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Thursday, 04 August 2022 15:12

Bachelors Lodge Equestrian Centre

Bachelors Lodge Equestrian Centre is a family run establishment in the heart of County Meath where six generations of the Lowry family have been operating an equine establishment since 1880.

In times past, it was a thoroughbred stud farm breeding quality racehorses and since 1990 the tradition has continued as Bachelors Lodge is now home to one of Meath’s leading equestrian facilities.

In addition to our onsite coaching and livery, we have extensive experience in sourcing and purchasing sport horses for clients in Ireland and around the world.  Career students can also train with us at Bachelors Lodge to sit their BHS assessments and HSI coaching exams.

Located in Co Meath
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Monday, 11 April 2022 17:09

Balcultry Stables

Welcome to Balcultry Stables EC, nestled in over 36 acres of picturesque North Dublin countryside.   We are beside Dublin Airport and less than 25 minutes’ drive from the city centre.  

We are a friendly, professional riding school and riding club centre with a wide range of horses to suit your ability. Our experienced, qualified staff will structure your lessons to help you achieve your horse-riding goals.

We also offer BHS Stage training for leisure and career students. 

Located in Co Dublin
Thursday, 29 April 2021 14:51

Hyde Equine

Located in Co Cork
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 18:06

Croagh Patrick Stables

Situated at the foot of Croagh Patrick, Croagh Patrick Stables also boasts Clew bay on it’s doorstep.  Croagh Patrick Stables has some of the most spectacular scenic views in Ireland.  The stables are situated in the village of Murrisk, 9km from Westport in Co. Mayo.  Riders are spoiled for choice with options of a hack to the beach, lessons in the arena or schooling over our set of jumps in the arenas.

Croagh Patrick Stables are AIRE Approved with BHS qualified instructors.  The riding school is open 10am until 7pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and 10am until 5pm on Saturdays.  We offer horse riding lessons for children and adults, from beginners to advanced, private and group lessons.

We offer novice riders who are visiting the area a beach experience which includes a warm up in the arena and hack to Bertra strand and a walk/trot on the beach with plenty of photo opportunities.   Trekking is seasonal and only offered to experienced riders.  Children’s horse riding camps are run during all term holidays.  The camps include a riding lesson and stable management class.  There are novice and intermediate camps, where the children learn in a fun, safe, horse environment.  We also hold birthday parties.

Croagh Patrick Stables has a purpose built indoor arena, outdoor sand arena and full set of jumps.  The stables offer half board livery with full use of outdoor and indoor arena, access to the beach, year round grazing, all weather turn out, large stables, tack room and haylage each morning.

Croagh Patrick Stables are very proud of the high standard of horses and ponies we have in the riding school.  We pride ourselves on the service we provide and the quality of lessons. The welfare of both horse and rider is paramount and we believe that safety and structure is the key to a good riding school.  Whether you are looking for lessons on a regular basis or a holiday experience Croagh Patrick stables has so much to offer a horse enthusiast.

Located in Co Mayo
Monday, 02 September 2019 18:42

Ballinasloe Facility Centre

Located in Co Galway
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Tuesday, 04 December 2018 15:58

Newcastle West Riding Centre

Newcastle West Riding Centre is a family run centre which was started in 2013.  We are located 3 km from Newcastle West, Co Limerick on the R522

The Riding School is set on a traditional Irish farm with nice views of the Rooska and Ashford hills.  We have a 20 acres of cross country and a further 50 acres of scenic farmland for Trekking.

We run lessons on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday in the afternoons and on Saturdays. We cater for both children and adults from the age of 8 years old.  We offer group lessons and private lessons for beginners to advanced riders.  We specialise in showjumping and cross country.  We have 2 outdoor sand arenas, an indoor and a large cross country course.
All our students start in a one to one lesson so they can learn at their own pace and understand the technique and skills needed to take part in a group riding lesson.  Our ponies and horses are well trained.  A suitable pony will be carefully chosen for the student according to their riding ability.
All our Instructors have BHS qualifications and have years of experience teaching children.  We actively compete showjumping, eventing and go hunting when we are not teaching.  We produce young horses for ourselves and take horses on livery.

