| Ireland is known for having a lively and happy | | | | your favourite scenery you are able to go horse |
| atmosphere and people who are welcoming and | | | | riding amongst some of the most stunning backdrops |
| friendly. There are many traditions associated with | | | | Ireland has to offer from the range of coastal |
| the Irish culture, travelling, music and singing, drinking | | | | mountains to low central plains. The centres are |
| and horses. There have always been a relationship | | | | located in most counties and each offers a wide |
| between the Irish and horses because of the | | | | variety of equestrian based activities. |
| agricultural background of the isle but it continues | | | | There are several schools that can offer lesson in |
| with Irish jockey's winning the Grand National three | | | | English Language suitable for 12 year olds and over |
| years in a row the relationship has never diminished. | | | | especially for international clients with instructors |
| There are over 25 racecourses in Ireland with 300 | | | | qualified in International studies and Communication |
| meeting annually and many horse sale shows including | | | | studies and have TEFL certificates. Some stables |
| Goffs, with the premium of Irish horse stock on | | | | specialize in adults only (30 years and over) who are |
| display. There is also horse fairs to go to including the | | | | beginners offering up to two weeks intensive training |
| Dublin Horse Show which is the largest but many of | | | | to kick start a new hobby. This type of centres tend |
| the smaller fairs have just as much to offer. Ireland | | | | to have more quiet relaxing and even romantic |
| also boast a purpose built attraction, The Dartfield | | | | atmospheres and lessons are given on a one to one |
| Horse Museum to explore the relationship between | | | | or very small groups with riding instructors constantly |
| man and horse through the interactive activities and | | | | present for your safety. |
| exhibits. | | | | Particular centres can offer a combination of golfing |
| The spectacular scenery and natural beauty of the | | | | and horse riding for your stay with prestigious and |
| isle means this is the perfect place to enjoy horse | | | | challenging golf courses to enjoy. The natural lay of |
| riding at whatever level of experience you have. | | | | the land has created some stunning features to |
| Novices are welcome along with experienced and | | | | enhance to scenery of your golfing and horse riding |
| expert riders and holidays can be catered to suit all. | | | | pleasures. There are also holiday farms who offer |
| There are a huge range of equestrian holidays | | | | horse riding as an activity alongside a working farm |
| available with stables offering their unique situations | | | | which would be especially exciting for children or |
| and interpretation the horse riding holiday. Certain | | | | animal lovers who can enjoy the life style of the |
| centres will have a target audience in mind but most | | | | farm. |
| can cater to a varying range of customer from | | | | If you're looking for a holiday with horses and want |
| beginner to expert and young to old. | | | | to enjoy a unique and cultural experience then |
| Over the last twenty years many horse riding | | | | selecting an Irish horse riding holiday is the ideal rural |
| facilities have linked up to create a touring circuit and | | | | tranquil and beautiful setting. More information is |
| have become internationally renowned. Whatever | | | | available through the Irish tourist board. |