7 Day Horse Riding Holiday in Adare, Munster: Ireland’s Training and Trail Ride
Horse Riding Holiday in Ireland
Hone your skills to advance to the next level, get back into riding after a hiatus, or begin your equestrian adventure - this is the place! Clonshire Equestrian Centre in the lovely town of Adare is well-known for its excellent horses and superior instruction. Sue and Dan offer a customized program that gives special attention to individual needs and goals, but in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Key information
- Horse breed: Irish Draft / Irish Sport horses or Connemara ponies
- Tack: English saddles
- Weight limit: 250 lbs
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Highlights
- 5 days of riding (three hours per day)
- Late afternoon hack out across the magical County Limerick countryside
- Courses feature log jumps, stone walls, varying terrain and water and other obstacles
- Multiple arenas - indoor and outdoor
- An outdoor stadium jump course and cross-country courses
- All horses very athletic, willing, and well-trained
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
Accommodation
Accommodation will be at the Adare Country House B&B. Attention to detail and the personal warmth of the owners will make you comfortable from the moment you walk in the front door.
Program
The husband and wife team of Sue and Dan Foley cater to folks looking to work on the basics or have a week on the formidable cross-country course. The week of training includes several hours each day, as well as the chance to enjoy some active and fun trail rides in the surrounding countryside.
Riding center
Clonshire Equestrian Centre includes multiple indoor and outdoor arenas, an outdoor stadium jump course, cross-country courses, and boarding for 75+ horses. The horses are Irish Draft / Irish Sport horses or Connemara ponies, all very athletic, willing, and well-trained.
You will have the opportunity to ride several different horses a day. The multiple cross-country courses feature log jumps, stone walls, varying terrain, water, and other obstacles. The days will end with a late afternoon hack out across the magical County Limerick countryside.
Training
No strict uniform for riding is required, but all riders should be neatly turned out. Riders can wear whatever is comfortable - breeches, dress boots, or chaps and paddock boots. However, a protective riding hat with a chin strap is compulsory when riding, as well as gloves and a crop, if preferred.
A back protector is recommended for jumping if you normally wear one. It is also a good idea to have a good quality raincoat or wax coat for outdoor riding, although Clonshire has an indoor arena.
Riding ability:
Beginner
You are entirely new to riding or just beginning your journey with horses. You have no or very little experience working with or around horses and have ridden little, if none.
But don’t worry! Active Riding Trips - Equestrian Vacations will have you acquainted, familiar, and mounted in no time. The best trips for you are any of their lesson programs - they cater to all ages and all ability levels.
Intermediate
You have more experience with or around horses. You’ve ridden presently or in the past and are confident at the walk, trot, and canter on a steady horse, or some extended faster cantering on easier terrain. Most of Active Riding Trips - Equestrian Vacations' rides are yours for enjoying - as they have at minimum 50% walking and 50% trotting / cantering.
Advanced
You are an experienced horse person, are comfortable and confident around horses and all aspects of tacking / untacking as necessary, as well as all riding at gaits, including long and fast canters and even some galloping.
Some of Active Riding Trips - Equestrian Vacations' advanced rides may include optional jumps along the way. The best rides for you are the safaris, the ones with longer days in the saddle, or the ones with the most varied terrain, such as in Scotland, etc.
Instructors
Sue and Dan Foley
Sue and Dan offer a customized program that gives special attention to individual needs and goals but in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.
Location
The town of Adare is well-known for its thatched roof cottages, charming shops and lovely dining options. Nestled amidst all that you'll find excellent horses and superior instruction to make a perfect week of riding for any level rider.
Food
Daily breakfast is included. Dietary requirements can be accommodated for vegetarian, GF, etc.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- 5 days of riding (three hours per day)
- Horse and all tack
- Instruction
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- All local taxes
What's not included
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Transfers to Adare
- Daily transfer to / from Clonshire
- Lunches and dinners
- Gratuities at the end of the stay
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Dublin Airport
194 km
Transfer not provided
Shannon Airport
17 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by car
From Shannon Airport, clients can be collected
- By taxi: 1 to three people with luggage for approximately 85 EUR each way
- By minivan: 4 to eight people with luggage for approximately 120€ each way.
- Taxi fares are payable directly to the driver and prices are subject to change.
- Luggage: 2 average-sized pieces of luggage per person
From Clonshire:
- Daily transfers to / from Clonshire by taxi (Active Riding Trips - Equestrian Vacations uses John Carey): 30 EUR per car or 40 EUR by minivan
- Daily car service to / from Clonshire for training: 30 EUR per person, round trip
From Dublin Airport to Adare:
- Transfers: 400 EUR per car
If Active Riding Trips - Equestrian Vacations has arranged for a car service to meet you, the pickup sign will read “Clonshire Equestrian Centre” or will have your name.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 35% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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