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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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