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Horse riding stables and trekking in Co. Cork,
Ireland
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ALLIHIES
RIDING CENTRE |
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Address
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Allihies,
Castletownbere, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
027-70340. |
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Fax
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027-70340. |
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Owner |
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Manager |
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Chief
instructor |
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Horses/Ponies |
5/3. |
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Boxes |
14. |
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Acerage |
52. |
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Cross
Country |
Approximately six miles, over mountain terrain. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Trekking
through beach and Allihies copper mines. |
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Special
Features |
Beautiful
unspoilt scenery. Weekend riding and accommodation off-season at
very keen rates. |
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Changing
Facilities |
toilets,
shower and changing room. |
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Accommodation |
Nine
self-catering, new holiday cottages with all mod cons at very
reasonable rates |
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BALLINDENISK EQUESTRIAN PARK |
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Address
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Ballindenisk, Watergrasshill, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
021-889106. |
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Fax
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021-889323. |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Kathryn Fell |
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Michael Herbert FBHS (visiting). |
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Danielle Bremmer |
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Horses/Ponies |
6/10. |
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Boxes |
25. |
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Acerage |
250. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
60m x 30m. |
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Cross
Country |
Beginner to
open advanced event track. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Farmland
and country roads. |
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Liveries |
Available;
by arrangement. |
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Hunting |
United Foxhounds,
Duhallow Foxhounds,
South Union Foxhounds,
Muskerry Foxhounds,
West Carbery Foxhounds., |
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Foreign
Languages |
French and
German. |
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Special
Features |
A variety
of both domestic and farm animals in their natural habitats;
Sarsfield Court Hospital RDAI. |
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Catering
Facilities |
Yes. |
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Accommodation |
Both
available. |
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Alternative uses |
National
and international horse competitions; point-to-point; private
functions. |
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BALLYBRACK RIDING CENTRE |
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Address
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Ballybrack,
Glenville, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
087-2519405. |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Katrina O'Donoghue |
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James O'Donoghue |
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Horses/Ponies |
5/7. |
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Boxes |
10. |
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Acerage |
30. |
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Arena(s) |
Indoor,
72m. x 25m; outdoor, 72m. x 25m. (grass). |
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Liveries |
Liveries
available; details on request. |
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Hunting |
United Foxhounds., |
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Students
For |
BHS and
Pony Club examinations. |
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Special
Features |
Specialised
instruction in dressage and eventing, horses broken, breeding
and producing horses for all types of equestrian activities. Can
hold full-size dressage competitions. Used by pony and riding
clubs. |
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Accommodation |
Changing
facilities available. |
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Approved
by |
AIRE,
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BALLYBURDEN RIDING SCHOOL |
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Address
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Inniscarra,
Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
087-2679135. |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Horses/Ponies |
6/10. |
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Boxes |
20. |
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Acerage |
80. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
30m. x 40m.; 30m. x 60m. |
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Cross
Country |
Thirty
fences. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Magnificent
views over three counties and Cork city; use of 80 acres of
forestry for hacking and trekking. |
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Liveries |
Yes. |
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Hunting |
Dripsey Harriers,
Muskerry Foxhounds, transport available., |
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Students
For |
BHS
examinations, stage I, II and III. |
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Foreign
Languages |
French and
German. |
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Catering
Facilities |
If
required. |
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Accommodation |
Can be
arranged. |
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BALLYKENLY STUD AND EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
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Address
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Glanworth,
Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
025-38417/087-9879792. |
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Fax
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025-38417. |
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Owner |
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Horses/Ponies |
4/3. |
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Boxes |
12. |
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Acerage |
102. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
160' x 100'. |
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Cross
Country |
Twenty-eight fences, natural banks, drains and poles renewed
this past year, over a one and a half mile course. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Quiet roads
around farm, across farms. |
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Liveries |
Full livery
available for up to 10 horses/ponies. |
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Hunting |
Avondhu Foxhounds,
Duhallow Foxhounds., |
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Special
Features |
Foaling of
mares and sales preparation; hire of facilities to clubs and
individuals. |
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Changing
Facilities |
Toilets. |
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Alternative uses |
Hunter
trials twice annually; local Pony Club camp. |
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BALLYSPILLANE STABLES |
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Address
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Ballyspillance, Midleton, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
021-4668013. |
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Fax
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021-4668013. |
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Email
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padjohealy@eircom.net |
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Owner |
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Manager |
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Horses/Ponies |
5/7. |
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Boxes |
12. |
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Acerage |
80. |
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Arena(s) |
Indoor
120ft x 60ft and 50ft x 50ft; Outdoor 60ft x 130ft. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Quiet
country roads, countryside and glen. |
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Liveries |
Yes. |
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Hunting |
United
Foxhounds. Transport available., |
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Foreign
Languages |
German and
Dutch. |
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Special
Features |
All-weather
gallop; wide range of fences; full set of show jumps. |
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Alternative uses |
Racehorses
trained and broodmares. Active farm with rare breed of cattle. |
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Approved
by |
AIRE |
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BALLYWILLIAM RIDING CENTRE |
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Address
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Ballywilliam, Cobh, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
021-4811932/086-1966127. |
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Fax
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021-4811908. |
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Web
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www.cork-guide.ie/cobh.htm |
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Owner |
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Teresa McCarthy |
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Ballywilliam Riding Centre, Ballywilliam, Cobh, Co.
