CROSS COUNTRY COURSE
Scotland’s finest training facilities are found in the heart of lowland Perthshire within the Strathearn Valley.
Opened in 1992 by Ian Stark MBE—Olympic Gold Medallist, renowned trainer and international course designer—Strathearn Eventing was created with a clear vision: to provide a first-class cross-country training venue where horses and riders of all abilities can develop confidence, skills and enjoyment in a safe and supportive environment.
Set within 50 acres of permanent pasture and woodland in the heart of rural Perthshire, the picturesque Jessie Burn winds through our golden weeping willows and seasonal wildflowers to create a unique and inspiring setting for training.
More than 30 years on, the course has evolved into one of Scotland’s leading cross-country training venues, offering over 200 jumping efforts across a wide variety of heights and technical challenges. Riders have access to an extensive range of features, including two water complexes, banks, steps, ditches, brush fences, corners, arrowheads, bounces, ski jumps, trakehners, coffins and “into space” fences, providing excellent preparation for every stage of an eventing career.
For young or inexperienced horses and riders, every major obstacle includes sympathetic first-time options, making it the ideal environment to build confidence before progressing to more technical questions. A dedicated baby course, featuring logs from under 1ft, offers a safe introduction to cross-country riding, while our enclosed kindergarten playground has been specially designed for children and novice riders. Located beside the lorry park and within easy view of spectators, it features a variety of inviting fences from 50cm, including huts, houses, palisades, hayracks and chairs, creating the perfect setting for learning and developing new skills.
The cross-country course is available to individuals, groups and clubs, with ample parking provided in the adjacent car and lorry park, as well as a temporary stabling block for camps and overnight stays.
Visiting instructors are welcome to coach at Strathearn Eventing, subject to providing proof of appropriate insurance.
To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, all visits must be booked in advance either online or by calling . Riders are asked to complete the safety declaration in the reception hut on arrival, check for any course updates before riding and inspect the course on foot prior to starting. We actively encourage riders to train with a qualified instructor, promoting safe riding practices while remembering that cross-country is all about building confidence, learning new skills and, above all, having fun!
