Team Oakden - Fife, Scotland
Team Oakden is based in a wee Scottish village named Dunbog, the home of James and Sarah Oakden
James is a former 5* event rider, long listed for the World Equestrian Games. He is a BHSI and has trained many students through NVQ and BHS exams. Sarah is a BHSAI, with a successful career in showing and a passion for training competitive equestrians.
They moved to Scotland 20 years ago and combined forces to set up ‘Team Oakden’, where they focus on helping their clients to reach their goals. This started with a focus on event riders and horses, taking them to many international starts, including GB team call ups.
Over the last few years, the business has expanded hugely and they now train combinations throughout the disciplines, from children qualifying WHPs for HOYS, university students who want to continue progressing alongside their studies, business people who have horses for fun, as well as professional competitors. 2023 has been a brilliant year and has seen many of our dressage combinations gaining National tickets and four riders qualifying for Badminton Grassroots Championships 2024.
Alongside this, we take in a number of horses for schooling, breaking and problem solving, and if one thing is for sure, there is never a dull day and, it’s all done in the most beautiful of surroundings.
Services
Livery
We offer Full & Competition Livery.
This includes the use of our fantastic facilities, plus turnout and excellent off-road hacking.
Additional services are available by arrangement.
We can provide access to training, competitions, a supportive community and transport to events etc.
We are located 20 minutes from St Andrews & Dundee Universities and are glad to welcome students the opportunity to keep their horses with us and enjoy the support and opportunities that this provides.
Training
James & Sarah Oakden are the In-house trainers, available to liveries and external clients throughout the week.
We are also proud to welcome fantastic external trainers regularly throughout the year. Renowned International dressage trainer, Ian Woodhead visits for four days every 6-8 weeks, and Dutch Olympian, Andrew Heffernan comes to train at Team Oakden from time to time.
We also take clients for training and schooling trips to Somerford Park throughout the year.
Schooling & Breaking In
We can take your horse in for shorter periods of time for schooling in dressage or jumping.
We are also very experienced in breaking-in and riding away.
Get in touch to find out more/discuss your individual requirements.
Facility Hire
We have a 20 x 40 indoor arena and a fantastic outdoor arena that measures one acre in size.
The outdoor arena features portable cross-country fences, as well as steps, ditches and water.
We vary the set up of the arenas throughout the year, based on demand - ie. we can have a fully boarded 20 x 60 dressage arena set up on the outdoor arena, or a full set of working hunter fences on the indoor arena.