Cork. |
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Tel: 021-4811932/086-1966127. |
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Chief
instructor |
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Teresa McCarthy |
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Ballywilliam Riding Centre, Ballywilliam, Cobh, Co.
Cork. |
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Tel: 021-4811932/086-8752489 |
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Horses/Ponies |
4/8. |
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Boxes |
14. |
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Acerage |
12. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Beach and
forestry rides; excellent views and tracks. |
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Liveries |
Yes; full
and shared livery. |
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Special
Features |
Ballywilliam is a family-run establishment catering for children
and adults; everyone welcome to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of
historical Cobh. |
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Accommodation |
B&B
directly across the road; changing facilities available. |
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Approved
by |
AIRE,
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BANTRY
HORSE RIDING CENTRE |
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Address
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Coomanore
South, Bantry, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
027-51412. |
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Fax
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027-51412. |
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Email
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wehrli@eircom.net |
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Web
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www.bantryhorseriding.com |
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Owner |
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Heinz and Charlotte Wehrli |
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Manager |
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Heinz and Charlotte Wehrli |
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Chief
instructor |
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Horses/Ponies |
10/5. |
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Boxes |
20. |
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Acerage |
260. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
30m. x 60m.; indoor, 20m. x 40m. |
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Cross
Country |
Big variety
of cross-country fences on 20 acres of good grass. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Mountains,
hacks on roads, farm walks on 500 acres, from a one hour hack to
a full day trip. |
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Liveries |
In stables
or on grass (Summer). |
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Hunting |
West Carbery Foxhounds,
Carbery Foxhounds., |
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Students
For |
Working
pupils taken; all the work around the horses in exchange for
lessons, keep, accommodation etc. |
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Foreign
Languages |
German,
French and Italian. |
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Special
Features |
Breaking of
young horses; training for eventing and show jumping; horses
ridden in competition; training of riders and their own horses;
packages for groups (from two to 12 persons). |
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Changing
Facilities |
shower,
changing room, toilets available. |
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Accommodation |
Two
self-catering apartments |
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BEECH
PARK RIDING CENTRE |
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Address
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Rathcormac,
Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
025-36277. |
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Owner |
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Mr
and Mrs William Hornibrook |
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Chief
instructor |
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Horses/Ponies |
5/6. |
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Boxes |
9. |
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Acerage |
15. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
25m. x 60m. |
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Cross
Country |
Selection
of banks, logs and natural jumps (20). |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Quiet
country roads and forestry tracks. |
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Liveries |
£40 per
week; no grass livery available. |
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Hunting |
United Foxhounds,
Avondhu Foxhounds., |
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Foreign
Languages |
French. |
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Special
Features |
Specialising in residential riding holidays for young people
during Easter and Summer holidays. |
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Changing
Facilities |
changing
and catering facilities available. |
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Accommodation |
Accommodation for up to 16 on summer riding holidays |
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BLARNEY
RIDING CENTRE |
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Address
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The
Paddock, Killowen, Blarney, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
021-4385854. |
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Fax
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021-4385854. |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Angela and Colette O'Sullivan |
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Horses/Ponies |
8/10. |
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Boxes |
30. |
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Acerage |
25. |
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Arena(s) |
65m x 35m. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Forestry,
roads and tracks, fields, etc. |
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Liveries |
Yes. |
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Hunting |
Dripsey Harriers,
Muskerry Foxhounds., |
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Foreign
Languages |
French. |
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Special
Features |
Horses and
