trekking in north county dublin?

whitser

my little one is mad to go horse riding. but lessons are a bit expensive for us so i'd like to maybe go for a trek with her. is there anywhere in north county dublin or south louth, meath area thats good place for a decent trek.

SandraG

Try Kinsealy Riding Centre or Broadmeadows in Ashbourne Co.Meath - both great!
Also if you go down to some stables sometimes they have children there helping muck out, tack up, groom etc etc in exchange for cheap or sometimes free lessons, maybe your little un could do that?

whitser

thanks for that. i'll try ashbourne first,its a bit nearer. she's horse mad. but with irish dancing,swimming etc...paying for lessons just isnt viable at the moment.

SandraG

Well Broadmeadows are brilliant! i horseshare there and get private lessons, they have 100 acres of hacking area and have brill ponies/horses. Hope you have fun! :-)

whitser

rang 2 places today inc broadmedows and neither did trekking and have to say neither were very helpfull or pleasant on the phone.

LungeLady

There is a new trekking centre opened up between leixlip and dunboyne - you can get them at <snip> they cater specifically for trekking

katiemac

Does anybody know of a good riding stables in the area above that does trekking, cross country?
I have heard that some stables are closing due to the high cost of insurance cover for their visitors.

Eshaness

It's a good few years since I've been there but there is a small AIRE registered yard in Oldtown, Co. Dublin (near Ashbourne) which at this time of year ran treks out across the stubble fields, jumping a few ditches aswell on the way. They're in the phone book- might be worth giving them a ring. They do a lot of lessons and hacks for kids aswell and have kids helping out for the day to get a free ride on the ponies.

AIMEE")

ashtown stables in dublin do treking out in the phionex park. They are right bside it.

DAHegarty

I'm trying to get in touch with Ashtown Stables also but the numbers I have found doesn't seem to work. Does anybody have a number for them?

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DAHegarty wrote: »

I'm trying to get in touch with Ashtown Stables also but the numbers I have found doesn't seem to work. Does anybody have a number for them?

If anybody does have the number can they please avoid posting it in the thread and PM DAHegarty instead. Thanks

ann81

I've been to Ravensdale Lodge in Louth and found them very good, nice horses for riders of all sizes and experience, plenty of different treks in beautiful scenery.

For contact just google ravensdale lodge.

rav1410

I know it's further north then the first thread wanted, but Ravensdale Lodge, Co. Louth is fantastic. I trained to be an instructer in the UK & came over to Ireland 7 yrs ago (unfortunately working in an office since), and have searched high and low for a top rate stables with top class horses in the area. Ravensdale is certainly both. The location is just breath taking but it is the quality of the horses that speaks for itself. I haven't been there often due to lack of time, but every time I've been I've found the staff most friendly and helpful, the place immaculate, and the horses very well cared for and schooled. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place to anyone, whether they are experienced or not, whatever they want to do.

Tanzanite

you could try www.leinsterlodgeequestriancentre.com in Maynooth. They do trekking and have xc course

Mr.Helpful

Hey!

Have you tired Thorton Park Equestrian Park, Im nearly sure they do trekking!
Check out their website: http://www.thorntonpark.ie/