Itinerary... 5/5 Guide... 5/5…read morePrice... 5/5 Jillian is the woman who does it all! She has a wealth of information and can navigate the country lanes of Warwick, all while driving stick. Out of my 5 Irish tours, this was by far my favorite. This is the perfect little trip just outside Dublin. Be prepared to have the group split up between horseback riding, hiking, and another short activity. We participated in horseback through Killigar Stables and had a great time. We made a lunch stop in a little town at Poppy's Country Kitchen.

Highly recommend!! Tour picked us up at convenient location in Dublin. We horseback riders were…read moretaken to Killegar stables for a great ride through countryside and forest. Horses were perfect. Stable provides helmets and boots. (Those horrible ballistic riding vests are NOT required--thankfully). You are in Ireland so be prepared to ride in an English saddle and direct rein your horse (no western style neck reining). Notify tour if you prefer walk/trot or wish to belong to a canter group. While I'm capable of a gallop, I preferred choosing a leisurely walk/trot. Non riders are taken to other activities while we rode. We joined up again for lunch, which we chose to eat at Poppy's cafe and sit outside in the beautiful courtyard. Bring cash (Euros) if possible for these small businesses although they happily accept cards as well. Then the tour resumed through the Wicklow hills/mountains, stopping several times including a stop at Guiness Lake. Driver/guide was excellent!! (Tip: make sure to get all restrooming done before the drive begins as I don't recall places to stop en route) Lovely van tour ending at Glendalough where there is a place for refreshments, toilets, a bit of shopping. Also there's time to walk through the monastery ruins and walk to the lake, which is stunning. Price is reasonable for all that is included. We were returned to Dublin timely. Overall, a great experience, especially for horseback riders as these horses are not the "nose to tail" lethargic horses so often found in the US. very enjoyable day!

i really love this equestrian center and if you want to learn how to ride there are many many…read moredifferent classes to suit all ages and abilities. they even have a novice class for adults like me and an indoor arena so as nobody can see me if i wobble or fall off at the canter! there is ponyplay on mondays for children around 8 and over, ponyclub for 4 to 8 year olds to get them used to being around ponies. the ponyplay includes management and learning about how to put on a bridle, saddle, about the different types of horses etc so very educational and fun!

I love this place, the horses are beautiful and very well trained, I was really happy to see that…read morethere was an indoor and outdoor arena which are both huge! Everyone is so nice and helpful. They have different classes to suit all ages and capabilities which I find really good. I just started taking lessons here and I have ben really happy with everything. I have still to learn my way around but everyone is so helpful. Only problem I had was finding it but once you have the right directions its fine

Experience.... 5/5 Horse Temperament... 4.5/5…read moreRoute... 4/5 What a beautiful day in Ireland. The sun was shining the sights were breath taking. The stable managers were very helpful in matching horse to rider and helping with getting on. I was very happy to have the extended ride and the trek was worth it! The route was super muddy because of rain earlier in the night. For about half the trip, we didn't have an exact path and wove through the forest/countryside. The horses were definitely exhausted by the end of our journey, but continued to respond fairly well to requests.

Really cool experience with my kids at the lesson today with breathtaking views during our trek…read moreafter the lesson. Killegar Stables is a magnificent equestrian center. We really enjoyed Sunday. Thank-you to all of the friendly team and dedicated management for making our time so much fun. The views from the cross-country course were spectacular and the expertise of the management is evident from the get-go as safety is the top priority. Andrew. 31st March 2019.

My son and I had theeeeee best experience here! Beautiful scenery, very pleasant ride, & our guide…read morewas AMAZING nothing short of personable. He was very patient with us new riders and I recommend this to anybody who wants to view the gorgeous Irish countryside while traversing the land on a kind steed. 10/10 experience!

Ray was amazing. Had the best day ever.I felt so relaxed and can't wait to do it again.I haven't…read morerode a horse in years.It was the best experience. Ray knows how to put you at ease so that you get the best put of the day. I look forward to doing this again real soon. A fantastic hour in a half.