We offer Riding/ English Holidays for children and teenagers.  The students are encouraged to learn English while enjoying their passion Horse Riding.

Located in Co Limerick
Thursday, 27 September 2018 14:15

Beeches Brook Equestrian

Located in Co Wicklow
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Tuesday, 12 June 2018 14:09

Diamond's Equine Renvyle

Our Equestrian Centre has something to offer both the novice and the accomplished rider.

We provide kind and friendly, qualified and experienced staff, well-schooled horses and ponies, and offer a wide range of treks through the breath-taking rugged Connemara landscape along the Wild Atlantic Way here in Renvyle, Connemara.

Approved safety helmets are provided and boots and rainwear can be supplied if needed.

We are open for Trekking every day from Easter to October.

Changing Facilities and Toilets are available on the grounds.

Our Equestrian centre is also located at the Connemara Pony National Stud, a working Stud Farm and Artificial Insemination Clinic with visitor centre and home to Silver Shadow, Ice and Fire d’Albran, Clifden Silver and Poetic Kelly, Connemara Performance Stallions and some of the most influential stallions in the Connemara Pony World.

Talks and displays on our native Connemara Pony are available throughout the Summer at our Centre.

Located in Co Galway
Tuesday, 17 May 2016 11:01

Clonboo Riding Stables

Clonboo Riding School ( established 1984) is 15 min drive form Galway City off the Headford/Castlebar Road.

The family run riding school offers lesson for all stages of riders, from 4 years upwards on our friendy and experienced ponies and horses in our indoor or outdoor schools.   For those wanting to try something different, side saddle lessons are available.  During July and August we run summer camps for children who want to either improve their riding or just try something different.  Half hour lessons are available for children from 4 to 7 years of age.

Located in Co Galway
Tuesday, 23 June 2015 00:00

Country Cottage Stables

Country Cottage Stables is a private boutique AIRE (Association of Irish Riding Establishment) riding school, conveniently located close to Dublin, just off the N11 in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow.
We specialise in providing private one on one and small group horse riding lessons from novice to advanced riders. Whether you are a seasoned rider or getting back in the saddle, we have the riding programme for you!

Our riding instructors are fully qualified and passionate about teaching and take pride in looking after our clients in a fun, safe, confidence giving environment.
We provide well-schooled horses for all levels of horse riding, matched to your individual needs.
Excellent hacking/trekking facilities are also available with access to beautiful forest and mountain trails as well as estate riding in the magnificent Kilruddery Estate.

Check out our short video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6z6aXAnOvv8

 

 

 

Located in Co Wicklow
Tuesday, 26 May 2015 00:00

Derryham Stables

Derryham Stables is a Riding School based in the heart of Killinkere in County Cavan, based on 40 acres of farmland. The stables provides many services such as riding lessons, therapeutic coaching sessions, livery, pony camps and pony parties. The aim of the stables is to provide horseriding for people of all abilities in a relaxed, fun setting. Lessons are taught by fully qualified BHSAI instructors who hold current first aid, garda vetting & child protection certificates. Therapeutic coaching sessions are also taught by a qualified therapeutic riding coach.
Facilities include;
• 19 stables in an american barn
• Secure tack room
• Olympic size outdoor sand arena 60 x 80 metre
• 20 x 60 metre outdoor sand arena
• Four large outdoor surfaced winter paddocks, which provide a natural herd environment for our horses with 24/7 turnout 365 days of the year
• 450 metre purpose built sand surfaced therapeutic sensory trail
• Miles of beautiful hacking on quiet countryside roads.

Located in Co Cavan
Tuesday, 03 March 2015 00:00

Lagore Stables

Lagore stables is a family owned equestrian centre located just a few minutes from Dunshaughlin village, Co.Meath.   Situated on 40 acres of grassland, Lagore is the perfect place for you avail of all our facilities and services.

We are A.I.R.E approved and offer horse riding lesson for any age and skill level.  We also offer livery packages, schooling, breaking and pre-training.

You can find more information on our website lagorestables.com or our Facebook page Lagore Stables.

 

Located in Co Meath
Tuesday, 13 January 2015 00:00

Copper Beech Stables

Lessons are once again being offered for Children and Adults.

