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.

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!

Paddy was a great tour guide. If you're going on a vagabond tour, make sure to listen to your…read moreguide. Tour groups that listen to the rules get to do more stuff than just what's on the itinerary because they will be able to trust you to be back to the van on time. We were able to see a lot of non touristy parts of ireland that were super scenic and peaceful. I loved seeing loads of animals including sheep, cows, dolphins, deer, birds, and dogs. We did do the bike ride and sea safari as optional extras. Very good add ons. You don't miss anything from the main tour when participating in the extras.

Everything about Vagabond Adventure Tours was amazing. We had a wonderful group that became fast…read morefriends. Our guide, Brendan, was phenomenal and had a personal touch by teaching us about the culture, seeing hidden gems, listening to Irish stories and songs. Our off road adventures had us laughing and enjoying all the countryside had to offer. The excursions were fantastic. The hotels were cozy and had tons of charm. All the food was delicious from the gourmet to the roadside stops for chicken filets. Every view is a postcard.

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

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!

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!

Great place. Great people. Great experience. We have been to…read moreother stables over the years and it is miles ahead at every. Hats off.

On arrival no introductions, then being told you must leave or take your kid off our horse, didn't…read morelike how we were treated, yes their is a form to sign, but if your visiting the facility for the first time you as as parent should have the right to see how your child copes in the yard. I won't be going back.