Blackford Glen Western Horsemanship

20/06/2024

It all starts on the ground… 🐎🫶🏼

19/06/2024

We have had the most wonderful clinic with Bernd .7p 🌟

Now that we can stand still and take a moment, we will share with you our reflections of training with him.

Having everyone together again was fantastic! We got to see how everyone has improved and we welcomed some new horses and people too.

We thank you Bernd for your way of working with us and our horses, and the difference this brings to our horsemanship. It was so much fun too, which really makes it such a relaxing experience and brings out the best in us.

We are so grateful to you and we can’t wait for next year already! 🐎☀️💚
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08/06/2024

⭐️Only a few more sleeps until our clinic with Bernd Hackl! We're so looking forward to having him back at Blackford Glen! ⭐️

And it's not too late to sign up for a lesson. We've got a couple of slots left on Thursday, 13th. Please get in touch if you'd like to book in.

⭐️SPECTATORS are very welcome on all four days⭐️ (£20/day)

Thursday, 13th - Sunday, 16th June.

Please get in touch for more info or to book in.

More info on the event page, too: https://www.facebook.com/share/s1GsCnRFwMZ3Kxof/

26/04/2024

We’ve had another great clinic with !

Everyone learned new things, horses and humans alike.

It’s lovely to welcome new people and we are all looking forward to the May clinic already! ⭐️

Thanks again, Clive! ☀️🐴

20/04/2024

We have been working hard at Blackford Glen, building new fences and getting ready for the year ahead!

We very much look forward to welcoming you, to seeing old friends, and meeting new ones! We have lots of exciting events this year and we have spent the last few months getting ready for our growing community.

We are so grateful to everyone who is part of our world.

Special thank you to for the beautiful fences. Through the rain, hail and wind we got those fences up and they look stunning!

We can’t wait for summer now! ☀️

27/03/2024

🤠 Bernd Hackl Podcast 🤠

Only a couple of months until Bernd Hackl is back at Blackford Glen. We're so looking forward to his return!

A couple of weeks ago, we had the chance to facilitate an interview between him and the Curious Equestrian Podcast.

It provides a great insight into how Bernd works and thinks, and into some of his methods.

A great listen! 🤠

YouTube: https://youtu.be/JAf1KAvJQjc

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2qu3aPhRNvgNclV5G0r7nP?si=29865e1417164119

In this episode of the Curious Equestrian podcast, Anna Louise Claydon warmly welcomes the esteemed horseman , known affectionately as Bernie. ...

26/03/2024

Thank you so much Clive Johnson for an amazing first clinic of the year!

We had the most amazing day - learning loads and having fun along the way!

We can't wait for you to come back in April, Clive! 🍀

24/02/2024

As well as our horses living here, we've also got a host of other people calling Blackford Glen their home.

The amazing Grass Roots Remedies Co-op have one of their Medicine Gardens here.

They are an amazing group of people, teaching folk about foraging, the healing properties of plants, and offer lots of very interesting courses to the public.

They operate on a sliding scale, ensuring that everyone can have access to their knowledge, expertise and products.

If you're interested in herbs, herbal medicines and foraging, check them out at:

https://www.facebook.com/Grassrootsremedies
or
https://grassrootsremedies.co.uk

Following our Imbolc celebration at the farm last weekend, we FINALLY got a photo of all 7 of the core Grass Roots Remedies team

From L to R:

🌱Kathryn: medical herbalist at our low cost clinic in Wester Hailes

🌱Rhona: Lauriston farmer, Willow Garden-er and course tutor

🌱Audrey: medical herbalists at our low cost clinic in Wester Hailes

🌱Soraya: Lauriston farmer, Blackford Glen Medicine Garden-er and course tutor

🌱Ally: Lauriston farmer, course tutor and medical herbalist

🌱Catriona: Glasgow and general course tutor and medical herbalist

🌱Jillian: Willow Garden-er, stalls and workshop whizz and dispensary do-er

We've all been working in the community and in herbal medicine for years and we couldn't think of a nicer bunch of folk to be part of the co-operative

01/02/2024

🔥WES Area 11 AGM🔥

REMINDER: The WES Area 11 AGM is this coming Sunday, 4th February, 11:00 - 14:00.

To be held at Kola's Korner.

Please get in touch with Kayreen directly to let her know you're coming.

03/01/2024

🤠Here are our confirmed dates for 2024 🤠

We're delighted to welcome Leslie Desmond to the Glen for the first time, and are looking forward to building on what we've learnt from both Bernd Hackl and Clive Johnson Horsemanship.

We'll be hosting some WES events too. Stay tuned for confirmation of those dates.

