short/holiday course in N.I *any recommendations

[dannyboy]

Brig had the idea for me to do an intensive holiday/course at a regional training centre to gain more 24/7 experience - I don't know of any nearby me in the NW of N.Ireland - Even Rep.Of Ireland would be good. Does anyone know of any or have you even been to any ? I might even be able to take danny

[Blonde Donkey]

www.equitour.co.uk/showCountry.asp?countryid=93
www.theirishguide.com/sport_and_leisure/horseriding/horse_riding_intro.html
haven't really looked but some of them looked good

[dannyboy]

Thanks savkins, will give it a wee look

[duckles]

Great idea- any tourist office in the republic would have booklets about equestrian holidays and you'll find loads on the web. I think there are in few (from memory Galway) where you can take your own horse. I was recommended one in WIcklow too but can't remember the name. I know Castlie Leslie in Monaghan is considered very good. You can take your own horse. I think its pricey but looks lovely on their web site. Make out a load of questions and email them or ring with them to everyone. And bring along a friend so you'll have good crack in the evenings

[finefilly]

what type of course do you want to do? there is a place near us called learning to listen that do weekly courses in natural horsemanship but they are really pricey. i would love to do it but i skint i think you have to find your own accommodation as well.

[dannyboy]

Looking for somewhere quite near to home in N.Ireland if at all possible - then I might be able to take 'Danny'. Seen the heavy horse link for Yorkshire by maximum and it looked lovely. Don't really have a lot of cash but even a 3/4 day break would be good. Looked at Castle Lesley in Monaghan - it's really expensive and I'm not sure if they would be as basic as I would require. Anymore suggestions folks?

[duckles]

If you google Horse Riding Holidays Ireland Novice Rider- loads of places come up

[fleabitten]

What about taking Danny to a BHS Ireland Summer Camp at Necarne?? There is either Necarne or Kilkenny and am thinking Necarne would be nearest!! haha!
Here is a link:
www.bhsireland.com/summercamps.asp

[dannyboy]

Thanks for the Necarne link - had thought of that previously but isn't that for really experienced riders? It mentions on the web link that you have to be a bhs gold member etc:, it all sounded a bit too advanced. I would love to be proved wrong because it would be ideal.

[duckles]

www.ehi.ie/calliaghstown/calliaghstown-riding-centre.html says adult tuition holidays a speciality??

[fleabitten]

dunno - will have a look about and see if i can come up with anything - its a sort of riding holiday with tuition isnt it? in N.I or down south? or doesnt matter?

[dannyboy]

Yes a riding holiday with tutition and horse care possibly. Seen a wee article in YH Mag re: Wales and it looked good for novice rider but a bit far to travel to - would prefer somewhere nearer home - some where in N.Ireland or the North of Ireland really.

[maximum]

danny- BHS gold member just means that you have paid more for more cover rather than being any better a rider. they will have classes for all sorts of experiance so why not contact the BHS and ask about it, it has great write ups in the BHS magazine.

www.unicorntrails.com/Europe/Ireland/Instruction%20in%20Ireland/

www.saddle-up.org.uk/Riding-Schools/ireland.htm

[dannyboy]

Thanks mamimum - glad you clarified the gold member thing - can't really get much details about the nearest to me in Enniskillen but have taken the tel no; to ring tomorrow. Thanks for the links, I'm currently having a wee look.