Bandirran Stud & Livery

20/09/2025

Driving heavy horses isn’t something you learn from a book. It’s a craft handed down through calloused hands, quiet mornings, and years of learning.
This kind of knowledge is earned — through years in the field, ring and yard.
Every time we harness up, we’re not just working horses — we’re carrying forward a legacy built on trust, patience, and pride.
These horses don’t just pull weight — they pull history.
And it’s our job to keep that history alive.

Here’s Tom, back behind the reins for the first time in a while, patiently teaching Hollie how to drive a team. With years of experience and stories in every move, decades of knowledge will carry on.

Our mission is to empower the next generation to carry this tradition forward, preserving the legacy for years to come.

20/09/2025

We will be working our way through applications this weekend. If you wish to apply for the position please send through your C.V by the end of the weekend.

Full-Time Groom Position – Join a Leading Heavy Horse Yard
We are seeking a passionate and reliable full-time Groom to join our busy yard and assist with the day-to-day running of one of the top heavy horse producers in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a renowned team, with multiple World Clydesdale Show champions (2022) and previous HOYS champions in the ridden heavy horse and 2 wheeled cart as well as national-level champions in-hand, driving, and ridden with horses we have produced.
About Us:
• Specialising in the breeding and care of heavy horses, we stand top stallions at stud and manage a large number of mares for breeding and foaling.
• We also break horses to ride and drive, offering full training in all aspects of heavy horse care.
• Located in the stunning Perthshire countryside, our yard provides an excellent setting for anyone passionate about working with horses.
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily care, feeding, mucking out, and general welfare of the horses.
• Assisting with breeding and foaling duties.
• Helping with the handling, breaking, and training of horses for riding and driving.
About You:
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and a good timekeeper.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience with heavy horses is preferred, but not essential—training will be provided.
Additional Information:
• The position can be live-in or live-out, offering flexibility for the right candidate.
• This role may suit someone from overseas looking to gain hands-on experience in Scotland.
If you're excited about the opportunity to work with some of the finest heavy horses in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please contact us:
• Call: Ron – 07881 508508
• Message this page.

20/09/2025

Cate Brewster – The Queen of Harness
Cate Brewster has been the heart and soul behind the harness cleaning at Bandirran since 1982. What began as a personal task—keeping the harness in top shape for herself and her husband Tom Brewster—has grown into a full-scale operation. These days, Cate single-handedly turns around up to 15 sets of harness between shows throughout the season.
A true one-woman band, Cate’s attention to detail is nothing short of remarkable.
“I love cleaning the harness—I find it therapeutic,” Cate says. “Having travelled the world with curling and led a busy, hectic lifestyle, this is calming. Strangely.”

Over the decades, Cate’s quiet commitment has become essential to the smooth running of each show. Her work may happen behind the scenes, but its impact is front and centre — a testament to the pride, care, and tradition she brings to every piece of harness she touches.

20/09/2025

The girls working on their fitness. Did you know the teams you see Ronald Brewster driving are predominantly made up of mares? Let's hear it for the girls!

19/09/2025

Is there any better way to spend a Friday morning?

15/09/2025

Exciting Changes at Bandirran Stud!
As we look to the future, Bandirran Stud is embracing new beginnings, all while staying true to our unwavering ethos and passion for promoting and producing the heavy horse. As the current show season winds down, we’re already gearing up for the next one!
We’re excited to offer a rare opportunity for show production livery, and our breaking books will be opening in mid-October. Whether you're looking to prepare a horse for the show ring or need an experienced start to your young horses we are here to help.
If you're interested in any of these services, please get in touch for more information.
We look forward to partnering with you on your equestrian journey.

15/09/2025

Full-Time Groom Position – Join a Leading Heavy Horse Yard
We are seeking a passionate and reliable full-time Groom to join our busy yard and assist with the day-to-day running of one of the top heavy horse producers in the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a renowned team, with multiple World Clydesdale Show champions (2022) and previous HOYS champions in the ridden heavy horse and 2 wheeled cart as well as national-level champions in-hand, driving, and ridden with horses we have produced.
About Us:
• Specialising in the breeding and care of heavy horses, we stand top stallions at stud and manage a large number of mares for breeding and foaling.
• We also break horses to ride and drive, offering full training in all aspects of heavy horse care.
• Located in the stunning Perthshire countryside, our yard provides an excellent setting for anyone passionate about working with horses.
Key Responsibilities:
• Daily care, feeding, mucking out, and general welfare of the horses.
• Assisting with breeding and foaling duties.
• Helping with the handling, breaking, and training of horses for riding and driving.
About You:
• Enthusiastic, reliable, and a good timekeeper.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Previous experience with heavy horses is preferred, but not essential—training will be provided.
Additional Information:
• The position can be live-in or live-out, offering flexibility for the right candidate.
• This role may suit someone from overseas looking to gain hands-on experience in Scotland.
If you're excited about the opportunity to work with some of the finest heavy horses in the UK, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, please contact us:
• Call: Ron – 07881 508508
• Message this page.