4th February (Sun): WES AGM
24th March (Sun): Clive Johnson Clinic
5th - 6th April (Fri + Sat): Youth Camp with WES Area 11
21st April (Sun): Clive Johnson Clinic
28th April (Sun): Liv Lochhead Clinic
14th May (Tue): Leslie Desmond Demo and Private Sessions
26th May (Sun): Clive Johnson Clinic
13th - 16th June (Thu - Sun): Bernd Hackl Clinic
13th - 14th July (Sat + Sun): Clive Johnson Clinic - Spookbuster + Horsemanship
4th August (Sun): Clive Johnson Clinic
7th + 8th September (Sat + Sun): Clive Johnson Clinic - Spookbuster + Horsemanship
5th October (Sat): Clive Johnson Clinic

More dates to be added once confirmed.

We will upload the individual events pages shortly.

Please get in touch if you're interested in any of our clinics and would like to book in or if you'd like more information on anything.

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A WESTERN RIDER TO ATTEND ANY OF OUR EVENTS - EVERYONE IS MOST WELCOME!! 🍀

26/12/2023

Merry Christmas from everyone at Blackford Glen 🎄🌟❄️

We hope you're having a great time with family and friends (and animals!!) 🎅🏽

08/09/2023

Americana evening showcase with .7p .7p from 7p Ranch in Germany. It was wonderful to see them starting a young Haflinger and using Fips as a pony horse. There’s always so much to learn! ⭐️

06/09/2023

Final day of our clinic! ☀️ it was a fabulous weekend with sunshine and learning. From clown education 🤣 to self loading in the box, it’s been brilliant. Thank you Clive for your time! See you in October 🐎💚

03/09/2023

First day of our clinic! The afternoon was packed with interesting things for the horses, including a giant inflatable clown! Everything to engage their curiosity and develop connection. Fun is at the heart of everything we do, to keep things fresh and bring opportunities to learn. We are looking forward to the second clinic day tomorrow! 🤡🐎💚☀️

02/09/2023

First day of our clinic! It was a wonderful sunny day filled with horses, good people and fun! ☀️🐎💚

30/08/2023

We're looking forward to having Clive Johnson Horsemanship back at the Glen this weekend!

£45/session and £10/day to spectate (under 14s free). All welcome 🌼

More info here: https://fb.me/e/4gJGrxccu

Please get in touch if you've got any questions or would like to book in🍀

06/08/2023

The afternoon clinic with Clive Johnson . Focussing on strengthening bonds in the round pen and transitioning to western riding in the arena, it was an all round successful day! We also had a very special spectator 🐶

06/08/2023

The morning of our Clive Johnson clinic. Working on extreme trail, improving confidence and trying out new things 🌳🌈

22/07/2023

Smokey, Chief Commentator, at the show last weekend! 🤠📣

20/07/2023

Fresh from the Calgary Stampede, we're looking forward to having Clive Johnson Horsemanship back at the Glen on Sunday.

One space remaining if you'd like to book in. As always, spectators are very welcome too (£10).

More info here: https://fb.me/e/2gU8KoxCp

Or get in touch if you've got any questions 🍀

16/07/2023

And we're off... WES Area 11 Show here at the Glen. A tad windy, but the hats have stayed on so far.

15/06/2023

The dust has well and truly settled on the arena and our clinic with .7p

Thanks again to everyone who took part or came to spectate!

We're busy working on the dates for next year and will let you know as soon as they're sorted 🥳

11/06/2023

The final day of our Bernd Hackl 2023 Clinic has been tremendous! 🌟

It has been fantastic from start to finish, a true learning journey where all of our riders have gained invaluable knowledge to develop and progress our horsemanship and riding skills.

We are all very much looking forward to the next clinic .7p 💚

If you bring as much sunshine next time we will need to get extra sun lotion! ☀️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🐎

11/06/2023

Always time for a coffee! ☕️ 🐎☀️
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11/06/2023

And the fun continues...

Big Boy, Princess and Lillian in action with .7p

11/06/2023

And we're off again!
Two coffees down already ☕ 7p

10/06/2023

The second day of our clinic with .7p was fantastic 🤩 we learned such a lot and had great fun too! Learning new skills that will shape our futures 🐎💚☀️

10/06/2023

Fun in the sun with .7p

09/06/2023

We’ve had an amazing first day at our clinic with Bernd Hackl! .7p

We were even blessed with some Scottish sunshine! ☀️

05/06/2023

🤠Bernd Hackl Horsemanship Clinic, 9th - 11th June🤠

There's still time to join us!

⭐️One rider space remaining⭐️

Spectators are also very welcome on all days (£20/day, under 14s free).

This clinic is suitable for any level of rider and horse, and you do not need to be a western rider to take part.

Bernd is an excellent, knowledgeable and fun teacher, always looking to help both horse and rider.

Events page: https://fb.me/e/2sp8lT3qe

Get in touch for more info 🍀

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