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Horse Riding and Equestrian

Flowerhill Equestrian Centre

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Come Fox Hunting in Ireland.

What can be better than a day's fox hunting in Ireland? The cry of the hounds, the sound of the hunting horn, the thrill of jumping over natural fences, and the sheer style of this equestrian sport is available to everyone at Flowerhill. Why not join us for the fox hunting holiday of a lifetime?

Oliver Walsh is the huntsman with the Co. Roscommon Hunt, and the fox hounds are kennelled at Flowerhill Equestrian Centre in neighbouring Co. Galway. Guests are encouraged to take pre-hunting tuition on the cross country course, to learn hunting horn sounds and to assist Oliver with exercising the hounds around the Flowerhill grounds.

There are over 80 hunting clubs in Ireland and we will be delighted to arrange your fox hunting vacation in Ireland. You can use Flowerhill as your base while visiting fox hunts in the locality.

We have over 50 horses and some ponies for hunting hire, which are a cross between the solid and sensible Irish Draught and the thoroughbred. This results in a sport horse with great jumping ability, common sense and courage. All our horses are hunting veterans, who will take good care of you during your day's hunting. We take particular care to match the rider with the horse best suited to him or her, so that you feel comfortable and safe while having fun. Typically about 50 riders move off with the hounds at each fox hunt meet. In Co Roscommon we have great support from the farmers and local business people. They come out to follow the hunt and join in the craic (Irish word for fun and good times!) in the pub afterwards. You haven't hunted until you've hunted in Ireland!

Milchem Equestrian Centre

Tynagh

Slieve Aughty Riding Centre

Kylebrack West, Loughrea

Horse Riding Holidays Ireland - Come Horse Riding in the West of Ireland and enjoy a memorable riding experience for equestrians of all ages and abilities. Adjacent to more than 2,000 acres of Coillte managed forest, the Slieve Aughty Horse Riding Centre is ideal for a quiet horse riding trek and trail holidays.

The 30x50 all weather sand arena and cross country course offer more exciting and instruction based holidays. You can even bring your own horse on holidays!