Really enjoyed my afternoon here. We went on a Sunday ride out for beginners…read more They thought us the basics and brought us out on their land. Would have liked to do more but we had a young child in the group so they didn't push it much which was a pity. Would definitely return though and hopefully do more. 3 stars with the potential to increase!

Absolutely wonderful. I came out from California with two friends for the first time. Though we all…read morehad vastly different experience levels, and though the weather was VERY uncooperative, we still managed to have an incredible ride with Maeve as our guide. Solid basic instruction, excellent horses, safe conditions, and lots of fun stories about the landscape and folklore along the way. Would definitely go back!

We are from the USA and three of us took a private beginner's trail ride out of The Paddocks Riding…read moreCenter. The horses were beautiful and well cared for, the staff was knowledgeable and kind, and the views were spectacular! Highly recommend making a visit to this beautiful farm and taking a ride.

I've been a part of the Paddocks Riding Centre community since 2008, and have loved every single…read moreminute of it. During the last 15 years, my childhood, teenage years and now early 20's have been sculpted by the amazing experiences I have had with the other riders at the school, the instructors, the staff and of course the incredible horses and ponies. You will not find nicer horses or ponies anywhere else, all with unique personalities and the most loving nature. An undefinable amount of care and attention goes into each horse and pony every day, and only the most dedicated staff are present at any given time. Perfect place for children, adults, families or anyone looking to have a new kind of adventure in their life!

Great place for adults and kids to.learn alot about horses and to ride would ho anywhere else the…read moreyard is so big and da places he take yas I wow xx

From the owner: Dunany Equestrian Centre is located on the 18th century Dunany house estate 365 acres,…read more Sand arenas, stabling court yard, livery, DIY livery, show jumping, dressage, Cross country course, children riding lessons, audit riding lessons, pony camps, summer camps, private beach, tack rooms, treck & trails.

My partner booked a horse riding lesson for me as a birthday gift. Unfortunately, when we arrived…read moreat the location after driving an hour, no one was present to greet us. We attempted to call and knock on the door for about half an hour but received no response. We later tried to get in touch regarding a refund, but unfortunately never heard back. This experience was very disappointing and felt unprofessional.

Have never delt with a more rude person in all my life. I…read morephoned to book a small group in and was given a price over the phone. I was later confirming the booking by text and the price changed, when I queried the price difference the owner of phone 0879536914 got immediately angry and said he no longer wanted my business. Absolute cowboys!!! Do not book with them!!!! Plenty of other places to go horse riding in the area.

Out in the cold on a bright February morning is no place for a woman of creature comforts like…read moremyself, but I'm willing to make an exception if that morning is spent at this excellent equestrian centre. Spacious, well maintained and with in-and-outdoor riding rings, this is the place to go for introductions, refreshers or Olympic-grade riding lessons. Each grouping is managed well by centre staff and experienced students -watching a group of under-tens take their first few trots around an indoor ring, I was delighted by the positive encouragement of the instructor (and the high level of safety -lead holders for every horse waiting to help, protective vests and helmets all around... I don't remember all that in my horse camps!). Prices for adult instruction hover around the €30 mark. €32 for an assessment and a prepay 12 lesson package comes to about €27 per session. Kids Pony Play 40 minute sessions are just €20 and can be scheduled lesson by lesson - a great way to get a kid in the saddle without committing to more sessions than they might want. The centre isn't just for instruction though, and a brisk trade in horse-themed parties, day camps, shows and other horse-related activities. The community that's grown up around the venue is positively encouraged with canteen and cafe facilities, outdoor areas for picnics, plus an open and spotless livery barn where horses and ponies are stabled between riding sessions (and always appreciative of a well-mannered hello and gift of apples or hay). In better weather I'll be up here with boots and helmet on, till then I'll huddle on the sidelines!

A.I.R.E approved Horse Riding Centre located 10 minutes from Blanchardstown Shopping Centre…read more Lessons and farm hacks for all ages and standards. Facilities include Indoor & Outdoor Arenas, Cross-Country Course and Sand Gallop. Full Livery service also available, pony camps are also run during holiday periods.