riders prepared for all competitions, dressage a speciality;
clinics regularly. |
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Accommodation |
Changing
rooms, toilet and washing facilities, accommodation also
available. |
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CASTLEWHITE RIDING CENTRE |
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Address
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The
Viaduct, Waterfall, nr. Cork, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
021-4870684/087-2747053. |
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Email
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castlewhiteridingcentre@eircom.net |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Kay Fitton |
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Fiona Coughlan |
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Horses/Ponies |
5/5. |
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Boxes |
12. |
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Acerage |
10. |
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Arena(s) |
Indoor and
outdoor. |
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Cross
Country |
Novice. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Lanes and
by-roads. |
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Liveries |
Limited
number of liveries available. |
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Special
Features |
Earl's Well
Riding Club; confined shows; disabled riders welcome (battery
operated wheelchair hoist available). |
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Changing
Facilities |
changing
facilities available on site. |
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Catering
Facilities |
Tea room. |
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Accommodation |
Accommodation can be arranged locally |
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Approved
by |
AIRE |
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CHURCHTOWN RIDING SCHOOL |
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Address
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Carrigeen,
Churchtown, Mallow, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
022-48417. |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Horses/Ponies |
4/8. |
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Boxes |
8. |
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Acerage |
48. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
30m. x 60m., all-weather. |
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Cross
Country |
Banks and
schooling fences. |
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Liveries |
Available,
grass and full. |
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Hunting |
Duhallow Foxhounds., |
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Students
For |
BHS, Pony
Club and Riding Club examinations. |
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Special
Features |
Personal
supervision at all times; pony camps during summer holidays; ``Duhallow
Riders'' Special Olympics Club; North Cork RDAI. |
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Changing
Facilities |
Available. |
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Approved
by |
AIRE |
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CLONAKILTY EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
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Address
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The
Retreat, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
023-33533 |
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Fax
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023-35012. |
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Email
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david@clonequestrian.com |
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Web
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www.clonequestrian.com |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Horses/Ponies |
6/8. |
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Boxes |
20. |
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Acerage |
20. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
20m. x 40m., 25m. x 45m.; indoor, 20m. x 40m. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Beautiful
scenic road and beach treks. |
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Liveries |
Available;
full, half and grass liveries. |
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Hunting |
Can be
arranged., |
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Students
For |
Intensive
jumping courses. |
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Foreign
Languages |
Italian. |
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Special
Features |
Disabled
riders welcome. |
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Catering
Facilities |
Hots and
cold beverages available. |
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Accommodation |
Accommodation and changing facilities available. |
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Alternative uses |
Demonstrations and seminars; available for hire for loose
schooling etc; Pony Club; Riding Club. |
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Approved
by |
AIRE |
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COOLCORRON EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
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Address
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Coolcorron,
Belgooly, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
021-4771304/086-2525322 |
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Fax
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021-4771304. |
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Email
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rsplaine@coolcorron.com |
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Web
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www.coolcorron.com |
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Owner |
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Manager |
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Chief
instructor |
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Robert J. Splaine (international show jumping rider). |
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Horses/Ponies |
20/5. |
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Boxes |
20. |
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Acerage |
50. |
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Arena(s) |
Indoor, 70'
x 180'; outdoor, 180' x 150'. |
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Cross
Country |
Ditches,
drains, banks, streams, etc. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Fields and
