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Horse Riding Holidays
in Ireland
Come hunting in the West of 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.
We are fortunate that the registered fox
hounds for the
Co. Roscommon hunt
are kennelled at Flowerhill. Led by the Flowerhill-based
huntsman, Oliver Walsh, this hunt meets every Sunday and
alternate Wednesdays. Typically about 50 riders move off
with the hounds at each meet. Nothing beats the thrill of
click clack clinking of the horses hooves on the road as we
move off to draw the first covert! We have great support
from the farmers and locals in Co Roscommon, who come out to
follow the hunt and join in the craic (Irish word for fun
and good times!) in the pub afterwards.
We have over
20 horses available for hire to the Co Roscommon Hunt and
the East Galway Hunt. Our horses 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.
Tally Ho!
For the
novice, pre-hunt instruction is available, usually the day
before the hunt. You can ride out on our cross country
course, over natural fences, and get to know your horse. 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. Oliver will inform you on the hunting
horn sounds and hunting etiquette,
There are over 80 hunting clubs in Ireland - foxhounds,
harriers and staghounds - so you can use Flowerhill as your
base while visiting many hunts that are within a couple of
hours drive.
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