Kidd's Stables - home page

Kidd's Stables is a Livery Yard and Stud Farm, located just outside the picturesque village of Gilford in County Down and is managed by husband and wife team, John and Margaret Kidd. John has spent a lifetime working with horses, from breeding to breaking, showing, show jumping and racing he has an extensive knowledge of the equine industry. Margaret graduated from Enniskillen College in 2003 as the top student of her course, having obtained a first class BSc (Hons) in Equine Studies and a Diploma in Industry Studies. Between them, they have developed Kidd's Stables into the diverse and successful yard it is today.

The main attractions at Kidd’s Stables are their two stallions, Beragh Bolero and Cavalier.

Beragh Bolero

Cavalier

Beragh Bolero is a 16.1hh, eight-year-old, skewbald stallion, registered as a Section 1 stallion with the Irish Horse Board. He is ¾ thoroughbred and ¼ dutch warmblood. He has an exceptionally placid temperament, which he passes on to his foals, along with his stunning conformation and athletic ability.

Cavalier is a Champion Miniature Show Horse. He is registered and licensed with the British Miniature Horse Society (BMHS) and has repeatedly won the Stallion class and Championships at Lurgan, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Castlewellan, Clougher Valley and Balmoral Shows.

A Little Horse Trust

Kidd’s Stables is also home to ‘A Little Horse Trust’. To find out more about the Trust and its activities, please click here.