woods. |
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Liveries |
Available;
full, training up to international level. |
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Foreign
Languages |
French. |
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Special
Features |
Show
jumping events are held at the centre during January, February
and March; stands international show jumping stallion Coolcorron
Cool Diamond; assessment of equine semen. |
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Changing
Facilities |
changing
facilities available. |
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Catering
Facilities |
Available. |
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Accommodation |
Full and
self-catering accommodation provided on site |
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Alternative uses |
EU approved
equine semen collection centre licenced to process, freeze and
export same. |
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Approved
by |
Department
of Agriculture,
AIRE
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DUNBOY
RIDING STABLES |
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Address
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Dunboy
Castle, Castletownbere, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
027-70044/087-2267492. |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Eamonn Harrington BHSPTC. |
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Horses/Ponies |
6/10. |
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Boxes |
9. |
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Acerage |
50. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
20m. x 40m. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Woodland,
bye-roads, farmland, mountain trekking - one-hour, two-hour and
day rides. |
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Liveries |
Three
available; Euro50 per week full. |
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Students
For |
Summer
months (June - September). |
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Foreign
Languages |
Dutch. |
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Special
Features |
Situated in
old orchard next to Dunboy Castle and Puxley's Castle in a
unique surrounding of breathtaking scenery; caters for groups of
up to eight at one time. |
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Accommodation |
Can be
arranged locally. |
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EDEN
HILL RIDING FARM |
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Address
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Eden Hill,
Navigation Road, Mallow, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
022-21143 |
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Fax
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022-21576. |
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Email
|
edenhillirl@eircom.net |
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Owner |
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William and Martha O'Callaghan |
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Chief
instructor |
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William O'Callaghan BHSAI. |
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Horses/Ponies |
4/8. |
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Boxes |
10. |
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Acerage |
150. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
25m. x 40m; indoor 25m. x 40m. |
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Cross
Country |
Spread over
50 acres, jumping for beginners to advanced standard. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Country
roads and farm trekking. |
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Liveries |
Yes;
charges on application. |
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Hunting |
Duhallow Foxhounds, other nearby hunts., |
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Foreign
Languages |
French. |
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Special
Features |
Provides
language and equestrian holidays for youth groups; adjacent to
Cork racecourse. |
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Changing
Facilities |
changing
facilities available. |
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Accommodation |
Self-catering and residential. |
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Approved
by |
AIRE
Department of Education, |
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FERMOY
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
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Address
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Knock,
Fermoy, Co Cork. |
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Telephone |
025-36937/087-2941043. |
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Email
|
beirne4@eircom.net |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Horses/Ponies |
2/12. |
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Boxes |
14. |
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Acerage |
10. |
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Arena(s) |
Two
outdoor: 130 x 70 silica sand; 80 x 40 woodchip. |
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Cross
Country |
Small
cross-country course. |
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Liveries |
Full and
DIY. |
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Hunting |
With local
hunts., |
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Special
Features |
Family run
centre specialising in producing top show ponies and one-to-one
lessons. |
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Accommodation |
Available
locally. |
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Alternative uses |
Avondhu
Pony Club. |
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FOLLYFOOT RIDING FARM |
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Address
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Shanbally,
Riverstick, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
021-4771324. |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Horses/Ponies |
4/4. |
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Boxes |
6. |
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Acerage |
120. |
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Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
20m. x 40m. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
One hundred
and twenty acres of scenic land, woodland, quiet roads. |
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Liveries |
A limited
number of liveries are available; rates on request. |
