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Welcome to Drumcarrow

Drumcarrow Craig is the home of Lohoar Sport Horses and is based 3 miles from the University town and golf centre of St Andrews on the east coast of Scotland.

We specialise in the following:

At Lohoar Sport Horses, we understand the importance of patience and a consistent approach with horses to get the best out of them. Angus and Stephen Lohoar have both worked, trained and competed in a number of countries, where between them they have gained invaluable experience.

All horses at Drumcarrow are treated as athletes and kept in a pleasant quiet environment within modern first class facilities giving them the best chance to show their full potential.

It is a strongly held view that all horses must have basic dressage skills, no matter what discipline they are intended for. Repetitive groundwork exercises underline the importance of control and discipline on the flat leading ultimately to greater success and satisfaction when going over jumps.

At Lohoar Sport Horses, we break and train as well as buy and sell and have the experience to compete showjumpers, at all levels.

“Our reputation means everything” is not stated lightly. When the horse trading business was started in 2004 it was decided then, to set and maintain high standards. The many satisfied and repeat customers from around the UK and beyond are testament to this.

‘A lot of time is spent sourcing the quality sound horses that are required by ever more discerning customers. There are no shortcuts taken and we personally select and exercise every horse. This allows us to offer reliable first hand information to enquirers and increases the chance of successfully matching horse and rider.‘ Angus and Stephen Lohoar

Latest News

SNEC Saturday 27th February. Show cancelled because of snow, but Sunday went ahead. Angus, riding Rumalia was 3rd in the 1.05 class with Stephen 5th on Dutch Contender. Andalucia was 6th in the Newcomers, but best of all Libertino finished 4th in the Royal Highland Show 1.30m /Young Masters Class to qualify for this years show.

Howe CC. Friday 19th February. Stephen had a good day, steering Paula Hill's Andalucia to first place in the Discovery and then Rumalia to 2nd in the 1.15m and Nicola Drysdale's Dutch Contender to 4th in the same class. Later they only just managed to get home in a snow storm.

Rowallan 7th February. Cara was superb and won the RHS Star of the Future Qualifier. This adds to her winning a Foxhunter qualification at an earlier show. Libertino had a very commendable 6th in the Grade C/Foxhunter. Angus and the improving Talvados C had a steady 6th place in the Newcomers.

Ingliston Sunday 31st January. Always very competitive at this fantastic venue and in particular in the Royal Highland Show qualifiers. Cara has moved up a level now and is showing consistancy ending double clear and 6th in the Grade C Power and Performance qualifier. Libertino is also being asked more questions and finished 7th in the RHS 1.30m. Earlier, Stephen steered Nicola Drysdale's Dutch Contender to a good double clear in the 1.10m.

SNEC Saturday 23rd January. A good days competition with big entries. Andalucia won the Discovery and is ready to move on to Newcomers. Ambushed as always did his best to finish 3rd in the 1.05 Open. Angus has given Stephen the chance to ride his own Libertino II and with over 40 in the Foxhunter class finished in a really good 3rd place.

Howe CC. Saturday 16th January. After a month of snow it feels like Spring! Stephen got some good placings taking 6th in BN with the improving Veron Wald. Ambushed as usual had fun and raced round for 3rd in the 1.10m. Rumalia was quick in the 1.15m to only finish 5th and Cara did another double clear for 7th in the 1.30m.

Howe CC. Thursday 31st December. Stephen rode Paula Hill's Andalucia to 5th in the Discovery and 6th in the Newcomers. Another promising new ride Lisa Martin's Veron Wald was 6th in the Discovery.

Howe CC. Wednesday 30th December. Exciting new ride for Stephen is Susan McKie's Dieudonne and was rewarded with 5th in the 1.10m and double clear in his first Foxhunter, Talvados was 5th in the Newcomers and 6 year old Cara placed again; a creditable 7th in the 1.30m.

Howe CC. Tuesday 29th December. Terrible weather but Ambushed was 5th in 1.05m Open, Angus's Talvados qualified 5th in the 1.10m Blue Chip Qualifier, Rumalia 4th in the 1.15m Open and Cara 6th in the 1.30 Open. Not a bad day!

Rowallan Sunday 13th December. Cara jumped double clear for 8th in the RHS Grade C qualifier. Only 3 qualify but there are other chances still to come.

Howe Centre Wednesday 9th December. Ist place for Stephen with both Andalucia and Ambushed in the Discovery and 1.05m Open. A good show and very happy owners; Paula Hill and Rachel Wallace..

