Horse riding guides

Straightforward guides for new riders, returning adults and parents of pony-mad children, written with riding in Ireland in mind. For lessons, camps and show jumping at the centre itself, see lessons, camps and show jumping.

• Adult horse riding lessons: learning to ride as an adult
  Thinking about adult horse riding lessons? What changes when you learn to ride later in life, how to build confidence, fitness tips and choosing the right school.
• Horse riding body protectors: levels, fitting and when to wear one
  A guide to horse riding body protectors: what the BETA 2018 Level 1, 2 and 3 labels mean, when riders need one, how to fit it and when to replace it.
• Your first horse riding lesson: what to expect
  A plain guide to horse riding lessons for beginners: what happens at a first lesson, what to wear, how long it lasts and how quickly most new riders progress.
• Horse riding and trekking in Meath
  Planning horse riding or trekking in Meath? What trekking involves, ability and weight limits, safety on Meath's lanes, what to wear and how to choose a centre.
• Pony camps in Ireland: a parent's guide to riding camps for kids
  Riding camps for kids in Ireland explained: what happens at a pony camp, age and ability, safeguarding questions to ask, a packing list and how to choose one.
• Pony Club Ireland: a guide to the Irish Pony Club
  A family guide to the Irish Pony Club: who can join, how branches and rallies work, efficiency tests, what you need, and how it differs from a riding school.
• Horse riding hat standards explained
  Horse riding hat standards explained for Irish riders: what PAS 015, VG1, ASTM F1163 and Snell labels mean, quality marks, fitting and when to replace a hat.
• What to wear horse riding: a practical guide
  What to wear horse riding, from your first lesson to regular riding: hats, boots, jodhpurs, gloves and layers for Irish weather, plus what to leave at home.