Come horseback riding on Celtic trails through historic Co. Galway, Co.Clare and the unique Burren National Park. Get a touch of the true Irish spirit on an Irish horse riding holiday. Your dream of an Equestrian holiday in Ireland could be trail riding through the beautiful nature, or experiencing the thrill of fox hunting.

Here in the rural West of Ireland, we are nestled in the rolling hills of the Slieve Aughty Mountains, gazing through the purple-blue haze down to the majestic River Shannon.

The forest lanes and little roads are so quiet and peaceful, it is as if time is passing slower here. There is no noise here just the sounds of nature.

With our horses and us, you can stay for a residential riding holiday, or discover the treasure of Ireland's history and beautiful nature on our Galway Clare Burren Trail ride.

A beautiful place to ride cross country or eventing. An excellent course with wonderful horses. Accommodations and meals on-site. Suggested riding time is two hours per day, but you can easily arrange for more ride time.

Three generations of the Murphy Freeman family have welcomed visitors to this historic house, where the Irish tradition of hospitality remains alive and well.We specialise in Residential Riding Holidays for adults (14 years and upwards), catering for persons with more than 40 hours experience.Dressage events and horse trials take place regularly throughout the year and Bel-Air is the home of the Bel-Air Riding Club. The Equestrian Club is approved by A.I.R.E., A.I.R.C., E.H.I., and Wicklow Equestrian

No matter what aspect of Riding you choose you can be sure of safe quality horses, many of which were bred at the centre by it's owner Grainne Sugars who rode internationally for Ireland and who adds that personal touch to make your stay at Calliaghstown unforgettable. Another feature is the Calliaghstown riding Club which provides the fun atmosphere with competitions for even the most amateur rider. The Centre is only 15 miles from the centre of Dublin City and airport yet it is situated in the quiet rural setting of the Dublin Mountains. The centre's indoor and outdoor facilities provide, comfortable, all-weather conditions for the beginner to the more experienced rider.

A Stud with a difference catering for the novice and Western Pleasure rider. Accommodation on site, Resteurant and Bar Western Style

Dingle Horse Riding, located outside the town of Dingle on the West coast of Ireland, offers excellent horse riding on the beaches and around the mountains of West Kerry. Treks set our daily from our purpose-built stables overlooking Dingle Harbour, to explore the beauty of the Dingle Peninsula.

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Five Oaks Ranch is a family run establishment specialising in Western style riding. AIRE Approved

Forest Luck Equestrian offers several fantastic riding tours in Ireland. Enjoy Inn to Inn, X-Country, Foxhunting, Specialized tours to Equestrian events such as Punchestown, Dublin Horse Show etc, as well as customized tours

David Young introduced Polocross to Ireland in 1992 and it is now played year round at Horetown. Good hacking, and indoor school for all levels of instruction and a good resaurant with wine cellar make it a great place for a family holiday.