Scotland’s award winning thoroughbred and sporthorse breeding operations

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Current Competition Horses

  • Annandale

    Stunning 2018 Colt with World Class Breeding, by Australia out of a Saddlers Wells mare. In training with Mark Johnston Racing he has won 2 races as a 2yr old as well as an early 2021 win as a 3year old. This colt is a very exciting prospect that takes our breath away.

  • Aria

    *SOLD* Very sharp 2018 Filly by Holy Roman Emperor out of a Mastercraftsmen mare In training with Keith Dalgleish in Scotland This lovely filly is a real fighter and placed in both outings so far. Winner at 3yrs old

  • Frau Antje

    Majestic in stature and incredibly talented. 2009 mare by Diamant de Semilly. She has competed successfully upto 1.60m and qualified for the World Equestrian Games 2018 Competed with our resident jockey to World Ranking Class level and chosen to compete for Great Britain in Junior Youth Teams in Weirden 2021. We are hoping to have embryos available 2022.

  • Eagele Z

    This 2011 gelding by Elderado Van de Zoek is full of attitude...... probably the most gifted technique I've seen in a showjumper for some time. A late starter, he's now competing to 1* 1.40m and ready to take his next jockey to the highest level of competition. He just doesn't want to touch a pole and you can dare him to a jump off fence at a gallop and he won't let you down. One very hard to find

  • Karma

    Beautiful 2015 mare. Ready for training shows , takes everything in her stride, really easy to do, nothing fazes her. Bred to jump and she does it effortlessly with massive scope and an exceptional jumping technique. Reasonably priced and would make a great partner for either an amateur or professional rider.

  • Kendal

    Stunning 2015 mare. Very striking, flashy movement, forward going and brave. Bred to jump and she hasn’t disappointed. This young horse oozes class and quality. Jumping a few fences under saddle, looking to be promising. Professionally broken and produced slowly with the future in mind.

  • Confident of Victory

    2004 Coronet Obolensky Gelding needs no introduction. He has competed at the highest level in every corner of the globe including 2nd in the Aachen Grand Prix.

  • Euchan Falls

    *SOLD* 4yr old gelding by Poets Voice out of Miss Anneliese (Mastercraftsman) . Unless sold prior, this scopey athletic thoroughbred will be in training late 2021 and has all the makings of a nice racehorse. His half sister is a winner at 3 years old.

Welcome to Bellslea Stud Farm

Bellslea Stud Farm, based in Ayr, Scotland, is an award winning thoroughbred and sport horse breeding operation.

 

William & Agnes Johnstone and their daughter Nanette Aitken have bred quality horses for over 30 years. More recently their grand daughter Anneliese has joined the team.

Situated in the heart of Burns Country on over 40 prime acres of Scotlands finest land, Bellslea Stud Farm provides the perfect environment for breeding and raising thoroughbreds and sporthorses.

Careful management ensures that the land continues to offer the necessary nutrients for optimal growth and health of our youngstock. Highly professional and experienced staff combined with excellent facilities provide the best of everything required for raising youngsters. From breeding, to foaling, to the weaning process, our emphasis at Bellslea Stud Farm is on personalised care and attention for our horses

  • Purpose-built foaling units encompassing 24hr supervision
  • Access to 24hr veterinary care
  • Quarantine and isolation facilities
  • Only an hour from Clyde Equine Hospital, one of Scotlands leading equine hospitals

Bellslea Stud Farm has bred many winners of showjumping competitions and thoroughbred races over the past 3 decades.

Home to multiple winning International Sporthorses who have competed to a high level in showjumping both in the UK and abroad. Our resident jockey Anneliese Aitken has been a member of  the British Youth Teams in Children on horses, ponies and Juniors in Belgium, The Netherlands, Austria and France. Several Bellslea Stud Farm horses have represented Great Britain throughout Europe.

Our thoroughbred winners have been trained by local Scottish trainers, Jim Goldie and Keith Dalgleish, as well as world famous Mark Johnstone Racing, Yorkshire. The success of winning many National Racing competitions including Group and Listed races is a combination of these great trainers and from breeding carefully selected mares with some of the worlds finest stallions.

Our horses receive the highest standard of care in every stage of their lives, whether they are the top-performing sporthorses, racehorses, parenting the next generation at stud or retirees pursuing second careers.

Join the team at Bellslea!

We are now recruiting for seasonal stud hand positions at our base on the outskirts of Ayr.

The role involves the daily care of top-quality thoroughbreds and sporthorses, including broodmares, foals, young colts and fillies and competition horses.

The post also includes lunging, clipping and show preparation, having the horses turned out to a very high standard. An hgv licence is a benefit but not essential.

To apply, please forward your CV and cover letter to:

Nanette Aitken | naitken@bellslea.co.uk
Anneliese Aitken | aaitken@bellslea.co.uk

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Current Competition Horses