Useful Links
Please feel free to use our links page to access websites of and information from other organizations and related businesses. Please note that AIRE, its council and its executive committee are not responsible for the content on any of these sites and the presence of a link does not necessarily represent an endorsement by AIRE.
AIRE on FACEBOOK
Visit AIRE on Facebook
www.facebook.com/pages/Association-of-Irish-Riding-Establishments/153058433724?v=photos#/pages/Association-of-Irish-Riding-Establishments/153058433724
Association of Irish Riding Clubs
Established in 1973, the Association of Irish Riding Clubs aims to encourage riding as a sport and recreation, to promote good fellowship among riders and to improve and maintain the standard of riding and horse-mastership in Ireland.
www.airc.ie
Brennanstown Riding School, Bray, Co Wicklow
Brennanstown Riding School, one of Ireland's premier Equestrian Establishments.
Whether you are looking for regular riding lessons in the Dublin area, trekking in the Wicklow Mountains or livery for your horse we offer a service that is second to none. We cater for both adult riders and children aged six and older in our unique yard just outside Bray in Co Wicklow.
Located beside the N11 we are easily accessible and yet we have direct access to over 1,000 acres of trekking without ever having to ride on a road. Lessons take place in indoor and outdoor riding arenas with qualified instructors, catering for all standards of rider.
www.brennanstownrs.ie
British Horse Society Ireland
The British Horse Society is the largest equestrian membership organisation in the UK. As a charity the BHS is concerned with the welfare of equines, professional qualifications for the equestrian industry, safer off road riding and recreational competitions such as cross-Country and BHS TREC.
www.bhsireland.com
East Coast & Midlands Tourism.
The official tourism website for Kildare, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, N. Offaly, Westmeath and Wicklow.
www.EastCoastMidlandsIreland.com
Equestrian Holidays Ireland
Equestrian Holidays Ireland
www.ehi.ie
Equestrian Skillnet
Equestrian Skillnet is providing subsidised nationwide training programmes for people employed in the Sport Horse Industry in Ireland. The education is funded by member companies and the Training Network Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Enterprise, Trade & Employment. Members of this network will be part of a network of people from a variety of equestrian backgrounds, which will help to foster knowledge exchange and build business relationships within the industry. Members will also have access to a number of interesting courses with up to date content. Each course is delivered by highly qualified and experienced tutors. For more information on the Equestrian Skillnet please contact Cathy Cooper email:
www.horsesportireland.ie/eqskillnet
Eventing Ireland
3 Day Eventing Results, Dates of Events. Entry Forms, Training Dates and News Updates
www.EventingIreland.com
Failte Ireland (Domestic Enquiries)
Failte Ireland (Domestic Enquiries)
www.discoverireland.ie
Failte Ireland (Overseas Visitors)
Failte Ireland (Overseas Visitors)
www.discoverireland.com
Failte Ireland /AIRE Equestrian Tourism Approved Centres
Equestrian Tourism Category - AIRE Approved Centres
www.products.ireland.ie/Equestrian/Horse-Riding.aspx
Festina Lente, Bray, Co Wicklow
Festina Lente provides a variety of training, occupational, learning and employment opportunities for people whose needs are not being met by mainstream services; inspired through the use of horses and horticulture. All our activities and services encourage individual choice, personal development and progression.
Festina Lente
Old Connaught AvenueBray, Co Wicklow
Email: info@festinalente.ie
PH: 01 2720704 Ext 200
FAX: 01 2720708
www.festinalente.ie/.
