12/03/2022
Good Luck to the team representing Galcantray down at the National Shire Show! Can't wait to hear how they get on at our first shire outing, hopefully pictures to follow 🤞🏻
Built up from just 1 horse to around 30+! We have a mixture of Home bred and bought in from UK, American and Canada. Check out our page for photos and upd
We like to promote the Clydesdale breed for all it can do, we love working with Clydesdale's and learning about their vast versatility. We show in hand, we drive in the Ladies Cart Classes, as well as Pairs, Unicorn and aiming on larger teams! If you would like anymore information on what we do or would just like a chat or to arrange a visit, we would love to hear from you!
Operating as usual
Good Luck to the team representing Galcantray down at the National Shire Show! Can't wait to hear how they get on at our first shire outing, hopefully pictures to follow 🤞🏻
Come and stay in a luxury pod, and look out over a herd of magnificent Clydesdale horses. Visitors by appointment only
The view from up past our pods!
Bookings available for the Easter holidays, please contact me directly or visit our website for prices and availability, longer stay discounts available too! 🤗
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No your eyes are not deceiving you - the generous support of David & Beverley Walker of Galcantray Clydesdales continues with the generous sponsorship of a second class, the 8 Horse Hitch! Support of this nature helps us to drive down the costs for the competitors.
The Clydesdale Horse Society Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland P&J Live The Press and Journal VisitScotland Majestic Aberdeenshire
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Thank you to David & Beverley Walker of Galcantray Clydesdales for the sponsorship of the 6 Horse Hitch Class at the World Clydesdale Show. They support of this show is helping to keep the costs down for those showing with teams of horses!
The Clydesdale Horse Society P&J Live Clydesdale Breeders UK
falcon hawk event saddle at Saddles Direct
falcon hawk event GP saddle is one of the best known general purpose event saddles in the world. Very good saddle for all disciplines and is the perfect saddle when just one saddle is wanted. 18" MW Black used second hand GP saddle available for trial now
Beautiful Clyde ❤️
The very handsome Bramble, showing how happy he is now with his mum Trena, in Yorkshire
Something to think about 🤔
Photos from Anne MacPherson Photography's post
How lucky are we to live somewhere so beautiful... added bonus, our herd of Clydesdale horses, and Aberdeen Angus cattle 😊
Boys enjoying their weekend off 😌
Photos from Anne MacPherson Photography's post
In 1974 Sanders Watney wrote a list of Do's and Don'ts to Avoid Driving Accidents for The Carriage Journal. It is still valid today! Here is his Do list:
- Maintain concentration at all times while driving
- Watch your horse's ears, they will tell you what he is thinking.
- Try to distract your horse's attention with your voice BEFORE he has time to take fright.
- If you are driving a "green" or nervous horse, have an active passenger with you who is prepared to jump out and give assistance from the ground if required.
- Make sure your vehicle and harness is sound and in good working order - paying attention to the reins, hame straps and traces.
- Carry the whip at all times as, in order to avert an accident, it may be needed very quickly.
- Adhere to the correct procedure for putting to and taking out on the showground, and ALWAYS take the horse out of the vehicle before removing the bridle.
- If you wish to pass someone, do so with care, not too close and at a reasonable pace. If the other horse appears frightened or "hots up" draw back.
- If anyone has an accident, pull up at once.
- Give clear signals to those behind when turning or stopping.
Image: Bookplate designed by Elizabeth Ashbridge. Available in the CAA Bookstore.
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No dog can be trusted around livestock. Your dog can harm or even kill farm animals and may be put down if out of control on farmland. The owner may also be charged with a criminal offence resulting in a substantial fine.
The stress of being chased is enough to cause animals to die or for pregnant animals to miscarry. Incidents also have a significant emotional and financial impact on farmers.
As we come into the lambing season, we are working with NFU Scotland to remind dog owners to act responsibly when walking on, or near, farmland.
Read more ➡️ http://ow.ly/jx0t50HrZ9b
Galcantray Clydesdales would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New year! We can't wait to catch up with friends old and new in 2022!
Loving Clydesdale Brings Joy to Seniors in Nursing Home
See the reactions of seniors as a gentle Clydesdale horse visits their old people home. This beautiful horse brings so much joy.
It’s about time!!
New Highway code as of January this is the rule in detail
Rule 215. Indepth wording
Rule 215
Horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles. Be particularly careful of horse
riders and horse-drawn vehicles especially when approaching, overtaking,
passing or moving away. Always pass wide and slowly. When you see a horse
on a road, you should slow down to a maximum of 10 mph. Be patient, do not
sound your horn or rev your engine. When safe to do so, pass wide and slow,
allowing at least 2 metres of space.
Feral or semi feral ponies found in areas such as the New Forest, Exmoor and
Dartmoor require the same consideration as ridden horses when approaching
or passing.
