Jayne McGarvie - British Para Carriage Driver & Coach.

14/07/2026

🐴 Discover the Joy of Carriage Driving & Horsemanship! 🌾

📍 Inverurie Area, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

👩🏼‍🏫A New adventure 👩🏼‍🎓
With International Para Competitor & Certified Freelance Coach , Mrs Jayne McGarvie RVN.

🎠Ever wanted to take the reins? Whether you are looking to "get behind those ears" with a boost of confidence, master stable management, or simply unwind with a friendly pony, there is a perfect experience waiting for you located at Strathorn Farm Stables with Jayne McG.

Find your own pace and path in a supportive, expert-led environment.

🗓️ Choose Your Experience: -

🛞 Carriage Driving Lessons;
All driving sessions include indoor arena & carriage hire.

* Private 1-Hour Session | Perfect for 1-on-1 focused learning.

* Shared Group Session (For Two) | 1 Hour. Share the fun and learn together!

Both options include: Session discussion, hands-on harnessing up, your driving session, and aftercare.

🛞 Carriage Driving 1-Hour Scenic Drive Out (Weather permitting);

* Take in the breathtaking, rolling views of Bennachie over the fields, down by the river, and up the hills around Strathorn Farm.

🧽 Stable Management & Care Sessions (45 Mins);

* A hands-on program for anyone looking to dive deeper into horse care, horsemanship, and yard life. Fun, educational, and self-paced!

🤝 Build confidence & responsibility
🌾 Grooming, clipping skills, & horse care
🫧 Tack knowledge & cleaning
🧹 Mucking out & field management
🪣 Nutrition & ⛑️ Basic Horse First Aid

☕ Quality Time with a Pony (30 Mins);
* For those days you just need some quiet comfort. Enjoy petting, cuddling, and connecting with a pony, complete with a warm drink, a biscuit, and a friendly chat. 🍪

🏆 Meet Your Coach: Jayne McGarvie;

* 2x International Para World Championship Competitor (Netherlands & Germany - Team Bronze Medalist.

*National Para Carriage Driving Champion 2024.

* Horse Scotland Para Performer of the Year 2024.

* Birt Spooner Cup Recipient (Presented by HRH Princess Anne) 2025.

🧾 Qualifications & Safety⛑️:
*1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Equestrian Coaching (Carriage Driving).

*UKCC Level 1 Equestrian Coaching Certificate.

*BHS Stage 1 Completed.

*British Driving Society Units 1, 2, & 3.

*Fully Up-to-Date: 2-Day BHS First Aid, Safeguarding (2026), and PVG Approved (Children & Protected Adults).

✉️ Book Your Slot Today!
Spaces and dates are limited. Whether you are brand new to horses or looking to sharpen your skills, I can't wait to meet you!

📧 To sign up or ask questions, email:
[email protected]

📥Please do not send messages or comment on Facebook to avoid messages being missed. ❌

Jayne McGarvie - British Carriage Driver & Coach.
Jayne McGarvie - British Para Carriage Driver & Coach.
British Carriagedriving Chit-Chat
Scottish Carriage Driving Association
GB POD Training Group
RDA Carriage Driving
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
British Para Driving Squad
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BHS Scotland

01/05/2026

GB POD Training Group Summer Camp on Tue 16 th /Wed 17th June (you can arrive the evening before) at the fabulous Lincomb Equestrian Centre, Stourport on Severn, Worcester👌. Absolutely AMAZING facilities for equine and rider/driver ( including a super club house for great social evenings 😁) Please look on membership mojo for prices or contact for more info you can also contact Giselle Lockett for details.
Please share as it this is also open to "NON POD members".

15/04/2026

15/04/2026

🌻Spring sunshine, fresh grass… and the pollen is back.

If your horse has started head tossing, snorting or rubbing their nose, pollen might be playing a part, but the tricky bit is working out why! Is it just a simple pollen irritation, or something more complex like headshaking?

Here are the two big ones to keep in mind:

• SPARAO – basically a pollen allergy, a bit like hay fever in people, and mainly affects the respiratory system.

• TMHS (trigeminal mediated headshaking) – a nerve related condition that can be triggered by pollen and causes those sudden, sharp, painful head flicks.

Understanding the difference really helps you figure out what’s going on and what support they might need.

Both can be triggered by pollen so it can be tricky to know which your horse has. Learn more about the key signs and if in doubt, discuss it with your vet who will be able to make a diagnosis.