Horseback riding vacations in Ireland

Horseback riding is big in Ireland and Hidden Trails has found some of the best horseback vacations for you. Ireland is home to the famed Connemara ponies (originating from the region of the same name), and the country's Irish Hunters are equally acclaimed. Regionally, the Irish countryside has a lot to offer - Kerry's highlands promise mountain tracks and beach horse rides; whilst the Donegal area is famed for its stunning country farms and hunting opportunities. Ireland also abounds with history and heritage, and many people travel there to reconnect with their distant Irish heritage Join us in Ireland for the horse riding holiday of a lifetime! 

The ‘Emerald Isle’ has a long and established horse riding history, and is one of the best places to experience the joys of unbounded countryside riding. You’ll find many of our Irish horse riding vacations involve rides in the rolling Irish countryside, often across farmlands. Those riders who are fond of cross country riding will find there are many excellent opportunities for jumping and hunting. 

Many local horse breeds are featured in our Irish horse rides, including the Irish Hunter, Irish Cob and Connemara. Connemara ponies are a very popular trail riding breed, whilst more advanced riders may like to head out on the hunting or cross country trail with a sport horse. 

Horse riding opportunities in Ireland are diverse and varied, and cater for all levels of rider – from beginners to seasoned equestrians. 

In the areas of Connemara, Galway, Sligo, Donegal and Kerry you will find some excellent coastal and hill trail riding, as well as three day eventing courses. These areas also abound with historic buildings, mountain ranges and long sandy beaches. 

Those looking for a luxury horse riding vacation may wish to try Castle Leslie, in Monaghan. This secluded 1000 acre estate is one of only 30 Irish castles still run by the original family. Here you can relax in 4-star comfort, explore the countryside on horse back, or embark on an exhilarating cross country ride on the estates own cross country course. 

For those riders wishing to enhance their equestrian skills, the Offaly Equestrian Centre (just out of Dublin) runs equestrian clinics for novice to advanced riders, and focuses their riding lessons mainly on cross country eventing.




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Trail Ride

4 days

Celtic Trail | Great Britain

Auf vergessenen Wegen durch die Hochebenen von Wales

rider, 4 days, full board, doube room

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1507,- EUR
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Trail Ride

4 days

Celtic Trail | Great Britain

rider, 4 days, full board, doube room

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1507,- EUR
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Trail Ride

6 days

Cambrian Mountain Trail | Great Britain

Von den Bergen an die spritzige Küste von Wales (6 Tage)

rider, 6 days, full board, double room

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 2783,- EUR
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Trail Ride

6 days

Cambrian Mountain Trail | Great Britain

rider, 6 days, full board, double room

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 2783,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Atlantic riding week for families | Ireland

Dieses Programm ist für Familien mit 4 Personen (2 Erwachsene & 2 Kinder) geeignet.

8 days, apartment, no meals, riding

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 3265,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Atlantic riding week for families | Ireland

8 days, apartment, no meals, riding

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 3265,- EUR
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Centre Based Ride

8 days

Atlantic riding week | Ireland

Reiterhof an Irlands traumhafter Nordwestküste mit Unterricht und Strandritten - Auch für Familien

8 days, apartment, no meals, riding

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 3265,- EUR
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Centre Based Ride

8 days

Atlantic riding week | Ireland

8 days, apartment, no meals, riding

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 3265,- EUR
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Centre Based Ride

7 days

Atlantic riding week | Ireland

Reiterhof an Irlands traumhafter Nordwestküste

riding week, 7 days, hotel, dbl, AP

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 2040,- EUR
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Centre Based Ride

7 days

Atlantic riding week | Ireland

riding week, 7 days, hotel, dbl, AP

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 2040,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Sligo Equitation Centre | Ireland

Basisunterricht, allgem. Reitausbildung oder Springen Plus Englischunterricht an qualif. Sprachschule

english&riding. dorm, half board

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1315,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Sligo Equitation Centre | Ireland

english&riding. dorm, half board

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1315,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Sligo Equitation Centre | Ireland

How to learn English AND have lots of fun!

english&jump advanced, dorm, full board

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1575,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Sligo Equitation Centre | Ireland

english&jump advanced, dorm, full board

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1575,- EUR
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Trail Ride

4 days

Killarney Reeks, 4 days Mini trails | Ireland

Der berühmte "Ring of Kerry" im milden Südwesten Irlands

Rider,double room, halfboard

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1095,- EUR
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Trail Ride

4 days

Killarney Reeks, 4 days Mini trails | Ireland

Rider,double room, halfboard

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1095,- EUR
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Trail Ride

4 days

Killarney Reeks Trail | Ireland

Sandstrände, durch Irlands höchstes Gebirge, sanft ins Meer abfallende Hügel, Ritt im Killarney Reeks Nationalpark

Rider,double room, halfboard

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1095,- EUR
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Trail Ride

4 days

Killarney Reeks Trail | Ireland

Rider,double room, halfboard

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1095,- EUR
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Centre Based Ride

8 days

Riding Centre County Galway | Ireland

Basisunterricht, Springen, auch Cross-Country und Ausritte

Jumping course 8 days

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1095,- EUR
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Centre Based Ride

8 days

Riding Centre County Galway | Ireland

Jumping course 8 days

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 1095,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Riding Centre County Galway | Ireland

Für Reiter, die ihre reiterlichen Fähigkeiten verbessern möchten.

Horsemanship & Riding

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 680,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Riding Centre County Galway | Ireland

Horsemanship & Riding

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 680,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Riding Centre County Galway | Ireland

Englischkurse, Dressur, Springen, Cross-Country und Sternritte

County Galway, 8 days, dbl. room, AP

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 565,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Riding Centre County Galway | Ireland

County Galway, 8 days, dbl. room, AP

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 565,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Riding Centre County Galway | Ireland

Dieser Trail besteht aus abwechslungsreichen Sternritten mit 18-25 Std. im Sattel

County Galway, 8 days, dbl. room, AP

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 565,- EUR
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Riding Holidays

8 days

Riding Centre County Galway | Ireland

County Galway, 8 days, dbl. room, AP

Saddle & Tack: Classic
Price from 565,- EUR
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