Ingliston EC Friday 7th December. Premier Show. Cara jumped well in the big classes but failed to get in the placings. It is all part of the learning experience for her.

Addington Buckinghamshire. Friday 27th November. Stephen is at a Premier Show with 6 yr old Cara Mia. She was placed 9th in the B&C British Open Qualifier. Against the best in the country and jumping upto 1.40m fences, 8 qualified with nearly 100 in the class.

Howe CC - Saturday 21st November. Everyone wants to compete at the Royal Highland Show in June every year and qualifying is very competitive. Today was the first Foxhunter qualifier and Stephen and Cara Mia WON it! Fantastic! Ambushed was 3rd in the lightning fast 1.05m

SNEC - Saturday 14th Nov. Another good day with all horses going well. There were 3 placings with Ambushed again delivering, 4th in the 1.05m. Paula Hill's youngster, Adalucia keeps on improving with another double clear and 6th in Discovery and Cara Mia the same in the Foxhunter with far bigger tests to come in the future..

Rowallan - Friday 6th Nov. Ambushed jumps for fun and was 2nd in 1.05m again! Best of the rest was Cara Mia 5th in the Foxhunter.

SNEC - Saturday 31st Oct. Rachel Wallace's nimble Ambushed did the business again in the 1.05 and was just pipped into 2rd place. Stephen also steered Paula Hill's superb Andalucia to two double clears to be placed 5th and 8th in the Novice and Discovery. Rumalia finished 3rd in the very competitive 1.15.

Rowallan - Friday 23rd Oct. Exciting new prospect Talvados C, (by Calvados) who has been hunting for the past 2 seasons touched one pole in the Newcomers. All other horses were clear with the best of the bunch Ambushed 4th in the lightning fast 1.05 class. Vicky Bollan's, Cynara with Stephen on board was 5th in Newcomers and double clear in the Foxhunter.

Howe - Our local show centre 3 day show. Stephen took the opportunity to introduce some new horses. Riding Paula Hill's 4 yr old Andalucia he got 2 double clears in Novice and another with our own Chiquella. In the 1.10 he was 5th and 8th with owners horses, Ambushed and Dutch Contender. Rumalia and Sumas Nevada were 2nd and 5th in the 1.15 speed class and Cara had another double clear in the Foxhunter. Angus had 2 double clears at the same level with the dependable Libertino II.

Rowallan - Saturday. Despite gale force winds Angus and Stephen made it to the show. They were rewarded with a 4th place for Ambushed in the 1.05 final and 3rd for Rumalia in the 1.15.

Ingliston - Sunday. Another very tidy double clear for Cara in the Foxhunter finishing 4th. 15 were in the jump off.

Ingliston - Friday. Stephen was 3rd with Rachel Wallace's Ambushed in the 1.05 Open. Pupil Nicola Drysdale rode well in the same class and was 5th with Dutch Contender from 38 starters.

Rowallan - Friday. Another good day. Stephens successes were 3rd with Ambushed in the 1.05 Open, then 5th with Sumas Nevada in the 1.15 and a steady 4th in the Foxhunter with Cara Mia. It's great to be back jumping on good indoor surfaces.

Howe Centre. Stephen had a good show, finishing 2nd on Rachel Wallace's Ambushed in the 1.05, then 4th in the Newcomers with Jane Smith's Lepanto. On his own Sumas Nevada he had double clears in the 1.10 and 1.20 followed by 5th in the 1.25 with Rumalia.

Blair Atholl. More heavy rain stopped all jumping on Friday and left going very heavy for weekend. Cara again excelled with Stephen and finished 3rd in the 1.30. Rumalia also did her best and finished 6th in the demanding Power and Speed class.

Ingliston. A great show in blustery and showery conditions. Cara Mia continues to improve and was comfortably clear in the 1.30 speed class. Rumalia was 5th in the 1.20 and Stephen finished 8th in the 1.10 with Rachel Wallace's Ambushed.

Angus took Libertino II to 2 days at the Howe Centre Show. He returned with 3rd and 5th in Foxhunter classes.

Dumfries Show. After very heavy overnight rain, ground conditions were not good. The best of the day was a 5th place for Rumalia in the 1.25m.

Arean UK. Stephen and Cara Mia were 14th in Newcomers 2nd round with 190 in the class. In a big and technical Foxhunter 2nd round, 6yr old Cara performed well to have only one down.

Arena UK. 1.20m speed class. Stephen and Rumalia were clear and 7th and Angus clear with Libertino II just out of the placings. 125 in the class!!