WESTERN RIDING

Gilwaun Ranch is located 4 miles from Alford, east of the Cairngorms National park. We have some of the best riding country Scotland.

Western riding is becoming one of the fastest growing sports in the UK. There are several different disciplines within the style.

In the UK there are western shows and classes for Quarter horses, Appaloosas and other western trained horses. We can introduce you to western disciplines such as Pleasure, Trail and Reining.

Our Western training techniques can be used to train, resolve schooling and behavioural issues. (No matter what your chosen discipline all be it English or Western) We teach so you and your horse will gain some new tools to communicate.

WE OFFER YOU A NEW TWO DAY TRAIL RIDE IN THE SCENIC HILLS, EAST OF THE CAIRNGORMS

YOU WILL BE PART OF AN EXCLUSIVE BAND OF TRAIL RIDERS ENJOYING AN AUTHENTIC TRUE TO COWBOY LIFESTYLE

RIGHT DOWN TO THE COFFEE POT!

 WE ALSO OFFER TRAINING DAYS WHICH COVER HANDLING YOUNGSTOCK RIGHT THROUGH TO DEALING WITH BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES IN OLDER HORSES

 WE CAN ACCEPT RIDERS WISHING TO BRING THEIR OWN HORSES FOR TRAIL OR TRAINING WEEKENDS

We regret at this moment in time we have to implement a maximum weight limit of 14 stone for the trail ride and lessons 

May it be noted that riders for the trail need to be able to ride all three paces (walk trot and canter)