Stable Yard

First Class Stabling Facilities

We have 24 stables (external and internal) within our Kelso yard. All the up to date stables have rubber flooring and rubber sides. The rubber has recently been added to every stable to ensure comfort and safety for your horse/pony whilst in transit and our care. We feel the rubber flooring and sides reduces the risk of infection due to the constant cleanliness. All stables are fitted with automatic water drinking bowls, but additional water buckets are used to monitor horses/ponies water intake. We also have 4 small turnout paddocks and 1 claydon playpen. Our paddocks are post and rail with electric fencing to enable horses/ponies to stretch their legs whilst in transit if need be. We have a specially designed loading ramp to ensure the safety of your horse/pony whilst being loaded and unloaded.

Due to the restrictions on drivers hours and the welfare of horse/pony we have numerous stabling facilities all over the county to allow us to keep within the law and this also reduces the stress of ravelling a long distance. We have made this a company policy for a stress free journey.

All stabling points whether it be a stud, equestrian centre or other approved lairage yards are carefully chosen by the family for their cleanliness, safety and security and only the very best are used. No matter where our vehicles are in the country, they are always within reasonable reach of one of these stabling yards.

Sometimes they have the honour of transporting famous horses. One of these being the racehorse "Attraction", record breaking thoroubred filly owned by the Duke of Roxburgh. They also have the pleasure of transporting Queen Elizabeth II's own Highland ponies throughout the country. They have, however, moved every shape and size of horse and pony from the 24" Falabella to the 18.2 hand Clydesdale, right down to ILPH "Sparky", the rescue Shetland, who now lives with them. Even the occassional dog or puppy, which is an extra service that the Gillies provide. So you never know who or what your horse may be next to if the Gillies move your horse. Ask the driver - I'm sure they will have a few stories to tell.

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