Horse Riding Lessons
We have been teaching both young and old to ride horses and ponies for more than 25 years.
Horse riding lessons at Slieve Aughty Centre, Galway, Ireland.
Slieve Aughty Riding Centre has taught both young and old to ride horses and ponies for over 25 years.
We have over 20 horses and ponies to suit all riding levels for horse riding lessons in Galway.
Our Horseback Riding Lessons in Galway are taught by qualified instructors. They combine arena exercises, theory and trekking.
Pony rides to the Enchanted Forest and lead rein treks are available for young riders.
Horse Riding Lessons in Galway are for:
Beginners and Advanced Riders Ages 5-95 looking to be safe, have fun and learn to work with, and ride horses.
Horse riding lessons are currently offered from Wednesday to Sunday.
Group lessons are 1 hour in length and riders are asked to arrive about 1/2 hour ahead of time to prepare their horse.
Alternatively, you can bring your own horse and work to improve the two of you!
We also offer 30 and 40-minute private sessions on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Suitable for beginners and advanced riders
Call for more information: +353 (090) 974 5246
Children’s Horse Riding Lessons
Known as the Mountain Trotters, children’s lessons focus on safety, learning and fun.
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Children must be at least 7 to participate in any riding activities.
Each lesson is 2 hours in length.
The first hour includes supervised instruction in grooming, tacking up/care of tack and handling and leading a pony safely.
The second hour is the riding hour.
Riding lessons for children in Galway vary each week depending on the group’s needs, weather and children’s requests.
Games, vaulting, treks, natural horsemanship and theory are all included in the Mountain Trotters programme.
Pony rides to the Enchanted Forest and 35-40 minute lead reins can be booked for children who do not wish to take lessons.
Children also have the opportunity to pursue Mountain Trotters Levels, which include riding skills and knowledge.
We will offer the tests four times a year, lessons and theory days are designed to work towards level testing.
This is a great way for kids to increase their ability and have a goal to work towards each week.
Children over 12 can apply to be a senior mountain trotter and help during the busy Saturday.
This is an excellent way to learn a lot about caring for, and handling horses.
Many of our Mountain Trotters have been coming to Slieve Aughty Centre for many years, and have made wonderful human and equine friends.
We frequently have other events going on that are great fun for the kids, such as Summer and Halloween Pony Camp, that are great value.
Check out our Upcoming Events Calendar to see what’s coming up, or give us a ring.
Children’s Horse Riding Lesson Rates:
Mountain Trotters €35 each or €150 for 5 lessons
Pony Ride to the Enchanted Forest €15
Lead Rein €25*
Private Arena Lesson €30 (30 minutes) and €40 (40 minutes)*
* September 1st to May 31st. Summer rates apply in June, July and August.
Adult Horse Riding Lessons
Adults participate in arena flatwork or jumping horse riding lessons with a qualified instructor at Slieve Aughty Riding Centre.
Adults may avail of lessons in small groups or privately.
Horse Riding Lesson Rates:
Arena Lessons (flatwork and jumping):
Group: €35 per lesson (1 hour)
Private: €30 (30 minutes) and €40 (40 minutes) per lesson*
Cross Country
Group: €45*
Slieve Aughty Centre frequently offers courses, clinics and special equestrian events that might interest adult riders, such as the BHS Horse Owner’s Course or Centered Riding clinics.
Check out our Upcoming Events Calendar to see what’s coming up.
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- Create an account for the riders(s).
- Choose Slieve Aughty Riding Centre as your favourite stable.
- Check out all the options on the calendar.
- Choose single lessons, 5 class stablecards, or 10 class stablecards.
- 5 and 10-class stablecards are discounted rates.
- Sibling cards are offered at a discount for families.
- Book up to 6pm the evening before the day of the riding lesson.
- Cancellations 24 hours before the day of the lesson automatically refund to your stablecard to be used for another date.
- Cancellations within 24 hours forfeit your fee.
- Stablecards expire 3 months from purchase.
- Please note we do not cancel horse riding for inclement weather.
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Important Info
- Wellies and warm clothing advised.
- In the warm summer months we recommend long trousers.
- No open-toed shoes are allowed (children and adults) in the stable yard.
- We operate a "leave No Trace" policy. All litter must be disgarded responsibly