Multi-discipline yards, arena hire and hacking — a base for everything you ride.
Grenaby Estates is an equestrian estate in the south of the Isle of Man. Its equestrian centre runs riding programmes for all levels including disabled riders, and the indoor and outdoor arenas can be hired. The estate also offers five-star holiday cottages, weddings and conference facilities.
Down Royal Racecourse is a horse racing venue at Maze, Lisburn in Northern Ireland. It runs race fixtures through the year, including the Festival of Racing. Tickets, hospitality, sponsorship and venue hire are offered.
The Tiny Pony Parlour is a boutique pony experience based at a family-run stables in the Lune Valley. It offers pony pamper parties, mobile pony parties and educational visits. It also gives private lead-rein riding lessons and pony care lessons for children aged about 4 to 9.
Harness Change is run by Cumbria Rural Academy at Bigland Hall near Ulverston in the Lake District. It offers riding lessons for beginners to competitive riders, hacking, pony rides and Pony Club. It has an indoor arena, an outdoor arena and a jumping paddock, and also runs alternative education, wellbeing and team-building programmes with horses.
Iceford Stables is an AIRE-approved riding centre between Ballina and Enniscrone on the Mayo/Sligo border, open since 2009. It offers group lessons in flatwork, showjumping and cross country for riders from six years up. It also runs countryside and beach treks, pony camps and birthday parties.
Moycullen Riding Centre is a family-run riding centre in Connemara, Co. Galway, operating for over 11 years. It offers riding lessons, one- and two-hour treks, beach rides on Rusheen Bay and camps. Its one- and two-day riding packages include a hotel stay and transfers.
Racecourse in Sligo hosting race meetings through the season. It sells tickets, runs a supporters club and offers corporate facilities.
The Paddocks Riding Centre is a family-run riding centre in the Dublin Mountains near Stepaside, with 45 stables. It offers group and private lessons for children and adults from beginner to competition level. It also runs walk-outs, pony camps and offers livery.
Bartramstown Stables runs horse and pony lease programmes for teens, tweens and adults. Riders get regular riding days, take part in grooming, feeding and stable tasks, and can compete in shows, interschools and Pony Club activities. The yard also holds clinics on horse care, stable management and riding. A short try-it session is offered to match riders with a suitable horse.
Bellewstown Racecourse is a hilltop racecourse in County Meath with about 300 years of history. Its one mile and one furlong left-handed course hosts flat and hurdle racing on nine days across April, July, August and October. It offers general admission and hospitality.
Redcar Racecourse has hosted horse racing since 1872. It stages 18 race meetings a year, including the Two Year Old Trophy and the Zetland Gold Cup. It is also a conference and events venue.
Middleham Racing Tours runs guided tours of the racing town of Middleham in North Yorkshire. Visitors see racing yards where racehorses are trained and meet the teams behind the scenes. Tours are priced per person and can be combined with breakfast or a stay.
Bowes Show is a traditional agricultural show near Barnard Castle, established in 1869. It includes horse and pony showing, working hunter and unaffiliated show jumping classes. Livestock classes, vintage tractors and family entertainment are also part of the day.
Downpatrick Racecourse is a National Hunt racing venue in County Down. It hosts 10 race fixtures a year from March to October. Its flagship meeting is the Ulster National handicap chase.
Clarina Equestrian Centre is a family-run AIRE-approved riding centre in Clarina, Co. Limerick, established in 1979. It offers riding lessons for children and adults, trekking, shows and pony camps. Facilities include an indoor arena, an outdoor sand arena and a cross-country course.
Hagans Croft Equestrian is a family-run yard on a 47-acre farm at Balliesmills, County Down. It offers DIY and full livery in 15 purpose-built stables with two floodlit outdoor arenas. It also hires out its arenas and runs show jumping and working hunter events.
Dundalk Stadium in Co. Louth is an all-weather racecourse hosting flat horse racing and greyhound racing. Racing takes place every Friday and Saturday. Hospitality and dining packages are available.
Deane's Equestrian Centre is an AIRE approved riding centre between Killybegs and Donegal Town. It offers lessons in all disciplines, pony camps, regular dressage and showjumping competitions and livery. Facilities include an indoor school and outdoor sand arena.
Crindle Bespoke is run by the Patterson family near Limavady in Northern Ireland. It offers private guided horseback riding tours, including beach, forest and countryside rides. Experiences can include pony grooming and riding games for families, and proposal or elopement rides. Itineraries are tailored on enquiry.
Kernan Equestrian Centre in Crossmaglen, County Armagh is a family-run centre with indoor and outdoor arenas. It runs showjumping training shows, leagues and qualifiers. Coaching for all levels and arena hire are available.
Kells Equestrian Centre in Co. Meath was founded in 1980 by Rita Dunne and is run with Marita Dunne. It offers instruction, livery, pony camps and show jumping shows. Facilities include all-weather and indoor arenas with access to 150 acres.
Field Farm in Mumby, Lincolnshire, offers holidays where guests bring their own horses. It runs a livery yard with DIY and full livery in American barns. Facilities include indoor and outdoor arenas, a show jumping paddock and a UK Chasers cross country course, with beach riding nearby. Day passes, cottages, caravans and glamping are also available.
S&G Equine Ltd near Ollerton in Shropshire is a livery yard, training centre and competition venue. It offers several livery packages with American barn stabling, an all-weather arena and a cross-country schooling field. It also runs clinics, camps, pony days, competitions and a riding club.
The Scottish National Equestrian Centre at Oatridge in West Lothian is an equestrian venue with an international arena and warm-up arenas. It hosts clinics, show jumping, dressage and the Oatridge Horse Trials. Arenas and stabling can be hired.
