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If you would like learn to jump on natural
jumping horses, who are willing to jump and easy
to ride - all combined with some wonderful
riding on the Atlantic beaches with a personal
tour of the local sights in North West Ireland,
this rid is for you.
The program is only for competent riders - not
necessarily lots of jumping skills, but must
have a good level of basic riding.
The riders are under the personal supervision of
our chief instructor Declan McGarry. He is a
former European show jumping Silver Medalist
and was a member of the Irish Equestrian Team
for many years. He currently competes at the
Nation Gran Prix level. There will
be plenty of time to sight see and visit Sligo town. The staff at the
centre will do their best to improve your riding ability and at the same
time ensure that you experience a little of that famous Irish "craic".
Nestled between Knocknarea and Union Forest, the riding center is just 10
minutes from the beach in Carrowmore - which has one of the oldest
Megalithic burial sites
in the world. Some of the tombs date back to 3,500 BC!
This beautiful corner of Ireland is not only home to prehistoric tombs,
but also to one of Ireland’s foremost equestrian facilities with indoor
and outdoor arenas. The riding center is managed by a former Junior
European Championship rider. From the Atlantic shores for cantering, to
the mountains and pine forests for trekking,
this is truly a horseman’s paradise.
Your riding is for 3+ hours
on five days on horses matched to your riding
ability. It is a mix of instruction and outdoor
trekking, all tailored to your ability.
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Rates include guesthouse accommodations, breakfast and dinner
including a farewell dinner on Saturday night, 5 riding days
SS-SU
8 days/ 7 nights $1,555
Single + $ 92
-- based on
€ 1095 / € 65
2008
Dates:
04/06-04/13
04/13-04/20 04/20-04/27
04/27-05/04 05/04-05/11
05/11-05/18
05/18-05/25 05/25-06/01
06/01-06/08
06/08-06/15 08/17-08/24
08/24-08/31
08/31-09/07 09/07-09/14
09/14-09/21
09/21-09/28 09/28-10/05
10/05-10/12
10/12-10/19
Meeting: Sligo
Airport: Sligo or Dublin
Transfer: Included. from Sligo;
from Dublin $170
(€
120)
at 12 noon or
6 PM
Tack:
English
Horses:
Irish
Sports Horse
Pace: Moderate to fast
with jumping
Level: Intermediate +
Optional package with 4 star hotel
accommodations + $ $365
(€ 255)
Horses:
The horses are irish Sport Horses - all well
schooled jumping horses up to competition level.
Riding Facilities:
An indoor arena of 160 x 100 feet, an outside riding place of 150 x
120 feet, cross- country tracks and a stable to accommodate 40 horses.
Last but not least, there is a lounge.
Instructions:
Riders are instructred in small groups (max 5
riders). The riding comprises of indoor
instruction in jumping preparation and
technique, how to walk and jump a competition
course; outdoor instructions in Cross Country
jumping. Some time is also set aside for trail
riding on the beaches and in the mountains.
There are a total of 15 riding hours.
Sightseeing on Day 5: Today is the chance to relax
after 3 days riding and recharge the batteries for
the next 2 days. Riders are tourists today and
visit all the places of interest and historical
significance of this ancient corner of Ireland,
including a visit to Parkes castle (a fourteenth
century castle restored by the Irish government) and
Yeat,s grave in Drumcliff. There is also time to shop
and see the beautiful town of Sligo. In the afternoon
we go to the famous Celtic seaweed baths, this is an
experience not to be missed. After dinner we visit a
local Irish pub for some more of that Guinness.
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