Located in Co Kildare
Monday, 18 August 2014 00:00

Rag Tree Equine Assisted Learning Centre

Rag Tree Equine Assisted Learning Centre provides a range of services which involve horses.  We offer Therapeutic Horse Riding, Equine Assisted Learning, Recreational Horse Riding and Fetac accredited programmes.  We are based in Kilmuckridge (30 mins from Wexford, Gorey and Enniscorthy). 

We believe our setting is key to the success of our programmes. Our centre is dedicated to therapeutic interactions with horses and this means that the participants experience is central to everything.  Up to this point we have worked with a variety of groups and age profiles including at risk youths and young people deemed to have fewer opportunities (socio economic disadvantage, family breakdown, risk of early school leaving etc) ASD and people with a variety of additional needs.

Located in Co Wexford
Thursday, 06 March 2014 00:00

Spruce Lodge

Enjoy all the year round training at Spruce Lodge Training Facility’s Cross Country Playground which can be set out for your specific training needs - Advance booking essential
We offer the use of the Cross Country playground to the following:
• 2* level Eventing riders training their own horses or horses in their care
• Riders having instruction with freelance active accredited trainers/coaches who have their own coaching insurance
• Training run by organisations affiliated to Horse Sport Ireland

A COMMITMENT TO SAFETY & THE HUMANE TREATMENT OF HORSES
The design and construction of our training facility puts safety of riders as a priority. However safety can be compromised by a lack of awareness and education so we require those who use the facility to either be sufficiently experienced or be guided by an appropriately qualified coach. In addition the management reserve the right to refuse access to any who do not treat their horses humanely in all respects based on the current best practice of our national equestrian organisations.
ALL RIDERS MUST WEAR CURRENT BODY PROTECTION AND SAFETY HELMET

OTHER EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES
We offer modern equestrian and conference facilities allowing us to host courses, seminars, lectures and workshops.
The facilities include:
Indoor arena 65m x 23m with Equestrian Surfaces waxed cushion track with a Viewing Gallery, tiered seating and catering facilities. Toilets (wheelchair accessible)
Outdoor arena 9Om x 7Om with Equestrian Surfaces Fibre Footing waxed
International standard show jumps, Dressage arenas, 20 stables with storage areas
2 x Lorry/Horsebox parking areas with hook up connections

TRAINING / CONFERENCE FACILITIES
Lecture/conference building with AV and seating for 100 people.
Catering / Canteen facilities for both course and conference training

EQUISTEPS which is based at Spruce Lodge offers:

• Therapeutic riding lessons on a one-to-one basis
• Recreational riding for children and adults
• Equestrian vaulting for groups of up to 8
• Contact with ponies through grooming and leading activities
• All ages and abilities catered for.
If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact Essie Mooney at: 086 225 6138.  More details on www.sprucelodge.ie

Located under 45 mins South of Dublin off the M11 motorway, one hour from Dublin Airport
Directions:From Dublin
• Take the M50 Southbound joining the M11 to Wexford
• Take Exit 19 off the motorway then take 4th left which goes under the motorway.  Signpost Redcross
• Go straight through next roundabout and take the first left
• Just under 1 mile on the right sign for Spruce Lodge
• Follow the driveway and park in the car park to the right
Directions from the South
• Take the M11 Northbound
• Take Exit 19 off the motorway and turn left at the roundabout signpost Redcross
• Take first left
• Follow the directions as above.

 

Located in Co Wicklow
Tuesday, 04 March 2014 00:00

Feeney's Riding Centre

Feeney's Riding Centre is a family run Riding and Trekking Centre, providing lessons and treks for all age groups of all levels, now in operation for twenty years.  The horses and ponies we provide are well schooled, each pony/horse is chosen carefully and individually to suit different levels of expertise from beginners level to the very experienced.  We are the closest Riding Centre to Galway city, only 4kms away and we can arrange transport for our riders.

