Horse riding in Northern Ireland
Horse riding in Northern Ireland is a tradition as old as the hills. Miles and miles of beautiful coastline, loughs, forest and private estates are accessible on horseback in Northern Ireland. There are numerous equestrian centres all over the country catering to all levels of riders from beginners to experienced riders.
The cost of learning how to ride a horse on a holiday in Northern Ireland does not have to be unduly expensive. Most equestrian centres will offer packages for people of all levels and will normally have helmets to fit all sizes of heads.
Some centres also provide pony treking. These sessions can be one or two hours in length and include an experienced guide. What a beautiful way for a family to spend an afternoon! However, beware that Northern Ireland weather can experience all four seasons in one day (possibly even one hour) so you should wear appropriate clothing (ie. layers).
Please ensure that horses are allowed on the beach (your provider should let you know this), but if they are what an experience!
Activity providers and other organisations that can help you with an equestrian experience you will not soon forget include:
Adventure Tours Northern Ireland, Ardstraw, Tyrone
Adventures on Horseback, Castlederg, Tyrone
Ash Lee Riding Centre, Strabane, Tyrone
Ballyknock Riding Centre, Hillsborough, Down
Birr House Riding Centre, Dundonald, Antrim
Blessingbourne Apartments, Fivemiletown, Tyrone
C.T.G. Equestrian, Fintona, Tyrone
Castle Archdale Pony Trekking, Lisnarick, Fermanagh
Cherry Tree Riding Centre, Newtownards, Down
Clearsky Adventure Centre, Downpatrick, Down
Cnocnafeola Centre, Kilkeel, Down
Diamond Lane Equestrian, Portaferry, Down
Drumgooland House Trekking Centre, Seaforde, Down
Dunbrock Stables, Limavady, Londonderry
East Coast Adventure, Rostrevor, Down
East Hope Equestrian Centre, Carryduff, Down
Faughanvale Stables, Greysteel, Londonderry
Galgorm Parks Riding School, Ballymena, Antrim
Gransha Equestrian Centre, Bangor, Down
Hill Farm Riding Centre, Castlerock, Londonderry
Island Equestrian Centre, Coleraine, Londonderry
Islandmagree Riding Centre, Islandmagee, Antrim
Laurel View Stud, Templepatrick, Antrim
Lecale Cottages, Rostrevor Holidays, Rostrevor, Down
Lessans Riding Stable, Saintfield, Down
Lough Neagh Partnership, Ballyronan, Londonderry
Mackenzies Equestrian Centre, Randalstown, Antrim
Maddybenny Stud, Coleraine, Londonderry
Millbridge Riding Centre, Comber, Down
Mossvale Equestrian Centre, Dromara, Down
Mount Pleasant Equestrian Centre, Castlewellan, Down
Mourne Trail Riding Centre, Newcastle, Down
Moy Riding School, Moy, Armagh
Necarne Castle, Irvinestown, Fermanagh
Newcastle Riding Centre, Castlewellan, Down
Sperrins Tourism, Moneymore, Londonderry
The Rainbow Equestrian Centre, Islandmagee, Antrim
Tours N Trails, Sheriffs Mountain, Londonderry
Tullymurray Equestrian Centre, Downpatrick, Down
Tullynewbank Stables, Glenavy, Antrim
Welcome Ireland, Coleraine, Londonderry