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Hunting |
Killeady Harriers,
South Union Foxhounds, by arrangement., |
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Special
Features |
Located
close to scenic Kinsale, working farm, range of activites
available in the area. |
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Accommodation |
Available
locally in Kinsale. |
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Approved
by |
AIRE
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GLEN-AIRE STABLES |
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Address
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Lavally,
Mallow, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
022-42274/087-2280747. |
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Fax
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022-42274. |
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Owner |
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Chief
instructor |
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Horses/Ponies |
3/14. |
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Boxes |
20. |
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Arena(s) |
Indoor 46m
x 20m plus 2 barns, Outdoor 50m x 25m. |
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Cross
Country |
Under
construction. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Country
roads and forestry tracks. |
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Liveries |
Yes. |
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Hunting |
Duhallow Foxhounds, Avondhu Foxhounds. Transport available.,
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Foreign
Languages |
French. |
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Special
Features |
Special
showjumping training available. |
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Catering
Facilities |
Vending
machines for drinks and snacks. |
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Accommodation |
A number of
local B&B's available within 1-1.5km. Changing facilities
available. |
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Approved
by |
AIRE |
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GREYBROOK RIDING SCHOOL LTD |
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Address
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Old Abbey,
Waterfall, nr. Cork. |
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Telephone |
021-885858. |
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Owner |
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Manager |
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Chief
instructor |
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Horses/Ponies |
8/8. |
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Boxes |
30. |
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Acerage |
40. |
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Arena(s) |
Indoor,
40m. x 20m.; outdoor, 200' x 100'. |
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Cross
Country |
Newly
constructed course for clients' use. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Own
farmland and woodland rides. |
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Liveries |
Yes. |
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Foreign
Languages |
Spanish and
French. |
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Changing
Facilities |
Yes. |
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HITCHMOUGH'S RIDING SCHOOL |
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|
Address
|
Highland
Lodge, Monkstown, Co. Cork. |
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Telephone |
021-4371267. |
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Fax
|
021-4374842. |
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Email
|
HRSI@esatclear.ie |
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Owner |
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Manager |
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Chief
instructor |
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Sue Rynell |
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Liz Rice |
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Ashling Sweeney |
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Jean Gill |
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Horses/Ponies |
20/ |
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Boxes |
30. |
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Acerage |
80. |
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Arena(s) |
Indoor,
90m. x 20m., outdoor, 200m. x 100m. |
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Cross
Country |
Riding Club
and Pony Club level. |
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Trekking
Facilities |
Farmland
for one hour. |
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Liveries |
Yes. |
|
Hunting |
South Union Foxhounds,
Killeady Harriers., |
|
Students
For |
BHS and
Pony Club examinations. |
|
Foreign
Languages |
Italian. |
|
Special
Features |
ABODE and
RDAI groups; changing facilities. |
|
Changing
Facilities |
changing
facilities. |
|
Catering
Facilities |
Yes. |
|
Accommodation |
Local
accommodation. |
|
Alternative uses |
Pupils from
Scoil Stiofain Naofa for six-month courses. |
|
Approved
by |
AIRE |
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HOP
ISLAND EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
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|
Address
|
Rochestown,
Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
021-4361277/087-4173770. |
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Fax
|
021-4361277. |
|
Email
|
hopisland@eircom.net |
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Web
|
www.hopisland.com |
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Owner |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
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|
Horses/Ponies |
10/8. |
|
Boxes |
18. |
|
Acerage |
53. |
|
Arena(s) |
Indoor,
14,000 sq ft.; outdoor, 10,000 sq ft. |
|
Cross
Country |
Limited;
banks and fly fences. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Farmland
and woodland. |
|
Liveries |
Full
Euro100 per week, half Euro60 per week. |
|
Hunting |
With local
packs., |
|
Students
For |
BHSAI
examinations. |
|
Foreign
Languages |
French and
Spanish. |
|
Special
Features |
Beach
rides; arena hire; showjumping competitions. |
|
Changing
Facilities |
Toilets. |
|
Accommodation |
Toilets and
changing facilities available. |
|
Approved
by |
AIRE |
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INNISHANNON HORSE CENTRE |
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|
Address
|
Innishannon,
Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