Horse riders are often children, so take extra care and remember riders may
ride in double file when escorting a young or inexperienced horse or rider. Look
out for horse riders’ and horse drivers’ signals and heed a request to slow
down or stop. Take great care and treat all horses as a potential hazard; they
can be unpredictable despite the efforts of their rider/driver. Remember there
are three brains at work when you pass a horse; the rider’s, the driver’s and
the horse’s. Do not forget horses are flight animals and can move incredibly
quickly if startled.
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We have just had a call from the Stirling Court Hotel with regards to tomorrows dinner - don't worry its all going ahead, however they have altered their policy and we now need finish at midnight. If you are staying in the hotel this won't affect you but if you have a taxi booked you may want to change your pick up time.
See you all there.
I apologise for re sharing this, but it just works...
❤️❤️❤️❤️
I DID NOT KNOW... by Alissa Kelly
I did not know a horse could bring people into your life that end up meaning the most to you.
I did not know a horse could make the hardest days of your life bearable.
I did not know a horse could teach you to put others first.
I did not know a horse could remind you time and time again that your gut is always right.
I did not know a horse could break your heart.
I did not know a horse could pick you up when you have fallen apart.
I did not know a horse could teach you to dream again, after you thought it was not possible.
I did not know a horse could make you believe in yourself.
I did not know a horse could teach responsibility, work ethic, and dedication.
I did not know a horse could make you believe in something when no one else does.
I did not know a horse could make you learn to forgive and forget.
I did not know a horse could humble you faster than you can say humble.
I did not know a horse could make you a winner.
I did not know a horse could also teach you how to lose gracefully.
I did not know a horse could instill patience in you.
I did not know a horse could make you listen better.
I did not know a horse could give you their heart.
I did not know a horse could change your life.
I did not know a horse could do all these things...
but now I know. ❤️❤️
Galcantray Clydesdales would like to congratulate Jim & Charlotte Young, of Doura, for winning the champion of champions at The Clydesdale Horse Society, Winter Fair. Well deserved winners 🏆
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The World Clydesdale Show Shoeing & Shoemaking Championship schedule is up! The amazing 4 day event will be running alongside the World Clydesdale Show in October 2022 at P&J Live in Aberdeen. Held entirely indoors this will be a tremendous show of the skill and endurance it takes to keep the horses feet healthy!
British Farriers and Blacksmiths Association
Photos from Doura Clydesdales's post
Photos from Moray Coast Vet Group's post
Happy Halloween from us all at Galcantray Clydesdales, big and small...
Team Galcantray Clydesdales, were at Teen Ranch Show today. We took our newly weaned foal, who was an absolute legend. Took it all in his stride 💙 he was 2nd in his class to the male champion. Then the dude that is Clyde, was 2nd in a strong gelding class!! He then went out with a very capable young handler Blythe Duncan, and they came out with a red rosette 🥇🏆she won the Blythe trophy, that was presented to the show by, Granny and Grandad, Benny and Isobel Duncan, when Blythe was born. The first time she has ever won it!! Well done Blythe 🎉. Congratulations to the Black family on winning the overall champion, and to Ron, Helen and team for reserve overall, with John and Margo Mcintyres filly. Last but not least team Galcantray ably headed up by Adam Balfour, and his glamorous assistant Kirsty Squires! Thank you for all the hard work team Galcantray... dream work makes the team work 😍
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A glorious day here at Galcantray Clydesdales and thankfully no one is here, this is isolation at it's finest👌🏻☀️
Storm out enjoying the sunshine today with Nicole at the reins! Her first time having a go at the driving and what better horse and weather to start with!❤🐴☀️
Just a wee update of our boy Freddie coming on leaps and bounds! So delighted with how he's coming on😁 Remember he's for sale so please share and tag your friends!👍🏻
Freddie looking great under saddle! We are thrilled with how well is doing in such a short space of time!😁🐴
Morning All! Heading down to Equifest this year? Be sure to come and visit the Nibble Nets stand and check out our wide variety of indestructible nets, hand made lead ropes and other goodies. See you soon😃🐴
set up and ready for business!! come in and say hello 😃🐴 the only UK supplier of the US Nibble Nets!
Well that's the highland show finally over for another year and team Galcantray have had a very exciting and successful show week; On Thursday team Galcantray won a 1st in the foal class, 3rd in the mare class and 5th in the 3yo class! Throughout the rest of the showing week Dave took a 3rd in the Unicorn class, 5th in the teams of 4, finishing with a very successful drive in a big and strong pair's class. Beverley and storm unfortunately didn't make a place in the top 6 in a class of 22 however, they had an excellent drive and we are all very proud of the team (horses and people) Thank you all for your continued support as it is much appreciated, also catching up with friends old and new, but now to get the horses, hounds and humans home for a rest before heading out on our next adventure!
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