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Slieve Aughty Mountains Ride


Itinerary for Slieve Aughty Mountains Ride




This is the perfect riding holiday for the novice or the experienced rider in the heart of the Irish nature. It includes 6 riding days with a total of 15 riding hours - trail riding or lessons.

The riding center is in the rural West of Ireland, just a few miles from the little village of Mountshannon with its unique monastic settlement on Holy Island in the Lough Derg. The riding centre is nestled in the rolling hills of the Slieve Aughty Mountains with miles and miles of riding tracks all around. Heather covered bog land and extensive woods invite you to discover the beautiful nature on our horses. Again and again the rider can enjoy the fascinating views over the majestic River Shannon and the juicy green fields enclosed by miles of storytelling stonewalls.

There are lots of beautiful and ancient places to be discovered on horseback day after day: from the remnants of the poteen makers cottage to the dolmens (Celtic burial sites up to 5000 years old) can be visited on horseback! The experienced rider can go for daily guided rides, always discovering a new area on little tracks, forest lanes and quiet roads.

The more novice rider will be introduced to the skills of horsemanship and can take part in the basic riding tuition in a relaxed atmosphere. Of course, every novice rider will also get to enjoy his/hers new equine friend on hacks through the lovely countryside.


Sample Itinerary for Ballinasloe Horse Fair - subject to changes

Each year, in late September / early October, we run a special program for the Ballinasloe Horse Fair.

Day 1 (Saturday): Arrival
Transfer (if booked) from Shannon airport to the Riding Centre in County Clare. Lunch at the riding centre.
In the afternoon, boat ride to Holy Island to visit the ruins of one of Irelands most important monastic settlements.
Tonight, traditional home cooked dinner by the open peat fire.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 2 (Sunday): Horse Fair
After breakfast, drive to the famous horse fair in Ballinasloe. Spend all day between hundreds of horses – just looking…we are not bringing a horse trailer.
Drive back to the riding center in the late afternoon for dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 3 (Monday): Country Rides
Full Irish breakfast followed by a 2-hour ride through the beautiful Irish countryside. Back to the riding centre for tasty lunch.
After lunch, go on a 1 hour ride on ancient Celtic trails.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 4 (Tuesday): Ride & Pallas Castle Visit
This morning, we go on a 2-hour ride across the magical landscape of peat and heather.
After the lunch at the riding centre, we visit the ruins of the impressive Pallas Castle, one of the best preserved tower-houses and walled castle grounds of the 14th century.
Drive back to the riding center for dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 5 (Wednesday): Full Day Ride
We go on a full day ride. In the morning, we ride about 2 hours through rural farmland. We stop for picnic lunch along the trail. After our break, we get back in the saddle for an extra 1 to 1.5 hour in the saddle, passing a 5000 year old Celtic Dolmen.
Dinner in the comfy atmosphere of the riding centre.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Farmhouse


Day 6 (Thursday): Departure
Time to say “slan abhaile” to your Irish mounts.
Transfer (if booked) back to Shannon airport.
Meals included: Breakfast


Non-Riders
Non-riders are also welcome, there is plenty to for them to do including hiking, cycling, sightseeing, fishing, golfing etc.
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Slieve Aughty Mountains Ride
Tour Code: IT-IRRT03-S
8 days / 7 nights
Dates : April to Oct

Trip Rating :
Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Tack: English, Western on request
Horses: Irish Hunter, Irish Cob, Connemara
Pace: Moderate with walk, trot and canter or...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Shannon
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