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Annaharvey Farm Equestrian Centre  

For great Equestrian Holidays in Ireland, with lots of horse riding available in all disciplines, particularly show jumping, cross-country and dressage, with full board accommodation or just bed and breakfast. Situated just outside Tullamore County Offaly in the heart of Ireland, Annaharvey Farm has it all.

No matter what the weather, we guarantee you a most enjoyable horseback riding vacation. Our indoor and outdoor arenas, together with our carefully constructed cross-country fences and large farmland trekking area are all designed to make your horseback riding holiday in Ireland a truly memorable occasion. Our fully qualified and highly experienced instructors are only too eager to ensure your visit will not only be safe but also very rewarding and enjoyable  

Bunclody Polo Club  

Set in 70 acres of beautiful countryside this friendly club will have its first season in 2007, providing excellent facilities including one boarded ground and one practise ground, will provide lessons for all, livery and hire, paddocks and grooms accommodation.  

Butterfly Farm  

Operated under the personal supervision of the owner\'s, Alma & Michael Byrne, Butterfly Farm offers the ideal conditions and encouragement to get started, or to expand your knowledge, in the exciting world of horses and ponies.

Individual attention is assured and careful attention to the comfort, care and safety of even the youngest rider is the foremost priority of the centers management. Group lessons at all levels from beginner to advanced, as well as specialised private coaching in show jumping and dressage.

Disabled riders, with special needs, are warmly welcomed and can be accommodated. All instructors are qualified through examining bodies recognised by the Association of Irish Riding Establishments (A.I.R.E.).

The proprietors of Butterfly Farm are fully qualified B.H.S. instructors and continue to update their qualifications on an ongoing basis. Other certification attained by the management include E.F.I coaching awards, E.F.I code of conduct & child protection, I.P.P.A., O.C.C.P., occupational first aid and special needs teaching. Cross country treks, beach rides (competent riders only), hacking, forest trails, riding lessons with horses & ponies provided and private coaching for horse owners. Pony camps are held during summer and Easter school holidays. Camps are occasionally scheduled during mid-term breaks depending on demand.  

Cleggan Beach Riding Centre  

Cleggan Beach Riding Centre is situated on the entrance to Cleggan village. We offer beach trekking to a very high standard. The trek to Omey Island is an experience not to be missed.

With 3 resident qualified instructors, we offer riding lessons to competition standard. Horses and ponies are suitable for beginners to advanced.

Hats and boots are available. Tack Shop on site. Home-bred and produced Connemara ponies for sale.  

Connemara & Coast Trails  

The magical Connemara Trail is the oldest trail riding holiday in the world. Ride surefooted Connemara ponies and Irish hunters through spectacular mountain scenery and along the Atlantic coast.

The trails take you through a hidden Ireland of abandoned villages and deserted coastal islands. The Connemara Trail goes through the heart of this incredible area to the Atlantic coast.

The Coast Trail follows the Connemara coast along beautiful beaches and through the mountains (May to October).

Aille Cross Cross Country Trail - the ultimate Irish equestrian experience. Ireland\'s mild winter climate makes it the perfect destination for a winter riding holiday. At Aille Cross, we have superb trail riding amidst beautiful scenery.

This holiday is ideal for those who love to jump or improve their riding skills. We have a huge range of natural and man-made fences. This year, we ran the first International 3-day event in the west of Ireland.

Foxhunting is available during the season with the Galway Blazers and neighbouring packs (Mid - October - March). Choice of accommodation is available for all of the riding holidays in hotels and B/B\'s. Horses & ponies are always for sale.  

Crossogue Equestrian  

Crossogue House provides an equestrian holiday with a difference. Run by the Molloy family on our 150-hectare farm in Co. Tipperary, we invite a small number of guests to join us and enjoy the warmth of an extended family atmosphere, excellent horses and tuition combined with our unique equestrian facilities.

Guests are accommodated at Crossogue House, a Georgian house built in 1860, that is surrounded by picturesque farm and woodland offering both freedom and space in a clean and healthy atmosphere.

We welcome all standards of rider offering basic training in the arena, quiet walks along trails throughout the farm to action packed sessions over our extensive range of cross country obstacles. Crossogue has been the venue for numerous competitions to National level in the past, while now we prefer to use the facilities for the exclusive use of our guests pleasure instead.  

