Many visitors see Ireland as a lush green island, full of thatched cottages, pubs, music, wit and poetry. The relaxed good humor of the people still make Ireland one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. But interestingly enough, more people of Irish descent live in the U.S. than in Ireland itself!
The people have a genuine love of old folk legends and epic poetry and songs. Music is a national passion from the rock of U2 and the Cranberries to the folk music of Clannad, the Chieftains and Mary Black. But the biggest passion in Ireland is for horse racing and breeding.
Ireland’s breeders and trainers are masters of their trade and enjoy astonishing international success for such a small country. Whether you want to have an enjoyable trail ride through the rolling sheep dotted hillsides or practice your jumping or cross country skills, Ireland has some of the best horses and opportunities for riders of all levels. You may even try your hand at fox hunting if you wish.
Ireland’s Mount Juliet estate offers riders an opportunity to train under British Horse Society certified instructors, enjoy trail rides along the 14 miles of trails on the state, catch a fresh trout in the River Nore, shoot sporting clays or play golf on Mount Juliet’s excellent Par 72 Jack Nicklaus designed course, which has hosted [...]
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The Irish are long known for their expertise and knowledge of all things “horse”. This trip offers you one of the longtime favorite trail rides in Ireland, featuring a wide variety of Irish landscape and the best variety to be found.
Nestled in the foothills of the Slieve Aughty Mountains, your wonderful Irish Sport Horse or [...]
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Featured in The New York Times, this ride is a great chance to hone your skills to advance to the next level, get back into riding after a hiatus or begin the equestrian adventure.
The Clonshire Equestrian Centre in the lovely town of Adare is well known for its excellent horses and superior instruction. The husband [...]
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