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Charleton Stables Nestled in a picturesque estate, we provide various livery packages to suit owners looking for a peaceful environment to enjoy their horses.

Today marks the autumn equinox — that quiet turning point when day and night briefly find their balance, before the nigh...
23/09/2026

Today marks the autumn equinox — that quiet turning point when day and night briefly find their balance, before the nights begin to draw in and autumn truly takes hold.

Here on the estate, the change of season is already beginning to show. The mornings are cooler, the light is softer, the leaves are starting to turn and the fields are slowly losing that deep green abundance of summer. It will soon be time to look out my hat and gloves.

For those of us looking after horses, autumn brings a change of rhythm too.

The long, easier days of summer gradually give way to heavier rugs and muddy boots, darker mornings, shorter evenings and the constant watch on weather and ground conditions. Before long, winter will bring frozen troughs, hay-filled days and the familiar battle against muddy gateways.

But there is something very special about this time of year.

I arrive to quiet mornings with mist hanging over the fields. Horses breathing little clouds into the cool air. The sound of leaves beneath their feet and that beautiful golden light falling across the estate.

Looking after horses means moving with the seasons. We can't stop summer slipping away or winter arriving, so we adapt. We keep checking, feeding, rugging, repairing, carrying, sweeping and watching over them through whatever the weather brings. Those of us that live in Scotland know that this can change throughout the day!

Summer has been lovely, autumn will be beautiful, and winter will undoubtedly test us in all the usual ways.

But through every season, the horses are still waiting at the gate.

Happy Autumn Equinox.

🍂 September on the estate 🍂There is a quiet elegance to the arrival of September. The light softens, the mornings carry ...
01/09/2026

🍂 September on the estate 🍂

There is a quiet elegance to the arrival of September. The light softens, the mornings carry the first coolness of autumn, and the countryside begins its gentle turn towards gold.

For me, the ‘ber’ months are the most beautiful time of the year — made all the more special by our horses. Their coats are already beginning to change, becoming softer and thicker as nature prepares them for the colder days ahead. Living in Scotland, we have plenty of those. There is something rather lovely about watching the seasons reflected in our four legged friends.

The fields here are full of pheasants, the air fresher, and the horses are certainly appreciating the welcome disappearance of those persistent summer flies.

Soon there will be crisp mornings, autumn leaves beneath their hooves, full hay-nets and our resident Robin's will be following me around, a reminder that it won't be long til winter is upon us.

Country life, changing seasons and horses by our side — my favourite time of the year has arrived.

There’s something beautiful about having horses in August.The estate seems to soften at this time of year. The fields ar...
21/08/2026

There’s something beautiful about having horses in August.

The estate seems to soften at this time of year. The fields are still green, the many trees heavy with leaves, and the long summer evenings stretch quietly across the surrounding fields that are currently being harvested.

There’s no rush. Just the sound of horses grazing, birds in the trees, the occasional swish of a tail and that wonderful stillness you only seem to find when you’re surrounded by nature.

I often stand at the gate and watch the horses completely content in their fields, and it’s hard not to feel the same.

August with horses is wearing dusty boots, touching sun-warmed coats, grass-stained fly rugs and evening hacks when you lose track of time because you simply don’t want to go indoors.

Working on a country estate means there is always something needing done, but amongst all the jobs are these little moments of absolute peace.

And perhaps that’s one of the greatest gifts horses give us....they have a way of making the rest of the world go quiet for a while.

15/06/2026

Equine Flu has been confirmed in Fife.
Good biosecurity is important particularly at shows and with new horses to yards.
Equine Flu can spread up to 3 miles on the wind under optimum conditions.
To reduce severity and clinical signs we would recommend vaccination. To get good protection a horse will require a first and second vaccination (given 21-60 days apart). For longer term protection a third vaccination is required.

30/04/2026

You may be aware that there have been a number of cases of Equine Influenza (flu) over the past week or so in Scotland, having spread from regions further south. Though rarely fatal, it's a nasty disease, resulting in fever, coughing and nasal discharge. It will also interrupt the training and competition schedules of all horses on a yard. In the cases that have arisen this year, most are in unvaccinated horses and most occurred after a new horse arrived at a yard. The virus is airborne so spreads most easily in enclosed spaces but can also spread outside or via people/equipment.
Please take a moment to assess the current level of risk to your horse, which will depend largely on where they live and what contact they have with other horses. We offer you the following advice:
1) Keep your horse's vaccinations up to date, vaccinating against flu at least yearly. Maximum protection is achieved with 6-monthly vaccinations.
2) Isolate new arrivals to a yard for 2-3 weeks, monitoring temperatures daily. Avoid any contact between the new horse and others, bearing in mind the risk from humans and water buckets, etc!
3) Avoid unnecessary contact with other horses at training or competition events.
Remember, by vaccinating your horse, you are helping to protect all of its companions as well! Whilst the working horses are more likely to bring the disease back to the yard, the youngsters and golden oldies are more vulnerable to disease, so there is good rationale to vaccinate all horses who might meet the disease.
Please call and discuss your individual situation with us, if that would be helpful.

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃
31/10/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃

Located on a quiet, picturesque Country Estate in Colinsburgh, Fife, we offer various livery packages to suit individual...
06/10/2025

Located on a quiet, picturesque Country Estate in Colinsburgh, Fife, we offer various livery packages to suit individual needs.

Qualified Staff.
Outdoor School with jumps.
Wash Bay with Hot Shower.
Weekly Hay/Bedding deliveries.
Straw bedding included in livery.
Grazing options available.
Shared grazing in small herds or sole-use paddocks.
Grass Livery Availability.
All year round turnout.
Miles of off-road hacking.
Beach nearby.
Trailer Parking.

Enjoy a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with personalised care for your horse or pony.

Limited space available-contact us to arrange a visit.

2 livery spaces have recently become available. Contact us for more information.
27/08/2025

2 livery spaces have recently become available. Contact us for more information.

14/07/2025

🌱 Proactive Pasture Care After the Rain 🐴

With the recent rainfall and warmer temperatures due again, grass growth will be kicked into high gear 🌧️➡️🌿 — and while that might seem like great news for sparse-looking paddocks, it can be a hidden danger for your horses and ponies.

When our horses are constantly grazing, it can be hard to see exactly how much grass is growing, but at Loch Leven Equine Practice, we're passionate about preventative care so here are some tips to help with weight management before the grass starts growing again.

💡 Our top tips:
✅Do check digital pulses daily
✅Keep up with regular weight and body condition scoring, or pop into the clinic to use our scales. It is also useful to take weekly photographs to help monitor any change in weight
✅Do restrict grazing/use a grazing muzzle
✅Do increase their exercise if possible
✅Do soak your hay for 12 hours to reduce the nutrients/goodness in it
✅Know the early warning signs of laminitis
✅Do ask for professional nutritional advice
❎Don’t try to cut their food intake by leaving them without food for long periods of time as they may colic
❎Don’t feed foods rich in carbs or rapidly fermentable fibre

📞 If you're unsure about how the grass growth might affect your horse, don't hesitate to give us a call. We're here to help you make confident, informed decisions about your horse’s health.

💙 https://lochlevenequine.co.uk/

Let’s stay one step ahead this summer! 🐎💚

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Colinsburgh
KY91HG

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

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+447947219751

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