Mr & Mrs Comrie originally worked with pigs at Houston. However as a result of the UK joining the common market with the good possibility of pig prices falling, as a result they decided to diversify. Having show jumped for over 20 years they decided to start a Riding School and become full time teachers. 3 ponies were bought at Kelso horse sales on 14th October 1972 and Houston Farm Riding School opened on 15th October 1972, having gained permission for change of use and a license to run the school from the council. On 15th October we had the son and daughter of the local Grocer and 3 other girls from Uphall. By the end of the first week we had over 20 pupils and by mid December we bought 3 more ponies. We have extended and expanded from there and now have 54 equines (ponies & horses). We now teach every day of the week with a lighter work day on Thursdays. Houston is approved by the ABRS. We regularly teach clients from the Lothians, the Borders, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Lanarkshire. Over the years we have also taught many clients from various countries around the world including America, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Germany, France. Scottish & British Champions are amongst the pupils we have taught over the years.