The second form of trail riding, based trails, is specially designed for those riders who wish to stay at one accommodation venue for the duration of their holiday. For these riders, daily transfers to and from start or finish points are provided, so that, as with post to post riding , a new route can be followed each day. Riding Centres Residential and non-residential Our riding centres offer a wide range of facilities, catering for every rider, whether novice or experienced, regardless of age. Most centres have ponies or horses available for trekking and riding out over farmlands, mountain and forest trails and along quiet sandy beaches. From the beginner to the top showjumper, Ireland is the place to learn to ride.
Most schools offer private tuition, and a variety of courses are available throughout the country.
There are many residential riding centres offering horse riding holidays in a variety of accommodation including manor style country house, luxury hotel and farmhouse. Some specialise in hunting, others offer tuition and cross country, all with a splendid variety of countryside in which to enjoy your riding holiday. All will arrange for other activities on request such a s golf, fishing, visits to stud farms, or a day at the races. The reservations team at Enjoy Ireland Holidays will be happy to advise on accommodation close to several riding centres, and will be also with reservations. Unaccompanied children are also catered for at some centres.