Horse Riding · IRELAND
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 14 ireland horseback riding tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with packing.
Ride through Wicklow, visit Glendalough and Guinness Lake, and enjoy a small-group day trip from Dublin with transport and guides.
“The horse back ride was great! We went thru the woods! Horses were well cared for and calm. The guides were knowledgeable and took great photos for us”
Ride through Killarney National Park, meet calm horses, see Lough Leane and wild deer, and get helpful guidance for every riding level.
“Amazing, was such a beautiful place to ride through. I've never been that close to wild deer before and the horses were very well behaved and my guide was super friendly. Having the riding school so close to the town was also great, because I didn't have access to a car while I was there, but was able to taxi/uber to and from for a reasonable price. 10/10 would do again!”
Ride through Ireland’s Gap of Dunloe by pony and trap, then cross Killarney’s three lakes by traditional boat on a scenic half-day tour.
“This was the best tour we did while in Ireland. We had an amazing day and are grateful for this experience!”
Ride calm horses through Wicklow mountain scenery and the Kings River valley on a small-group trek suited to beginners and experienced riders.
“We did have a great ride through a most beautiful area :-) it was an amazing experience for all of us! Ray called us on the phone the evening before our tour to match the horses with our riding abilities and did a perfect job! A big thank you to Ray, Lisa, Nicole and Jack for making it a perfect day for all of us and taking care of everyone and everything! And another big thank you to our four-legged companions for carrying us through the countryside so patiently ;-) All horses were relaxed and very well cared for, also the whole facility was very well kept. So we highly…”
Ride through Killarney National Park with gentle horses, expert guides, mountain views, red deer sightings, and gear included.
“The ride was absolutely beautiful! The horses were gorgeous and well mannered. The horse that was I was on was named Honour, he was very nice and gentle.”
Ride through Killarney National Park with gentle horses, expert guides, deer sightings, lake views, and gear included for all riding levels.
“The views were gorgeous! The staff is very helpful and super friendly. We booked in November and ended up getting a private tour with our guide, no one else. Lovely views of the lake. Well mannered horses. 10/10 would book again”
Ride from Westport through Mayo countryside to Clew Bay, with Croagh Patrick views, gentle horses, beach riding, and local guides.
“Leider enttäuschend für uns als erfahrene Reiter. Obwohl das Können und die Erfahrung abgefragt wurden, waren wir in einer Gruppe mit ca 15 Personen von absoluten Anfängern unterwegs, fast alle saßen das erste Mal auf einem Pferd, darunter 2 Kleinkinder, die geführt wurden. Wir gingen fast ausschließlich im Schritt (2x kurzer Trab von nicht einmal 1 Minute), das war es. Obwohl 3 oder 4 Betreuer/guides dabei waren (Lina übrigens sehr nett) wurde die Gruppe auch auf Nachfrage leider nicht in Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene geteilt. Nachträglich hat man sich darauf ausgeredet, dass wir nicht direkt gebucht hatten und daher nicht drauf hingewiesen wurden, dass bei Flut kein Galoppieren am Strand ...”
Ride the Burren and Wild Atlantic Way from horseback on a guided two-hour trail with mountain views, gentle coaching, and canters.
“Amazing!!! If you love to ride, do not leave the area without going on this. Lots of experience and encouragement from staff. Those who didn’t want to canter didn’t have to. But for those who did…… exhilarating!!!! The views were incredible towards Connemara and Galway Bay.”
Ride through County Clare woodlands, famine ruins, and Burren country with Cliffs of Moher and Aran Islands views.
“Very friendly and kind staff. Had a nice ride although should do the 2h if wanted to see the views. Went out of their way to arrange a taxi for us to return to Galway.”
Ride through the Burren near Lisdoonvarna on a guided 3 or 4-hour trek with horses, ruins, folklore, and Cliffs of Moher views.
“Fantastic ride, really enjoyed the trot and canter. Peter and his team made the ride fun for everyone no matter how experienced the rider. Views were spectacular, local knowledge was unbelievable and the whole ride was absolutely fantastic. Special thanks to Oisin and Rusty for the safe and spectacular ride. Five thousand stars from Sally and Mike- Australia”
Review of Killarney National Park’s guided three-hour horseback ride, with practical details on price, horses, guides, timing, and value.
“10000/10 recommend if you are in Killarney and are a horse lover. I saw ages and skill sets of all levels, and the guides were fantastic. I was able to book a longer more advanced ride and Emma was amazing when I asked if we could move up a bit more. Loved literally every minute of my ride. When I come back I’ll be riding again.”
Ride Mayo’s beach and countryside trails with Clew Bay, Croagh Patrick, Seals Rock, and Dora Inch Island in view.
“I bought this as a gift for my grandsons they loved it staff was excellent I would definitely recommend this”
Ride through the Burren near Doolin, with trots, canters, Atlantic views, Cliffs of Moher, and Aran Islands on a two-hour trek.
“had a fantastic time! I was travelling by myself from Australia and wanted to give the trail a go. Peter was very welcoming and supportive of everyone on the tour, which was a mix od children and adults of various familiarity with horse riding ( I had very little!). I was paired with a beautiful horse named Rusty and we got along great. we were lucky enough to get some sunshine and got stunning views of the coast, ruins and forests. Hope I can come again for another ride one day. thank you!”
Ride through Clare woodlands and famine ruins with views of Slieve Elva, the Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands and Connemara.
“The tour was great. The hosts were fantastic and made sure that tour and pace suited the ability level of everyone in the group.”
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