We offer;

Daily treks/riding lessons by Qualified Instructors.
Transport to and from the Centre.
Pony Camps:
English Tuition by qualified English teacher and accomodation:
Helmets and boots:
When trekking with us you will experience the natural serenity that Connemara and Galway has to offer.  You will see the beautiful Atlantic Ocean from the hills while trekking , the world famous Aran Islands and the valleys of Connemara and yet we are only 4km from Galway city.
You can enjoy a relaxing trek through the natural landscape and avail of a pre trekking lesson form one of our qualified instructors if you wish.
We are open seven days all year.

 

Located in Co Galway
Monday, 27 May 2013 00:00

Shrule Equestrian Centre

Shrule Equestrian Centre is situated in the picturesque countryside of North Wexford between the coastal villages of Ballygarrett and Kilmuckridge.
It's this close proximity to the beach that makes Shrule Equestrian Centre a fun and exciting place for both adults and children to learn to ride, to improve their riding skills or simply enjoy what they can already do by exploring the beautiful coastline of Cahore's south beach.
Shrule is a relatively new riding school, open since 2011, accompanying the already established family run Pet Farm which is managed by James, a graduate of Kildalton College, Kilkenny (AdvancedHorsemanship)and an experienced instructor(BHSAI) with many years of teaching experience in various disciplines i.e Basic Riding, Dressage and Show jumping.

With the help of fully qualified staff, family members and young local riders who enjoy spending time in this relaxed but professional riding school, Shrule offers a wide range of services. This includes lessons for all levels in a 60 x 40 outdoor arena, livery/breaking and schooling in a yard with stable accommodation for up to 10 horses, a pony shed and grass livery during the summer months.
Pony camps (beginners and advanced) and Show Jumping leagues are popular additions during school holidays attended by locals and holiday makers to the area.

Located in Co Wexford
Thursday, 14 February 2013 00:00

Boskill Equestrian Centre

The Boskill Equestrian Centre and Homestay Family House is a comfortable and busy environment for students to learn English, ride horses and to enjoy genuine Irish culture first hand. Students stay in a beautiful family home and can have fun with plenty of activities close by like hiking, cycling, swimming, tennis & golf. The family take care of children from 11 years upwards and also cater for adults.
Learning English:
Boskill is renowned for it's creative learning envirnment and two of the family are experienced TEFL teachers and we also have a fully qualified primary school teacher on site. We understand that each student has their own particular study needs so the teachers will work with the student to develop a customised programme of study that suits the student's learning style. If you wish to focus on your vocabulary, pronunciation, conversation or maybe your writing skills we will work with you so that you get the most out of your stay.
The Location:
The centre is in the middle of the beautiful Irish countryside yet is very close to Limerick city which in 2014 is the European City of Culture. Very close by is the magnificent Lough Gur, Glenstal Abbey, The Clare Glens & The Slieve Bloom Mountains for picturesque sightseeing. We always have plenty of bicycles at the house for cycling around the lovely Irish country roads.

Wesley Ryan founded Boskill Equestrian Centre in 2009. a family run business. Wesley and his brother Dale are in a training programme for the BHSAI, they produce quality young horses. They are always on hand to insure you have a valuable and pleasant experience at Boskill Caherconlish. with forty quality horses and ponies especially chosen to suit the riding programmes which bring out the best in any rider. Lessons are available for all ages  from 4years old. Boskill Equestrian provides schooling/ liveries/ trekking/ outdoor arena for hire/ clipping/ breaking/ midterm and summer camps. 

Other facilities available in the surrounding area include:-  2 handball alleys, 2 sports fields (GAA  and Soccer) tennis court, beautiful scenery for walking and history walks. Places to visit - Limerick City for shopping, cinema, swimming pools, karting etc.)

Treks:  We have a tiny tots/ beginners trek where parents can lead the pony if they wish or if not our staff will take over:
We have a 4-5 hour trek for the more experienced riders -  this includes beautiful scenery, great day out and an experience of a life time.

To view some amazing photos of our camps, treks etc. follow us on: twitter & facebook @ caherconlish equestrian centre

Located in Co Limerick
Thursday, 27 September 2012 00:00

Tullagh Bay Equestrian Centre

Welcome to Tullagh Bay Equestrian Centre, we are located on Inishowen's rugged north coast. There is no better way to enjoy the fabulous beach and landscape than on horseback. This is the perfect way to unwind, relax and create an unforgettable memory. At our centre you’ll be matched with the perfect mount to share your experience.

