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Galcantray Clydesdales

Built up from just 1 horse to around 40+! We have a mixture of Home bred and bought in from UK, American and Canada. Check out our page for photos and updates

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

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 🤞🏻

09/03/2022

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! 🤗

02/03/2022

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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

02/03/2022

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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

26/02/2022

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

23/02/2022

Beautiful Clyde ❤️

09/02/2022

The very handsome Bramble, showing how happy he is now with his mum Trena, in Yorkshire

09/02/2022

Something to think about 🤔

05/02/2022

Photos from Anne MacPherson Photography's post

19/01/2022

How lucky are we to live somewhere so beautiful... added bonus, our herd of Clydesdale horses, and Aberdeen Angus cattle 😊

18/01/2022

Boys enjoying their weekend off 😌

16/01/2022

Photos from Anne MacPherson Photography's post

14/01/2022

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.

13/01/2022

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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

23/12/2021

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!

06/12/2021

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.

06/12/2021

04/12/2021

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.

01/12/2021

26/11/2021

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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.

25/11/2021

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. ❤️❤️

20/11/2021

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 🏆

16/11/2021

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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

15/11/2021

Photos from Doura Clydesdales's post

11/11/2021

Photos from Moray Coast Vet Group's post

31/10/2021

Happy Halloween from us all at Galcantray Clydesdales, big and small...

23/10/2021

02/10/2021

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 😍

21/09/2021

17/09/2021

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Galcantray Farm
Cawdor
IV12 5XS

Telephone

+441667493335

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Videos

Big Davie

Star in the making... 🌟

2nd drive of the year for this pair, doing a grand job despite the flies and hot weather!🌞

Sunbathing

Top Marque enjoying the sunshine this afternoon 🤩☀️

Isolation at it's finest

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!❤🐴☀️

Someone is enjoying his first time out in the sunshine!! Look mum look what I can do😁🐴😍

Think Salami has a tickly bit 🙈😂

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!😁🐴

2018 foals, picture quality iffy sorry

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!

the Galcantray convoy is heading home!🐴

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!

Bev and Storm in the private driving class 1st place and Champion

Galcantray Brodie

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Comments

Well done Galcantray Clydesdales!

I've been watching BBC's Clydesdale - Saving the Great Horse. Not sure if you liked this documentary but as one who loves seeing your Clydesdales but knows very little about this beautiful breed; I found it most informative and made me realise the importance of your horses. Take care all. :) x

I had a lovely journey along the local lanes yesterday; and all thanks to you! Firstly I viewed the four donkeys - always a favourite animal of mine - in the field on the bend ascending the hillside from the Farmhouse; then near to the farm, one of your vehicles was slowly guiding some 9 Clydesdales’ through the gate, from one field to another, their large size almost completely obliterating the small vehicle!
So ‘Thanks’ to one and all; I’m just glad to be there at the right time to see these sights.
Lizzie - Admin Sparrow's Rest at Our Stone Farmhouse in the Highlands.

We are delighted to have Galcantray Clydesdales back this year with there display this year in the main ring .

Keep your eyes peeled in the afternoon for these , We are sure you won’t miss them !!

Photo credit to : moyra gray photography

COUNTDOWN - 1 Week Today!
We’d like to say a big thank you to the following people & businesses who are helping us to provide an event for the benefit of the townsfolk as well as our residents:

Galcantray Clydesdales
Neil Jeronim
Nairn museum
Highland Museum of Childhood
Giftpearls
Ashers
Graham’s Dairy
Funny Faces Scotland
Little Theatre
Once in a While
Those who have volunteered to help with setting up & assisting at the event

If you’d like to add your name to this list and give us your support then please contact Sarah, Activities Coordinator on 07427 604472 or at [email protected]

https://www.facebook.com/events/288503748691715/?ti=icl

We still have some sponsor opportunities please drop us a message with your email so we can email over our sponsor pack 😁

We would like to thank the following companies for agreeing to sponsor this show already!

Kessock Equine Vets for Sponsoring the In-Hand Section.

SGLCarbon for sponsoring the Veteran Section.

Galcantray Clydesdales for sponsoring the Clydesdale section.

Derelochy Saddler for Sponsoring the Ridden Horse section.

Scott pirie groundworks & equestrian construction for sponsoring the Working Hunter Horse Section.

Quality Highland Show Jumps for sponsoring the Working Hunter Pony section.

G. A. Construction (highlands) Ltd for sponsoring the Mountain and Moorland In-Hand Section.

Highland Carpets & Flooring for sponsoring the Mountain and Moorland Ridden Section.

ITP Solutions for Sponsoring the Supreme of the Show!

Equi-Heal for sponsoring class 89 the WNSC four star arena event.

Cairn Housing Association Association for sponsoring class 96 the 1m showjumping class.

Kinkell Equestrian for sponsoring the Show Jumping.

Please support us and help us Kick cancers butt!!

**NEW COVER PHOTO**

So because of the volume of pictures we couldn't pick just one! So there is a slideshow of 5!!
A Lovely bunch of lambs in the sunset
Jamie the Cairn Terrier
Galcantray Clydesdales Mare and Foal
The pigs chasing the sheep and lamb
And little Kaito the cavalier

Spring is coming!

Thought you might like this blast from the past. I think it is from Angus Show 2012

Oh Yes; the bushes which always cause interest, be it from cattle, calves or Galcantray Clydesdales

Galcantray Standsure aka Boris having a hoolie today 😍

Around 1952 I was acquainted with a Clydesdale stallion which was in seaonal residence at the Myles Farm , Tranent. The travelling groom was Harry Henderson. The owner of the stallion was a Mr Hugh McGregor from Balinton in Stirlingshire. In the publicity leaflet there was, of course, a photo of the horse but what was so memorable about it was the caption which read
"I hae a brute o' gallant mettle
As ever drew upon a petal".
Such an apt description. Its name was CAWDORDENE.