Horse Riding in Ireland

It would be fair to describe Ireland as the 'land of the horse'. Irish bred horses have long been at the very top in the horse-racing world and the Irish Draught breed has been crossed with thoroughbreds to produce show jumpers and hunters that are in demand internationally as both competition and leisure horses.

And then of course there is the famous Connemara Pony, an attractive and sturdy breed, ideally suited to trekking and capable of carrying adults as well as children.

Not all trekking centres are equal and standards can vary a lot. The ones we list are known for maintaining high standards and for ensuring that each rider is matched to a suitable horse or pony. If you have any comments about any of these listings we would love to hear them!

Calliaghstown Riding Centre

Horseriding Rathcoole, Co Dublin

This long established centre offers trekking and trail riding in the Wicklow mountains on enjoyable well schooled horses and ponies. Equestrian holidays are a speciality here, with the five day trail ride taking you on a journey of some 195km though...
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Devil's Glen Equestrian Village

Horseriding Co Wicklow, Ashford

This is a modern and very well run centre with excellent facilities and very good horses and ponies. Short treks of an hours duration through the Wicklow Mountains are very popular with visitors and is available for all levels of rider, who will each...
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Dingle Horseriding

Horseriding Co Kerry, Dingle

With everything from easy one hour treks for beginners to five day challanging trail rides on superb horses, there is no reason for anyone to miss out on the wonderful experience of riding on the Dingle peninsula. Trail rides of between 2 and five days...
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Dunfanaghy Stables

Horseriding Co Donegal. Dunfanaghy

Donegal is not the easiest place in Ireland to get to, but is among the most beautiful parts of the country and there is no better way to explore it than on horseback. On the shores of lovely Sheephaven Bay, most of the riding here is geared towards...
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Errislannan Manor

Horseriding Co Galway, Clifden

If you want to ride Connemara ponies this is the place to come. It is one of the most highly regarded Connemara Pony Studs in Ireland and these strudy and active ponies are the perfect mounts for exploring the moorland, hills and beaches around the centre. Most...
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Hillcrest Riding Centre

Horseriding Co Limerick, Galbally

Very good horses and excellent trekking over farmlands, through the Galtee Mountains and the beautiful Glen of Aherlow. Ths is the centre for the Ballyhoura Trail, a week long fully guided trail ride through the most magnificent scenery in an area of...
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Mount Juliet Equestrian Centre

Horseriding Co Kilkenny, Thomastown

Part of the extensive and impressive Mount Juliet Estate, there are a range of very good horses available here, but it is perhaps more suited to adult riders and experienced older children. There is excellent cross country riding, with well built and...
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Top Flight Equestrian Centre

Horseriding Co Kilkenny, Kilkenny

A family run equestrian centre with a particularly friendly athmosphere and excellent facilities. Tuition of a high standard is provided for all levels of rider, both indoors and out, with an excellent range of both natural and man-made cross country obstacles...
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