Blackstone Clydesdales - Cumnock

Ellie

Gifted a 2hr Boswell Estate ride for my 60th, absolutely amazing experience. Ellie my guide was lovely she rode beautiful Poppy I rode Staffa. I would recommend Blackstone Clydesdales to anyone. Riding these beautiful big gentle giants through beautiful countryside was absolutely awesome

Karen W.

Highly recommend ! A GREAT experience. Very special riding out on these beautiful horses. I was on Spencer, gorgeous boy! I have ridden horses all my life but never a Clydesdale . The leader was lovely and I am going to book up again soon.

Deborah B.

I had a wonderful 3 day “Love my Clydesdale” experience at Blackstone Clydesdales over Easter weekend - I got to ride on the farm, at the park, at the beach and at Rozelle estate. I also learned to drive single and double Clydesdales. I had been bucked off a horse 2 days before arriving so was bruised and nervous, but the team took such good care of me I cannot wait to go back!

The folks at the farm couldn’t have been better - so friendly and welcoming, flexible and adaptable with plans and good fun to be around. John, Magi, Hanna and Bailey really went above and beyond to make sure I got the most of my 3 days! My enjoyment and safety were high in the priority list, and when I was sore on the third day, the team couldn’t have done more to change plans from riding to driving and I couldn’t be more grateful for their care and professionalism!

I’ve been riding for a while but it’s always been a dream to spend time with BIG horses like these Clydesdales. Their welfare and wellbeing is clearly the first priority - the farm has kept horses that are retired, older or injured and cares for them carefully to keep them happy and healthy. The social stabling allows interaction even during cold winters indoors. Each horse has their own character and they’re happy enough to let it shine! I tried so hard to learn the names of all ~34 horses on site, babies and teenagers, pregnant mares, working and retired horses, but definitely wouldn’t pass an exam.

Clydesdales are wonderful horses - big and powerful, yes, but so gentle. They’re just enormous cuddly dogs. I rode Dutchess and Lucky, drove Alfie (solo) plus Spencer and Arthur (double). I had opportunities to turn horses out, to brush and groom and pamper several (big Clyde dozing off as I brushed his tail was pretty special) and feed them - they told me I was their new bestie. Just a little bit of hard-work and heaven.

Also on the farm - several peacocks, chickens, geese and ducks (I’m glad there’s no video of me “helping” herd ducks), 4 of the cutest pigs I’ve ever met, Highland Coos… I’m sure I’ve forgotten something 🤣

I stayed in the available farmhouse accommodation and it was GORGEOUS. I had my own large comfortable bedroom, an adjacent bathroom to myself with an enormous walk in shower and freestanding tub PLUS a conservatory/ lounge stocked with snacks and drinks. Was wonderful to stay on the farm - I only had to leave for meals! Da vinci’s cafe and 1906 restaurant would both be spots to check out!

Cannot recommend Blackstone Clydesdales enough, cannot wait to go back!

PHILIP B.

My wife, daughter and I visited Blackstone Clydesdales a year ago, April 2024 and since that day I have been wanting to write a review, which I rarely do. It is 50 weeks since we went and it is still fresh on our minds. My wife and daughter rode these majestic monsters, while I, with limited experience (no skills) got to do cuddle time - i had to do something... BEST EXPERIENCE EVER!!!! It was a virtual fantasy to be able to pet these friendly animals and little ones too who just finished weening. they all came up to me (and daughter when she was done riding) and we got to feed them carrots which they were of course happy to have. The owners were fantastic people and made the experience out of this world with the rapport, guidance and fun banter as this American struggled a couple times to make it past his brogue :D. I'm sure my Boston accent didn't help. i would absolutely do this again without skipping a beat, and my wife and daughter feel the same. When my daughter, who just turned 11, heard me tell my wife i was writing a review on Blackstone, lit up wanting to see if the horse she rode was still there. Great memories were made that day for all!! Highly recommended!!! My wife in the picture is 5'8" for a reference of these awesome animals size.

Hannah K. W.

Had a fab time on the beach ride. Glad to see horses that are fit and responsive, not your typical dead-to-the-leg plod along types I've seen elsewhere.

Our group were able to happily switch up who was in front at different points of the ride, and did get to choose which horse we'd like at the start of we had a particular preference. I'd definitely come back, and also to try the other rides if I got the chance.

Kaya J.

I booked to do the private Boswell estate ride on my Holiday to Scotland. Had a fantastic ride through the beautiful estate. My guide Holly was lovely, professional and accomdating. Will definitely book again when I'm next in Scotland 😊

Pauline K.

Brilliant cuddle time experience with the Clydesdales. I'm usually cautious but Alfie was calm and didn't put a foot wrong and I felt confident enough to have a short ride. I was well looked after by Guide Holly would definitely recommend.

Pamela C.

All the staff here are absolutely amazing. They love the animals, love their environment and are passionate about making sure their guests enjoy their visit.
I did the driving. Bailey was great (and patient) in showing me how to harness up Alfie while she did Arthur. She then guided me on how to drive as this was my first time (I normally ride). Soon she was passing the reins to me and letting me get on with it, but always attentive and always ready to step in if needed.
We had a great chat as we enjoyed the countryside around the farm.

If you are thinking about doing this, I thoroughly recommend it.

Added bonus - I got to see a little foal, less than a week old after we had put Alfie and Arthur back in their respective stables.