Horse Riding in County Carlow
Carlow offers a choice of horse riding facilities catering for every rider, whether novice or experienced.
The following stables are approved by A.I.R.E. - the Association of Irish Riding Establishments with responsibility for the inspection and registration of horse riding schools.
Carrigbeg
Riding Stables
Carrigbeg, Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow.
Tel : 059-9721962
Contact: Susan Patterson BHSII
Riding lessons available for children and adults from beginners to competition level. Features indoor and outdoor arena and cross country course. Cross country jumping for experienced riders. No trekking. Advance booking essential.
| Location: | 5km from Bagenalstown, 800 metres off the R724 to Myshall. Signposted. |
| Open: | 02.01.05 - 22.12.05.Closed Sundays, Bank Holiday Mondays and August Bank Holiday week. |
| Rates: | Children (over 6 and under 16 years of age) €20.00. Adults €25.00. Senior/students €20.00 Discount for groups of more than four. |
Coole
Equestrian Centre,
Rathvilly, Co. Carlow
Tel: 059-9161000/087-2870984
Website: www.coole-equestrian.com
Email: doyles@coole-equestrian.com
Contact: Stephanie Doyle
Coole Equestrian Centre is situated adjacent to Lisnavagh Estate by the picturesque village of Rathvilly. Personalised attention from the highly qualified owners and staff is assured. Amenities include one of the largest trekking facilities in Leinster with over 500 acres and a range of natural and manmade fences to cater for all level of riding. Pony camps available during Easter, Summer and Autumn school holidays for residential and non-residential. Camp participants enjoy normal camp activities during the day and additional activities at night. Facilities include
- 2 floodlit sand arenas (50m x 30m & 20m x 40m)
- American Barn Stabling
- Changing rooms & Club room
- Outdoor Menage
Services/Activities:
- Lessons - Showjumping/dressage
- Treks & Livery
- Trail rides - Full & half day
- Breaking & Schooling
- Pony Camps & Horse Care
- Residential Pony Camps
- Polocrosse
| Location: | Situated adjacent to Lisnavagh Estate, near the picturesque village of Rathvilly. Signposted. |
| Rates | Available upon request |
Echo
Equestrian Centre
Rahill, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow
Tel: 059-9161577/087-3454081
Contact: Elene Portmann
Riding centre with 18 stables situated on 48 acres, catering for both adults and children. Private tuition on own pony/horse. Show-jumping/dressage, pony camps and trekking also available. A family run business with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Outdoor floodlit arena 40m x 50m.
| Location: | Situated on the N81, 4km from Rathvilly. |
| Open: | Monday to Saturday 10.00 a.m. - 21.00 p.m. |
| Rates: | Adults
€18.00, Children €15.00, Trekking €18.00, Individual
lessons also available. |