Goff's Bloodstock
Goff's Bloodstock Sales website
www.goffs.com
Google's Comprehensive Directory
A listing of all things equine, from Breeds and Buzkashi through Modern Pentathlon and Mounted Orienteering to Transportation and Vaulting
directory.google.com/Top/Sports/Equestrian/
Horse Racing Ireland
Formerly Irish Horse Authority, oversees the Irish Thoroughbred and Horseracing Industry.
www.goracing.ie
Horse Sport Ireland
Horse Sport Ireland is the Governing body for Equestrian Sport in Ireland and is responsible for devising and implementing strategies for the development and promotion of an internationally competitive Irish Sport Horse Industry (breeding, sport and leisure sides).
www.horsesportireland.ie
Irish Horse Welfare Trust, Co Wicklow
The Irish Horse Welfare Trust, Charity No. CHY14634 was established in 1999 and gained charitable status in 2002. IHWT is involved in they following work:
Rescue, Rehabilitation & Re-homing of horses and ponies. Racehorse Re-training for Re-homing Programme. Campaigning on issues affecting Equines.
Promoting Equine Welfare Awareness and Education
IHWT operates two premises, one on the East coast and one in the midlands. IHWT is not open to the public but visits can be made by arrangement. IHWT has several regional welfare officers throughout Ireland and runs a small rescue unit for equines in the midlands.
Tel: 0404 45720
email: info@ihwt.ie
www.ihwt.ie
Irish Pony Club
The Irish Pony Club endeavours to promote and encourage horsemanship and loyalty in a safe and fun atmosphere, for all its members and volunteers.
www.irishponyclub.ie
Irish Tourist Board or Equestrian Activities
Official Irish Tourist Board Website for Equestrian Activities
www.equestrian.travel.ie
Killarney Riding Stables and The Ring of Kerry Trail Ride
Killarney Riding Stables and The Ring of Kerry Trail Ride. We offer hacking, trekking and trail riding into the Killarney National Park for 1, 2 and 3 hours, taking in views of Ross Castle & Ross Island and panoramic scenes of the Killarney Lakes and mountains.
Beginner and experienced riders catered for. French, German and Swedish spoken. Located 1.6 Km (1 mile approx) west of Killarney town on the N72 ‘Ring of Kerry’ Road to Killorglin. We offer the Killarney Reeks/Ring of Kerry Trail Ride for 2 & 5 day. Guided Post to Post Trail Riding Holiday Packages along the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, exploring mountain trails, country lanes, beaches and forestry.
ringofkerrytrailride.com
Pegus Horse Feed
Pegus Horse Feed was established in 1966 and pioneered the 1st Grass Cube for feeding horses in Ireland. Today Pegus Horse Feed is manufactured and distributed nationwide by Daireygold Co-Op, Liffey Mills and John Thompson (Belfast). Pegus Horse Feed are proud to be associated with AIRE and its members.
www.pegus.ie
Punchestown Race Course
The National Centre for Equestrian and Field Sports and the home of Irish National Hunt Racing
www.punchestown.com
RED CROSS LINK TO FIRST AID COURSES
This link will bring you directly to the list of Red Cross First Aid Courses around the country for 2010 and is constantly updated.
Irish Red Cross/Crois Dhearg na hÉireann
16 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel: +353 - (0)87 – 953 7508 - Mobile
+353 - (0)1 - 642 4600 - General
redcross.ie/services in ireland/first aid training/calendar of courses/coursecalendar
The Curragh Race Course
Home of all five Classic Races
www.Curragh.ie
The Irish Turf Club
Website of the Irish Turf Club
www.turfclub.ie
The Northern Ireland Horse Board
The Northern Ireland Horse Board is a Breeders Co-Op to promote the Irish Sport Horse.
www.nihorseboard.org
The Racing Academy & Centre of Education (RACE)
The official Training body of the Irish Turf Club
www.racingacademy.ie
Tralee Equestrian Centre
Padraig and Nicola Hayes proprietors of Tralee Equestrian Centre would like to offer all AIRE members 10% discount in their very fine tackshop. Visit the link to view their products
www.traleeequestriancentre.com/tack_shop.htm
Westport Woods Hotel, Spa and Riding Centre
Beautiful, comfortable, relaxing Hotel situated in Westport Town.
www.westportwoodshotel.com
