Explore 43 horse riding classes and activities for kids across Ireland. Horse Riding classes are most widely available in Dublin, Mayo, Wexford.
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A family-run riding centre in the Slieve Aughty hills offering riding lessons, trekking, an organic cafe, eco accommodation and children's activities.
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Clonshire Equestrian Centre sits on 120 acres of parkland at Clonshire Beg near Adare, Co. Limerick, with indoor and outdoor arenas, cross-country courses and 70 stables. Qualified instructors teach lessons for all ages and abilities,...
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Meadow Lane Riding School is a family-run equestrian centre in Ballinunnery, The Rower, Co. Kilkenny, operating since 2005. It offers riding lessons and training for riders of all ages from 6 years upwards, from complete beginners to...
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MPM Equestrian Centre in Rahill, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow, offers riding lessons and trekking for riders of all ages and abilities, run by a team of experienced professionals. Children can start with lessons and progress at their own pace....
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The equestrian centre on the Castle Leslie Estate in Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, is one of Ireland's best-known riding centres and welcomes riders from age seven upwards. Tuition covers hacking, show jumping, dressage and cross-country,...
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Croagh Patrick Stables is an AIRE-approved riding school in Murrisk, 9km from Westport, at the foot of Croagh Patrick with Clew Bay on its doorstep. BHS-qualified instructors teach private and group riding lessons for children and...
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Island View Riding Stables is a family-run riding and trekking centre at Moneygold, Grange, in North Sligo, right beside the Atlantic. It caters for riders of all ages and levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders. Guided...
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Roscommon Equestrian Centre has been run by the Kelly family since 2003 at Kilrooskey, near Lough Ree on the River Shannon. Professional, friendly staff teach riding lessons for beginners through to advanced riders, from children as...
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Tipperary Mountain Riding Centre is a small, family-run equestrian centre at Rusheen, between Borrisoleigh and Upperchurch in County Tipperary, run by Clare and Lily. It has held annual certification from the Association of Irish Riding...
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AIRE. Kids lessons.
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AIRE-approved kids riding; confirm live FB page before booking.
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Wicklow Equestrian Centre operates from 55 acres of woodland a few minutes from Roundwood village in the Wicklow Mountains. The centre runs lessons for children and adults of all abilities, from complete beginners through to competition...
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Boswell Equestrian Centre in Ashford, Co. Wicklow, runs group riding lessons for children from age 3 upwards, moving them into more advanced classes as their riding develops. Lessons are offered midweek and at weekends, alongside...
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Killegar Stables is a riding centre set in countryside near The Scalp outside Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, with trails through the surrounding Wicklow hills and forest. It is registered with the Association of Irish Riding Establishments...
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AIRE/BHS. Recurring kids lessons plus camps.
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Shrule Equestrian Centre, established in 2011 near Ballygarrett, Gorey, Co. Wexford, is an AIRE-approved riding school offering children's riding lessons close to Cahore beach. Lessons are taught by experienced, qualified BHS...
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40+ year AIRE school; min age 7; indoor + outdoor.
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AIRE: instruction, trekking, cross-country; confirm junior lesson days.
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Family AIRE school; small-group lessons ages 6+.
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Rag Tree Equine Assisted Learning is an AIRE-accredited centre based in Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford, offering therapeutic horse riding, recreational riding lessons and equine-assisted learning sessions that use time with horses to support...
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Listed AIRC centre; confirm junior lessons vs club-only.
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AIRC + AIRE Mayo yard; confirm kids lesson days.
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AIRE yard since 1980; riding instruction all levels; confirm junior timetable.
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Indoor-arena lessons all levels; holiday camps ages 7+.
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Family AIRE centre since 1979: instruction, pony camps, school groups.
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AIRE-approved North Kerry yard; confirm junior lesson timetable before booking.
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Family AIRE yard: recurring kids group lessons plus holiday pony camps.
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Recurring kids lessons (~EUR22/hr under 16). Indoor + outdoor arenas.
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Clonlara Equestrian Centre is a family-run yard set on 130 acres in Clonlara, Co. Clare, offering children's riding lessons from age four alongside year-round pony camps during school holidays. The centre's facilities include an...
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Family yard: kids pony lessons and hacking around Lough Ennell.
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Derryham Stables is an AIRE-approved riding establishment on a 40-acre yard near Killinkere, Co. Cavan, offering lessons, pony camps and pony parties for children alongside adult and therapeutic riding. The yard has an outdoor arena, a...
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Family yard: recurring kids lessons from ~4+, Giddy Ups pony rides 2-6, Easter/summer pony camps.
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Kinsale Equestrian Centre offers riding lessons for children from age 5, with both private and group lesson formats available depending on a child's confidence and pace of learning. Private lessons suit complete beginners or nervous...
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Crana Stables offers horse riding for all ages, including children, with both group and private lesson options along the Wild Atlantic Way near Buncrana. Beach horse trekking gives young riders a scenic, memorable way to build...
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Whitethorn Equestrian Centre in Knocknasnaa, Co. Limerick, offers riding lessons, camps and Tiny Tot sessions for children from around one year old right through to fifteen, catering to complete beginners as well as more advanced...
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The Paddocks Riding Centre, on Woodside Road in Sandyford, is a family-run yard set high in the Dublin Mountains with stables and facilities for a large number of horses. As well as regular riding lessons for children, the centre offers...
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Kilronan Equestrian Centre in Swords offers horse riding lessons for children of all levels, from complete beginners onward. Instructors are highly trained and the centre's horses and ponies are well-mannered and well-schooled, which...
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Kellystown Riding School, on Kellystown Road in Sandyford, focuses on helping young riders progress their equitation skills in a safe, fun and appropriately challenging way. Lessons are structured to build technique steadily rather than...
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ChildVision, based on Grace Park Road in Drumcondra, is Ireland's only facility solely dedicated to the education and therapy needs of blind and multi-disabled children. Its equine therapy programme uses horsemanship to support children...
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Cherry Orchard Equine Centre, based at Cherry Orchard Crescent in Dublin, offers riding lessons for children at every stage, from complete beginners to more advanced riders, following the AIRE syllabus. Group lessons focus on fun,...
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Balcultry Stables, on Balcultry Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, offers a welcoming environment for children to learn about horses, how to ride them, and how to care for them. The wellbeing of the animals is treated as a top priority...
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Carrickmines Equestrian Centre, on Glenamuck Road South, Dublin 18, offers group riding lessons for children aged 6 and up, organised by ability into small groups. As a family-run, AIRE-approved riding school with both an indoor arena...
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Barleyhill Icelandics is a horse riding venue based in Barleyhill, Co. Cork, specialising in Icelandic horses. Icelandic horses are known for being sturdy, good-natured and sure-footed, qualities that often make them well suited to...
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Kids Patch lists 43 Horse Riding classes for kids in Ireland. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Horse Riding listings are spread across 18 counties, most of them in Dublin (7), Mayo (6), Wexford (5), Wicklow (4), Carlow (2), Cork (2), Kerry (2), Limerick (2), and 10 more.
Across the listings on this page, ages run from 1 year up to 18 years. 11 of the 43 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
None of the 43 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.