Clydesdale Horses

Clydesdale horses originated in the Lanarkshire area of Scotland and were bred for their power and stamina.

Before the development of the internal combustion engine, heavy horses were a source of power and there would have been thousands of horses stabled in the City. They were used to pull carts and drays; to transport goods and people; deliver milk; uplift rubbish and they were essential in the parks, carrying out all the tasks we associate with the work of tractors today.

Working horses have long since disappeared from our streets and today Clydesdales are a Rare Breed.

Glasgow City Council however has turned back the clock and once again there are Clydesdale horses in our parks.

We have seven horses stabled at two locations :

• At Glasgow Green you’ll find Ben, Don & Jack
• Pollok Country Park is home to Baron, Duke & TJ.

Today our Clydesdales give dray rides to the public, attend gala days and compete in driving and showing classes at agricultural shows across the country. The horses and dray can be hired for special events.

Visit Glasgow’s own “Gentle Giants” at Glasgow Green and Pollok Country Park and meet a part of history.


Clydesdale Horses- Clydesdales & Carters at the Courtyard
Tuesday 1st April, 6th May, 10th June*, 15th July, 26th August, 7th October, 11th November and 16th December.
From 9:30am until around 12 noon in the Old Stable Courtyard.
Come and meet the Carters and the working horses based in the Courtyard.  The Carters will be talking about the care and work of the horses and demonstrating the skills required to prepare the Clydesdales for the show ring while the Farriers will be demonstrating the ancient craft of shoeing horses.
*Dates on which Carter cannot attend, will be Farrier alone. Call 0141 276 0924 if further details are required.