The Irish countryside exerts a powerful hold on the imagination and its breathtaking beauty doesn’t disappoint. 

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• The verdant greenery of the rolling Wicklow Hills, the magnificent forested scenery near the Mourne Mountains or the deserted white sandy beaches of the West Coast and the North Antrim Coast – all from a perfectly placed position on horseback, of course!      

From horse-riding youth camps, English classes while you learn to trot, trekking, point-to-pointing or even cross-country, the Irish countryside has all you need for pure enjoyment. Some equestrian centres take adult beginners but whether you’re an old hand or a complete novice, you’ll appreciate your comfortable accommodation. And there’s nothing like resting your weary bones in a cosy Irish pub while swapping horsey stories with your fellow travellers.