Eagle Rock Equestrian Centre  

This is a centre to faciltiate riders of any standard. 1 and 2 hour treks can be taken through beach and mountains in beautiful surroundings.

Tuition is provided by qualified instructors, with horses and ponies available for all levels. The centre is AIRE approved.  

Errislannan Riding Centre & Connemara Pony Stud  

Come for a leisurely ride on a homebred Connemara Pony, surefooted and a comfortable size. It will take you over rocks and bogs up the mountain to a lovely view with Croagh Patrick to the North, Galway Bay and the Burren to the South and you can almost see America across the Atlantic Ocean!

We pass a deserted famine village and neolithic remains and with luck we may see cormorants and larks, foxes and mountain hares, dolphins and seals. OR If you want a challenge, then use our cross-country course with stone walls and fences, all pony size. The lessons in the sand arena are very popular, so book ahead.

No more than 8 in a class and suitable for 5-year- old to adults. We speak German, French and English. We breed and school Connemara ponies and sell them ready for their new family. Saturdays are reserved for the Irish Pony Club - Connemara Branch.  

Heatherhill Stables  

HeatherHill is an AIRE approved, long established family run Equestrian Centre situated in beautiful Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry, Ireland. Heatherhill has so mush to offer the rider. We have an excellent range of horses and ponies to suit all ages and abilities, novice and experienced. Join us and experience the breathtaking scenery on a 1,2, or 3 hour scenic trail.

We also specialise in treks to our local beaches, riding on miles of golden san. We have also added a 2 hour forest scenic trail. The horse is in its natural environment at HeatherHill - the best of everything outdoors is here for your enjoyment  

Islands West!  

Situated in beautiful west County Mayo, Islands West offer interisting dive holidays, they have two dive centres one on Clare Island the other on Inish Bofin. They offer courses suitable for beginners to advanced.  

Killarney Jaunting Cars  

Guided tours of Killarney on a horse drawn carriage.

The ideal thing to do while in Killarney. Killarney Jaunting Cars is the perfect way to see Killarney National Parklands & the famous Lakes of Killarney.

The Tangney family have operated horse drawn carriages for five generations.

The tours by jaunting cars & watercoach are the ideal & most traditional way to see Killarney.

Tours: Killarney Estate & Ross Castle
Muckross House & Gardens
Lake Cruise on the Lily of Killarney
Gap of Dunloe Tour.  

Killarney Riding Stables  

Killarney Riding Stables offers hacking, trekking and trail riding into Killarney’s National Park for 1, 2 and 3 hour durations. Terrain is wood and parkland. Riding helmets and rubber boots are supplied.

Riding is in English style and English tack. Beginners catered for. Ride is walking, trotting and cantering depending on ability. Reservations are necessary. Pick-ups can be arranged in 3 mile radius with advance notice.

The Killarney Reeks Trail / Ring of Kerry Trail Ride offers a unique way to explore the highland of South Kerry, along the Iveragh Peninsula. The trail offers 2 & 5 days of riding on mountains, beach, bog, forestry and country  

Longs Horse Riding  

Longs is a friendly centre with a good selection of horses to suit all riders. Hourly, daily and 3 day trail rides are available at the centre. Longs buy and sell suitable riding horses for clients. The centre is AIRE approved.  

Mount Pleasant Equestrian  

Ireland's leading Riding and Trekking centre in the heart of County Down. Situated within 2000 acres of breathtaking forestry encompassing Castlewellan, Tollymore and the Mountains of Mourne, there's no better way to get away from it all than take to the reigns at Mount Pleasant

And whether you're new to horseriding or you are an experienced rider, Mount Pleasant has just what it takes to get you on the right trek, with all levels of riders and experienced guides to accompany you all the way.

Choose from our standard hour rides or extend your ride to make the most of your visit.  

Moycullen Riding Centre  

At Moycullen Riding Centre, we have horses and ponies to suit all ages and standards, and, a beautiful scenic bog road for trekking.

Lessons given to all ages. A.I.R.E. approved, with a qualified instructor. Put yourself in assured hands and trek your troubles away!