Moving to Lanarkshire and need a horse phonebook!

[ECH1993]

Hello!
I was wondering if I could get a bit of advice on a few things. I'm moving house to a little village outside Lanarkshire/15 mins from Edinburgh called Braehead and I'm having to start from scratch with the horses. The area is completely alien to me and I don't know a soul horsey wise - we're moving from Perth.

We will have only a field and no stables or shelter when we first move in. I'm looking for possible livery yards in the area - not particularly fussy about indoor schools or fantastic facilities as it will be temporary. What I probably would be particular on is that my two horses are turned out together on their own (they're lovebirds).

And if anyone knows any hay/straw suppliers in the area and the nearest feed store I would do a dance of joy!

Also farriers/rug repairs/equine vets/anyone anywhere!

Sorry for the offload but I'd love some help

Ellis

 

[Little Nell]

Hi ECH. I used to live 5 mins from Braehead in a tiny wee place called Wilsontown. Theres a fairly large horse community, excellent hacking at the ironworks in wilsontown. As for livery, there are lots of people locally who have land and a couple of horses so I would recommend you get out and speak to your neighbours and see if anyone has spaces. There is a larger stud yard at the manse in Wilsontown which may be a good starting place. Vet wise, Clyde Valley vets are superb and have a seperate equine division, they are second to none. Farriers, Tommy Telfer lives in Braehead I think, he may seem a bit grumpy but is actually great and never had a problem with horses feet while he was shoeing/trimming Sandy Beveridge is a great farrier if your horse has feet issues and often works with the vet, he only takes on vet recommendations now though. Straw and hay, I have a great contact in Carluke if you can't find anywhere closer, feed suppliers I use WCF in Lanark or a lady who delivers from Shotts. Braehead is a lovely wee place, when do you move??

 

[ECH1993]

Wow that's excellent info! Thanks so much. We move in on the 11th of November so i've got a spot of time to get things up and running. I seen hay and straw being baled up on the way there at the weekend so I need to do a spot of digging. Thanks again, really appreciate the help! Ellis.

 

[FlyingCoo]

OP I am just round the corner at Wilsontown and can give you lots of details re farrier,rug repairs feed, hay & straw etc etc I would have space for one horse but not two if you are stuck and only an outdoor but there is a local indoor you can hire not far away.
Best thing about Braehead is the Pub does a great steak dinner!
PM if you want.

 

[debserofe]

Welcome to the neighbourhood

I'm with Little Nell - Clyde are amazing vets and Tommy Telfor is a great farrier (all bark but no bite!). Central Saddlery deliver feed and hay/haylage in the area on a Tuesday (order and pay online up to a day before).

Hope the move goes OK.

 

[ECH1993]

Thank you, Wilsontown seems to be the place to be! I've only managed to catch a G and T in the pub so far but will definitely keep the steak tea in mind. That's very kind of you. Our move is in November so I may well drop you a wee message if we get stuck. Thoroughly appreciate the help! Ellis

 

[ECH1993]

Thank you very much! That hay/straw solution sounds ideal, I love a bit of online shopping! And I will get in touch with Tommy and Clyde they've come highly recommended. Fab! Much appreciated, Ellis

 

[Little Nell]

Big up the Wilsontown Massive!! Where abouts are you Flying Coo? Given that there is only about 12 people live in Wilsontown i'm guessing they are all on this forum.