Top 10 Horseback Riding Tours in County Galway, Western Ireland

Based in Oughterard, Co. Galway – only 25 minutes north of Galway City at the “Gateway to Connemara”. Our Centre is located on the Rusheeny road, just outside the town of Oughterard, and is nestled between beautiful hills, mountains and the shores of Lough Corrib. We offer a full range of services including trekking, lessons, showjumping leagues, pony camps, breaking and training, livery and stud. For those interested in the native Connemara Pony, our yard has a large selection of Connemara ponies with champion showing, ridden and showjumping stallions at stud and the opportunity to hear about the history and development of this versatile pony from the yards owner, Roger Joyce. Roger is from a long line of Connemara breeders and stallion custodians. He is also an experienced horse and rider trainer and an international Connemara Pony Judge.

Welcome to our TripAdvisor page. I am Oliver Walsh and for the past 15 years I have welcomed visitors from all over the world to Flowerhill Equestrian Centre in Co Galway, Ireland. Visitors come for the hospitality, willing and fit horses, extensive cross country horseback riding facilities and relaxed and happy atmosphere. Flowerhill is based in 250 acres of beautiful east Galway country side. We are surrounded by the best possible cross country horse riding land - green fields, woods, the Kilcrow river, and wonderful wildlife. You can gallop across open fields, swim through the lake and splash in the Kilcrow river, scaring away the fish as you go. Our fences are a mixture of natural logs, stone walls, ditches and a variety of man made obstacles, including giant bananas! Most of the 150 fences include 2 or more options, so whether you are a nervous novice or confident competitor, we will cater for your needs. The riding standard varies from novice cross sountry, through intermediate, right up to advanced open. All riders need to be confident at walk trot and canter, therefore Flowerhil is not for the absolute beginner.Ride with us by the hour, a full day of 2 or 3 rides per day, or stay with us and chill out for a week or more. Rides usually go out daily at 10.00am and 1.30pm, and we change the rides to suit our customers needs. Horse riding variations include show jumping and dressage tuition, cross country workshops, exercising the hounds and hacking down to the local pub, where there are stabling facilities while we enjoy a pint and toasted sandwich. Private cross country or show jumping clinics for an individual rider can also be arranged. Over the years many of customers return again and again to enjoy the fun.

JT Equestrian prepares riders for hunting in Ireland by organising hunt clinics. Also available for coaching and training of horses and riders.

Transport yourself back in time and visit the Island the way it was meant to be seen, A beautiful place with amazing scenery which is peaceful and Tranquillity a relaxing ride. shorter tours from anything from 30 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes longest tour is over 3 hours. The magic of the horse drawn carriage ride starts when the horse trots off to show you the many sights throughout. You will enjoy this trip to the harmony of clip clopping, the rolling wheels and the tinkling sounds of the harness. Our driver is your guide and will talk you through many of the beautiful sights the Island has to offer and a typical trip presents Tours to the famous Cliffs dun aonghasa. old churches, kilmurvy beach, Aran seal colony and much more this beautiful island of Inis Mor has to offer.

Moycullen Riding Centre is situated near Galway city, in the magnificent surroundings of the Connemara countryside. They offer one and two hour treks along bog roads and across mountains. Or why not try their beach ride on Rushing Bay off Galway Bay. Private and group lessons for beginners also available with qualified B.H.S.A.I instructor.

Here at Feeney's Equestrian Centre we provide treks through local fields which are typical landscape of Connemara. It a scenic trek with rare flora and fauna and is ideal for people who want a short escape from traffic and politics. As a school, we are aware of how scary it can be riding an animal through fields and so we always take great care in matching you with an appropriate horse or pony to suit your confidence and abilities. We will give you a short tutorial and bring you around our outdoor arena before taking you out on the roads. For the more experienced riders, we can give you an opportunity to have a trot or canter in the outdoor arena after you return from the trek. If you have any other enquiries please do not hesitate to call