Horseback Riding in Ireland
CASTLE LESLIE EQUESTRIAN CENTER |
A variety of jumping is available
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The private Castle Leslie Estate covers 1,000 secluded acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes; the perfect location for a horse-riding holiday. The estate sits just behind the newly remodeled hunting lodge.
There are 500 cross-country jumps including natural obstacles such as rivers, ditches, fallen tree trunks, hedges, stone walls, drops and banks in many shapes and sizes. You can also explore the estate on 21 miles of bridleways.
Ireland's mild climate is ideal for riding year round. You stay in either the large gothic-style hunting lodge, which is now the Estate's 4-Star Hotel after a recent remodel or the castle itself (depending on availability and preference).
The following programs are available:
Equi-Beginner: for beginner riders who want to gain a basic foundation of riding through lessons and trail riding around the estate; 3 hours riding a day. Each rider will receive a series of lessons culminating in a 2 hour ride around the estate.
Equi –Trek: for anyone who enjoys the simple pleasure of exploring the countryside on horseback. This package involves daily rides on the estates; 3 hours riding per day.
Equi-Improve: for the more experienced rider wanting to improve their riding ability. This package incorporates a mix of lessons in show jumping, cross-country and dressage as well as trail rides on the estate; 3 hours riding per day.
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| Itinerary |
| Day 1: | This is a sample itinerary for the Equi-Improve program.
Monday: Leslie Equestrian Center, arriving late afternoon. Dinner is taken in Conor's Bar in the hunting lodge.
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| Day 2: | Tuesday: Breakfast is served daily from 7:30AM onwards. Afterwards start with an hour long group lesson which includes an assessment of riders either in the indoor school or the outdoor arena, followed by 2 hours of cross-country jumping. Break for lunch around 1:00 –1:30 PM. |
| Day 3: | Wednesday through Friday: The riding program is the same each day. Riders are accompanied by a guide/instructor and ride with a group of similar ability, usually no larger than six riders. |
| Day 4: | Saturday: Departure after riding. |
| THIS ITINERARY IS FLEXIBLE. CHANGES MAY OCCUR DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
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Green bridleways abound
Splashing along
Group shot in water
Fun run in the water
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| Pricing and Dates |
| Meeting Point | Glaslough |
| Length of Ride | 6 days, 5 nights and 5 days riding. |
| Riding Ability | Advanced Strong Intermediate Intermediate Novice Beginner |
| Group Size | Minimum-1 Maximum-24 |
| Riding Per Day | 3 (see program options below) hours |
| Pace | To suit riders (see program options below) |
| Tack | English |
| Horses | Connemara, Irish Hunters |
| Weight Limit | 210 lbs |
| 2012 Dates | every week for a 5 night program, start day depending on availability |
| 2012 Price | Equi-Beginner, Equi-Trek or Equi-Improve program: Was $1,980, now reduced to $1,825 single occupancy, Was $1,620, now reduced to $1,495 double occupancy in either castle or hunting lodge accommodations
Ride price is set, guaranteed and final at the time deposit is paid. |
| Single Supplement | see above |
| Additional Information | A full Irish Breakfast and a 2 course meal (dinner) at Conor's Bar in the hunting lodge is now included. |
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