Brian Ellison stable tour

Brian Ellison Tour

Brian Ellison stable tour

Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9PY
£90.00 per person

Tour Summary

Located near the historic racing town of Malton we have put together a special package for anyone interested in horse racing – a fun and entertaining morning including breakfast, a trip to the gallops and an informative stable tour with leading trainer Brian Ellison.

Tour History

Brian has been training horses for 25 years and this is his 14th year at Spring Cottage Stables.

There are 120 horses currently in training at Spring Cottage, in this very friendly, but professional yard.

Just a mile from the yard, are the superb Langton Wold Gallops, generally regarded as some of the finest in the country. The horses walk to the gallops, which itself is an ideal warm up.

Last year the yard produced over 100 winners and current stables stars include Top Notch Nonto, Montefltro, Bishops Castle and Saptapadi.

The horses under Brian's care are regularly turned in one of Spring Cottages' four paddocks.

Brian believes that keeping a horse 'sweet' is the hardest part of training and seeing how much the horses enjoy their freedom and each others company as they amble about the paddocks would warm any horse lovers heart!

Tour Itinerary

Tuesdays, Wednesday and Saturdays (available October to March inclusive)

Start time: 8am (three-hour tour)

The fun starts the moment you arrive at Spring Cottage Stables, Langton Road, Norton, Malton, YO17 9PY where the day commences in the best way possible over a winning breakfast (guaranteed to set you up for the day) with Brian.

Afterwards Brian will take you on foot or drive you to the gallops to watch the string being put through their paces at first hand.

Next it is back to the stables and enjoy an informative tour of the yard to gain an insiders' view to some of the equine stars 'looking over the doors'.

Then over a mug of coffee you'll get the chance to ask Brian about the workings of a racing yard and hear tales 'from the horse's mouth' from his colourful careers in the Sport of Kings.

  • You will also receive a gift badge as a lasting memento of your visit.
  • For comfort and safety each tour is limited to groups of six.
  • Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult.
  • Finally, remember to pack your wellington boots and some warm clothing.
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