautiful unspoilt beaches of the North East coastline, The Common riding just over the Border (15 miles) Jedburgh & Hawick.There is a wealth of unforgettable locations for horse riding.
DunnsHouses Farmhouse has stables available for the use of guests’ horses, meaning you can bring your own horse on holiday with you to explore the wonderful countryside of Northumberland.
We train our own young National Hunt horses & Point to Pointers here at Dunns Houses, Otterburn mainly sticking to the Northern area Point to point area which starts in December 2009 most weekends till the end of May 2010 finishing at Hexham race course.
We started the season with three Maidens & four Restricted, Confined, club members or Mens open horses. Daughter Patrcia Robson helps to train the horses & Son Alistair Findlay is our Jockey so a real family concern.
The Northern area point to point season. We have had three runners at the first point to point Sunday 13th December 2009. A Northern area club Point to point at Racheugh, Alnwick we had Foxes Delight who sliped up in the restricted when going well, then we had a third with Tantobie in the the 21/2 mile Maiden he didnt like the ground and I Witness finished third in the three mile maiden. The weather broke for the worst 16th December 2009 the day after we have had frost and we have had snow ever since, Next point to point in the Northern area is not until the 24th Januay 2010 cancelled but the weather will have to improve so we can get the horses galloped.
Last season Serona moss owned by Mrs Ann Rutherford,trained by Patricia Robson here at Dunns House had a really good season. placed in all her piont to points bar one & winning the 4 mile open race at Alnwick by 15 lenths, She finished third in the Royal Caledonian Hunt Buccleuch Cup (Maiden Hunters’ Chase)
£2,498.40, £774.80, £387.20, £193.60
3m1f, Class 6, £1,873.80
1 Senora Moss 9/2
2 Hasper 5/1
3 Father Murtagh 15/8F
6 ran Distances: 22l, 4l
TIME 6m 40.50s (slow by 38.50s)
Jockey: Mr A J Findlay
Trainer: Mrs P Robson
Her last run was on the 20th May back at Kelso in the Charlie Brown United Border Hunters’ Chase
3m1f, Class 6, £1,873.80
1 Almost Blue 14/1
2 Floreana 7/1
3 Senora Moss 6/4F
12 ran Distances: 2¼l, ¾l
TIME 6m 23.90s (slow by 21.90s) she made a mistake three out but ran on well to finish third, finished the season very well & enjoying her holidays back home looking forward to her coming back next season.
We have a nice horse for sale a potential point to pointer/ hunter chaser/ hurdler Tantobie a 7 year old bay gelding by Executive Perk finished 5th in two bumpers 2008 & 7th , 8th & 7th in three hurdle races 2009, a nice ride very well mannered in the box, sound easy to do everything with for more details call Jane or Trish on 01830 520 677 mobile 07808592701. Other nice young horses for sale call for more details.
We have two horse to lease to be trained by Patricia Robson here at Dunns Houses for more details call 01830520677 mobile 07808592701