Horseback Riding Holidays in Galway Ireland.

Programme D Available: Mid March to Mid September, 3 - 4 days riding, Thursday to Monday. €437 Self Catering, €500 Bed and Breakfast. Click here for details.

This program is suitable for riders who can Trot, Canter and Gallop Confidently, experience cross country jumping not necessary, training for those wishing to improve their cross country jumping will be provided for all levels.

  • Included 4 nights accommodation (see below for description)
  • 10 hours horse riding, including show jumping lesson Special training for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders in cross country jumping.

Arrive afternoon /evening -- light hack including some jumping (1 hour)

  • Day 1 Cross country jumping and instruction x 2 sessions (10.00a.m. and 1.30p.m.)
  • Day 2 Show jumping and cross country lesson x 2 sessions (10.00a.m. and 1.30p.m.)
  • Day 3 Cross country jumping and instruction x 2 sessions. (10.00a.m. and 1.30p.m.)
  • Optional Day 3: Mid september to to 1 st April, drag hunt with hounds throughout Flowerhill estate and adjoining, including farewell dinner party in Flowerhill house (groups + 5 only )

Depart morning after.

Total Cost

Oak lodge bed and breakfast Portumna, (transfers arranged) including riding programme and pack lunch.     €500        + €10 per night single supplement.

OR

Basic self catering in Flowerhill house and including riding programme  €437  + (€50  for hunt and dinner)

Programme C Available all year weather permitting, 2 days riding €250 Self Catering, €268 Bed and Breakfast. Click here for details.

This program is suitable for riders who can Trot, Canter and Gallop Confidently, experience cross country jumping not necessary, training for those wishing to improve their cross country jumping will be provided for all levels.

  • Included: 1 night accommodation (see below for description)
  • 2 days horse riding: (6 hours horse riding, 1 optional show jumping lesson included in 6 hours riding can be arranged) Special training for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders cross country jumping.

Total Cost

Riding programme with bed and breakfast (inc packed lunch)   Oak lodge Portumna  (transfers arranged)     €268    (+ €10 per night single supplement)

Riding programme with basic self catering in Flower hill   €250

Programme F Available: Mid March to Mid September, 6 days riding. €800 Self Catering, €975 Bed and Breakfast.. Click here for details.

This program is suitable for riders who can Trot, Canter and Gallop Confidently, experience cross country jumping not necessary, training for those wishing to improve their cross country jumping will be provided for all levels.

Riders are advised to be reasonably horse riding fit for this week long "jumping confidence" programme.

6 days horse riding (18 to 20 hours riding, special training for beginners and advanced riders will be provided.

Horse riding includes:

  • Cross Country jumping
  • Cross country pub ride
  • Riding out with hounds during hound exercise
  • Show jumping lesson
  • (sometimes extra horse exercise rides available)
Shopping trip to tack shop can be arranged.

7 nights accommodation (see below for description)

Total Cost 

Riding programme including accommodation (sharing) in Oak Lodge bed and breakfast        €975 (inc packed lunch) (+ €10 per night single supplement)

 Riding programme including  accommodation (sharing) in  Basic self catering in Flowerhill    €800 

Programme L Teenager programme 12 – 16 yr olds 6 days riding €795 . Click here for details.

This program is educational and fun, it is suitable for riders who can Trot, Canter and Gallop Confidently, experience cross country jumping not necessary, training for those wishing to improve their cross country jumping will be provided for all levels, teenagers are expected to help tack and groom  etc. 

Included
7 nights full board accommodation (see below for description)
 6 days riding -- 18 hours horse riding, including show jumping lesson
Special training for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders  cross country jumping, (50 – 80  jumps per day)

 

  • Arrive  afternoon /evening – light hack out.
  • Each day includes a variety of
  • Cross country jumping and instruction  x  2 sessions (10.00a.m. and 1.30p.m.)
  • Show jumping  and xcountry lesson x 2 sessions (10.00a.m. and 1.30p.m.)
  • Pub ride – and out with hounds (exercise) on horse back..
  • Shopping trip to tack shop organised midweek.

Full board accommodation (sharing) in Flowerhill house.

Total cost
 Full board including riding programme.     €795     (English lessons + €180  for 10 hours)
 One adult caretaker  leader  or instructor, free of charge  with group of 7 teenagers or more

 

Weekend hunting programme B , Hunting season 10th October to 1st March, €385 Self Catering, €450 Bed and Breakfast. Click here for details.

Includes: Friday afternoon / evening to Monday morning (programme also available mid week) 3 Nights Bed and Breakfast accommodation in Oak Lodge Portumna, (approx. 8 minutes from Flowerhill House, transfers to and from accommodation to Flowerhill included)

Itinary

  • Arrive Friday afternoon /evening – light ride out including some xcountry jumping (1 hour)
  • Saturday: hunting with East Galway foxhounds hounds or Ormond foxhounds
  • Sunday: hunting with Co Roscommon foxhounds hounds.
  • Monday: morning depart

Cap Fees Not Included:

  • East galway hunt €100 pp
  • Ormond hunt €60 pp
  • Co Roscommon hunt €100 pp

Total cost

€480 + €10 per night single supplement, (not including Cap fee )

 

 

Bring your horse on holidays:

Why not bring your horse or pony on holiday to Flowerhill Equestrian centre, avail of 250 acres of beautiful =rounds, over 150 jumping elements ranging in size from 80 centimetres to our one star course. School your horse, or join in with our guests on the cross country rides, training will be available should you request it. Accommodation can be provided for both horse and rider. prices are available on request.

Description of accommodation:

Oak Lodge: Bed and Breakfast approx. 8 minutes drive from Flowerhill House see www.oaklodgeportumna.ie situated in the town of Portumna, owned and managed by Mary Lynch. Mary has been providing accommodation for our clients for over ten years, our guests find the accommodations spotlessly clean, and the majority of the rooms are en-suite, one minute walk from the centre of Portumna where there are a selection of pubs and restaurants.

Evening meals are not provided with our programmes, guests can choose from Chinese, Italian, fast food restaurants or Irish Pub food, see www.portumna.net