We offer riding instruction, pony camps, beach & trail rides, birthday parties, horse holiday’s (accommodation for rider and horse on-site.).

We hope that a visit to our family friendly centre will leave you wanting to return again and again. Packages can be tailored for your requirements, combining horse riding, surfing, hill walking and cycling. A.I.R.E approved

Located in Co Donegal
Tuesday, 14 June 2011 00:00

Ballylanigan Equestrian Education Centre

Ballylanigan Equestrian Education Centre nestled below Slievenamon in Co Tipperary (near to Mullinahone) is a family run Centre catering for riders with their own horse/pony.  We believe in coaching in a very relaxed atmosphere.  We offer coaching in dressage, jumping, cross country and side saddle.
We prepare candidates for BHS, Pony Club and Riding Club Exams/ Tests.
Competition preparation for Dressage, Eventing, Showing and Side saddle a speciality.  There is an outdoor arena with sand/rubber surface which is carefully maintained.  There is a small Cross Country course with water and banks.
We have a fully equipped lecture facility with projector and screen for Power Point Presentations.  All wheelchair friendly with shower and toilet.  Small kitchen for catering.
We host the Area IPS show each summer and produce horses for competition.  All the facilities are available for personal coaching or for hire.
All coaching by Faith Ponsonby BHSI (Regd), BET RL, MA, H.Dip Ed.

Located in Co Tipperary
Thursday, 07 April 2011 00:00

Child Vision

Childvision is an AIRE approved centre providing specialist Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy.

This unique service includes a full time occupational therapist working with a team of riding instructors to provide highly tailored therapeutic sessions to children and adults.
All our therapy clients are assessed by the OT and individual goals are set for each client.

We also see a small number of mainstream clients for lessons with our BSHII, and BSHAI Instructors.
We run a 48 week AIRE/ETB traineeship which offers training of the BHSAI schedule, as well as training in equine therapy.

Facilities include a specially designed sensory trail, extra wide mounting blocks, outdoor arena, café and pet farm on site.

 

Located in Co Dublin
Tuesday, 02 November 2010 00:00

Donna's Livery Stables

DONNA'S LIVERY STABLES CENTRE OF EQUITATION
Owner/ Manager Donna Coady BHSII, & FETAC Level 6 Horsemanship.
Full AIRE approval.
donnasliverystables.com Facebook- donnas livery stable.
FULL LIVERY, HALF LIVERY, SALES PREP.,
BREAKERS & LESSONS.
RELAXED ATMOSPHERE AND STAFF!!
LESSONS FOR ALL LEVELS & AGES.
Training up to and including Stage 3, A.I. and Pony Club H,A &B tests. Consultancy and freelance Instruction available.
SMALL GROUPS, PRIVATE, SEMI-PRIVATE, AND LUNGE LESSONS.
IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN HORSE/ PONY BRING HIM/HER WITH YOU!
REMEMBER WE ONLY TAKE A MAXIMUM OF 5 PER LESSON TO ENSURE ALL RIDERS GET ATTENTION.
VOUCHERS AVAILABLE.
WE THINK RIDING IS FUN, WE HOPE YOU WILL TOO.
WE RIDE IN ALMOST ALL WEATHERS,
IF YOU'RE GAME SO ARE WE!!

Located in Co Waterford
Thursday, 08 July 2010 00:00

Ballyteague Stables

Ballyteague Stables has a large outdoor floodlit arena,  lunge ring,  walker and 85 acers of grazing (30 separate paddocks)

There are 30 Stables in our barn which measure 14' by 14'.   Lecture room and coffee room.   Xc track with 30 varied fences with 1 mile of river leading in to 50 acers of forest and canal rides.

 

 

Located in Co Kildare
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Broomfield Equestrian Centre

Broomfield Equestrian Centre is a family run Centre with lots of individual attention to clients, beautiful scenery in the heart of Irish countryside.

Located in Co Wicklow
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Killegar Stables

One of Ireland's longest established horse riding schools & livery yards, Killegar offers riding lessons, guided treks, pony camp and livery services. Our first class facilities take full advantage of our prime countryside location on the outskirts of Dublin, just outside the popular tourist village of Enniskerry

Located in Co Wicklow
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Festina Lente Equestrian Centre

Festina Lente Equestrian Centre offers equine centred activities to people of all ages, backgrounds, learning abilities and interests. Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced rider Festina Lente Equestrian Centre has something for everybody! We are located just off Junction 5 of the N11 (Bray/Shankill exit) and are approximately a 25 minutes drive from Dublin.

Festina Lente Equestrian Centre provides an inclusive environment which fosters each person’s learning and well-being in a supportive, nurturing and fun manner. From as young as two years of age, children, teenagers and adults can enjoy learning experiences through a variety of our Equestrian Centre lessons, camps & clinics.

Our Equestrian Centre has developed a strong reputation for excellence in high level coaching and a place to have fun as well as inclusion of children and persons with special needs through therapeutic riding and learning programmes and provides an integrated working and learning environment to hundreds of people every year!

Our excellent facilities include a very large all-weather floodlit indoor arena, a large outdoor arena, outdoor paddocks and sensory trails. Excellent Horse Welfare also plays a key role in Festina Lente Equestrian Centre.

In addition to the more traditional equestrian activities we also provide a variety of other programmes to facilitate, educate and encourage children and adults with special needs.

We also offer two different QQI accredited courses, our Therapeutic Riding Coaching Programme and our Equine Assisted Learning Facilitator Training Programme, to anyone interested in upskilling their equestrian knowledge and range of activities they currently offer their clients.

More details on our website http://festinalente.ie

 

Located in Co Wicklow
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Brennanstown Riding School

Brennanstown Riding School is one of Ireland’s best known equestrian centres and is located just off Junction 7 of the N11 (Bray/Enniskerry exit) and approximately 30 minutes drive from Dublin.
The School is Association of Irish Riding Establishments and British Horse Society approved.
Open all year round and providing top class facilities, the Riding Centre offers qualified instruction for all standards (Adults and Children) from novice to competition riders, either in the large indoor school or outdoor sand arenas. All lessons are taken by qualified and experienced staff. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, fun and relaxed environment for all our clients to learn and progress in.
Cross Country Ride and Treks, ranging from one to two hours, are available and will take riders through the beautiful Hollybrook and Killruddery Estates, providing stunning views of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow countryside.
During the Summer and school holidays, 3-day camps for children are run on a regular basis. Here again the emphasis is on learning through fun with the objective of broadening the child’s experience and knowledge of ponies, thereby increasing their confidence. Each day’s programme will provide 2 hours riding and a progressive set of pony care lectures and practicals where the children will learn about looking after a pony.
The Riding Centre has a wide variety of horses and ponies ranging from quiet mounts for novice and nervous riders to those suitable for the more ambitious and experienced clients.
Brennanstown is an approved AIRE/CDETB and BHS Training Centre for student career courses and also a BHS Examination Centre up to Stage 1V and Intermediate Teaching level.

Located in Co Wicklow
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Maltfield Stud Riding School

Maltfield Stud Equestrian Centre is nestled jn the Wicklow mountains among picturesque countryside yet only 30 mins from Dublin and 10 mins from Wicklow town.
It offers both adults and children of all standards and ability excellent tuition from both BHSAI and BHSII instructors.
Maltfield Stud provides a friendly welcoming environment to all who visit and is only 10 mins drive to the beach which its livery owners and horses regularly enjoy.
The riding school offers lessons, forest treks, beach rides, private coaching and group lessons. Preparation for BHS examinations stages 1 and 2, are also available.
Pony camps run all year during the school holidays and early booking is recommended to secure a place.
Livery options available include all year grass livery, full stable livery and assisted stable livery.

Check out our website www.maltfield.com and our Facebook page for all the latest events being run from Trek Ireland competitions to carousel dressage exhibitions.

Located in Co Wicklow
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Old Farm Equestrian Centre

The Old Farm Equestrian Centre is owned and run by Gerard Kavanagh, a qualified and registered Instructor with the British Horse Society.

Just three miles from the village of Ashford, in County Wicklow, the Old Farm is a 50 acre farm nestled in the Wicklow Mountains with direct access into state forestry for trekking and hacking.

Gerard gives both private and group lessons in Dressage and show jumping and the centre has a lovely range of quality horses and ponies, ranging from 118 cm to 188 cm.

Gerard teaches on a daily basis at the Old Farm and his pupils range in age from six to sixty six years. He is a very popular Instructor and Dressage Judge at the Wicklow & Bray Pony Clubs and the Riding Club events and competitions.

The purpose built Equestrian Centre and livery yard comprises of the following:

  • 11 stables 14 x 14ft stone built with slate roof – opening into a courtyard
  • Indoor arena 20 x 40 meters
  • Outdoor arena 30 x 60 meters·
  • Secure tack room
  • Post & railed paddocks

Sat Nav co-ordinates N53deg00’55”W6deg10’07”

All enquiries directly to Gerard Kavanagh: Mobile 087 2626855

Located in Co Wicklow
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Anvil Lodge Riding School

Anvil Lodge Riding School is set in the rural village of Ballindaggin, 7 miles from Enniscorthy and Bunclody. We are a small family run riding school established in 2005 and have grown steadily from word of mouth.

We offer the personal touch with lessons and hacking in the beautiful scenic countryside on local land and country lanes. These include beautiful views of mount Lenister and panoramic views of Sliabh Bhui and surrounding countryside. We have use of local gallops for the more energetic rider. 

The riding school caters for all levels from beginners to advanced. Beginners start from age 6 upwards.  Lessons provided for dressage, show jumping and cross country. We cater for groups or individuals all year round.

 

Located in Co Wexford
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Shelmalier Riding stables

Shelmalier Riding Stables is set in 3000 acres of forestry on Forth Mountain only 7 km from Wexford town.  In existence for over 40 years,it is Wexford’s longest established Riding Centre.  Friendly, skilled, qualified staff welcome riders of all levels. Our experienced horses and ponies are well trained and all have superb temperaments.

We encourage each rider to progress at their own pace in a relaxed friendly environment and to enjoy their time with our horses and ponies.
We offer lessons in indoor and outdoor arenas, horse care tuition and pony camps. Our regular riders can also participate in our internal shows and enjoy scenic hacks with wonderful views of the Wexford coast and Blackstair Mountains.


Booking is essential. Minimum age is 7 years


Located in Co Wexford
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Mullingar Equestrian Centre

 

“Mullingar Equestrian Centre is a horse sales and equestrian event venue hosting weekly showjumping competitions and a full calendar of pony club, riding club, showing and training events at local, regional, national and international levels.

The highlight of our annual show calendar is the Mullingar CSI2* International Horse Show which takes place over four days on the first weekend of June.

Facilities: 3 outdoor sand arenas, 3 outdoor grass arenas, indoor arena, stabling for up to 300 horses, hard core parking, with a coffee shop, restaurant and tack shop in our new viewing pavilion.  Livery Yard on site.

Located in Co Westmeath
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Athlone Equestrian Centre

Athlone Equestrian Centre was established in October 2006 by Claire Gaffey to provide the best equestrian facilities available in the midlands. Ideally situated in a quiet country setting yet only three miles from Athlone town, Athlone Equestrian Centre prides itself in providing a safe and funlearning experience to both adults and kids.

Whether you’re a seasoned campaigner or simply want to relax on horseback and enjoy a quiet forest trek, Athlone Equestrian Centre will meet your requirements.

We offer individual, group and corporate bookings to suit everyone from the beginner to the advanced.

For more information visit: www.athloneequestrian.ie
Located in Co Westmeath
Monday, 22 February 2010 00:00

Ladestown House Riding Stables

Horse and Pony Riding Lessons, scenic hacking on the magical shores of Lough Ennell.

Ladestown House, a family run Riding School offering Horse and Pony Trekking, 7 days a week in one of the most beautiful traditional settings in Ireland.

Ladestown House stands on a site that has been occupied for at least 2500 years, evolving into a serene terrace garden, and within its well perserved fine stone courtyards, parterre and Maze.

Call below numbers to discuss your visit to our Riding School.

Located in Co Westmeath
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