021-4775515. |
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Fax
|
021-4775515. |
|
Email
|
dbduggan@eircom.net |
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Owner |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
/ |
|
Boxes |
10. |
|
Acerage |
32. |
|
Arena(s) |
Outdoor
all-weather arena. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Country
roads for hacking. |
|
Liveries |
Yes. |
|
Hunting |
Carbery Foxhounds,
South Union Foxhounds,
Muskerry Foxhounds., |
|
Special
Features |
Personal
attention in small yard with top class purpose built facilities;
20 minutes Cork city; changing facilities. |
|
Changing
Facilities |
Available. |
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|
KINGSTON'S RIDING SCHOOL |
 |
|
Address
|
Kilgarriffe,
Clonakilty, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
023-33793. |
|
Owner |
|
|
Manager |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
6/10. |
|
Boxes |
30. |
|
Acerage |
75. |
|
Arena(s) |
Indoor, 130
x 60; outdoor, 150 x 80. |
|
Cross
Country |
Fifteen
fences. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Roads and
tracks. |
|
Liveries |
Yes. |
|
Special
Features |
Pony camps
in July and August; disabled riders welcome. |
|
Changing
Facilities |
changing
facilities are provided. |
|
Accommodation |
Can be
arranged locally in B&B or hotel |
|
Approved
by |
AIRE |
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|
LINERVIEW EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
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|
Address
|
Linerview,
Hornhill, Lissarda, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
021-7336000/086-8557744. |
|
Email
|
normacrowley@eircom.net |
|
Web
|
www.aire.ie |
|
Owner |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
3/7. |
|
Boxes |
10. |
|
Acerage |
7. |
|
Arena(s) |
Indoor,
50ft. x 90ft; outdoor, grass menage 40m. x 20m. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Trekking
through scenic farmland pathways, quiet country roads to nearby
forest and river. |
|
Liveries |
Full,
private or working liveries available. |
|
Hunting |
Muskerry Foxhounds,
Carbery Foxhounds., |
|
Students
For |
AIRE test
centre; students can take progressive tests 1 to 10. |
|
Special
Features |
Summer
camps run for children for three weeks in July; new lecture room
for stable management; AIRE test and certificate centre. |
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|
LISS
LARA STABLES |
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|
Address
|
Tir Na
Hilan, Castletownbere, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
027-70108/086-3166805. |
|
Email
|
info@tirnahilan.com |
|
Web
|
www.tirnahilan.com |
|
Owner |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
2/2. |
|
Boxes |
6. |
|
Acerage |
47. |
|
Cross
Country |
Yes. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Yes. |
|
Liveries |
Yes. |
|
Special
Features |
Changing
facilities. |
|
Changing
Facilities |
changing
room attached to stables, showers and toilets. |
|
Catering
Facilities |
Yes. |
|
Accommodation |
Two
self-catering cottages. |
|
Approved
by |
ITB
|
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|
MALLOW
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
 |
|
Address
|
Milfort
House, Newberry, Mallow, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
022-42245. |
|
Owner |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
4/5. |
|
Boxes |
10. |
|
Arena(s) |
Outdoor. |
|
Cross
Country |
Available. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Yes. |
|
Liveries |
Yes;
details on request. |
|
Hunting |
Duhallow Foxhounds., |
 |
|
MEADESTOWN STABLES |
 |
|
Address
|
Forrest
Road, Carrigaline, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
021-4888580/086-3261854. |
|
Owner |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
15/5. |
|
Boxes |
13. |
|
Acerage |
33. |
|
Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
40ft. x 120ft.; floodlit. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Through
scenic countryside, woodlands and forestry, also several old
boreens. |
|
Liveries |
Liveries
available. |
|
Hunting |
South Union Foxhounds, transport available., |
|
Accommodation |
Changing
facilities available. |
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|
MONATREA
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
 |
|
Address
|
Kinsalebeg,
Youghal, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
024-94214/94550 |
|
Fax
|
024-94214. |
|
Email
|
monatrea1@eircom.net |
|
Owner |
|
Mr
and Mrs D.J. Griffith |
|
Mrs
M. Roch-Perks |
|
|
Manager |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
10/10. |
|
Boxes |
17. |
|
Acerage |
40. |
|
Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
60m. x 20m. (all-weather, woodchip), 40m. x 20m. (grass). |
|
Cross
Country |
Thirty-six
fences, IHTS novice, Riding Club mini, midi, maxi; all
standards; beach, woodland, farmland, access to approximately
1,000 acres, all equipment provided. |
|
Liveries |
Nine livery
places available full, half, DIY and grass; horses and ponies
for breaking and sales preparation. |
|
Hunting |
Waterford Foxhounds,
West Waterford Foxhounds,
Dungarvan Harriers, United Foxhounds (transport available).,
|
|
Students
For |
BHS
examinations, Riding Club and Pony Club tests. |
|
Foreign
Languages |
French and
some Spanish. |
|
Special
Features |
Training
courses and private tuition; Pony Club and Riding Club events;
IHTS event course; established over 30 years; disabled riders
welcome. |
|
Changing
Facilities |
rooms for
students and children on residential courses; full changing
facilities, toilets, etc available. |
|
Accommodation |
Flat for
residential riding holidays; full changing facilities, toilets,
etc available. |
|
Alternative uses |
Caravan
club. |
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|
OTT'S
EQUESTRIAN |
 |
|
Address
|
Clonmeen,
Banteer, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
029-56090. |
|
Fax
|
029-56090. |
|
Owner |
|
|
Manager |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
2/2. |
|
Boxes |
6. |
|
Acerage |
15. |
|
Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
20m. x 60m. |
|
Cross
Country |
Variety of
fences suitable for training. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Fields,
forestry, mountains and bogland. |
|
Liveries |
Yes;
training and breaking. |
|
Hunting |
Duhallow Foxhounds,
Muskerry Foxhounds, apply to field Masters., |
|
Foreign
Languages |
German. |
|
Special
Features |
Very
private setting on River Blackwater; excellent tuition; own
horse welcome; golfing, walking, cycling and fishing for salmon
and trout available; situated just eight miles from Cork
racecourse and 10 miles from Millstreet. |
|
Changing
Facilities |
changing
facilities available. |
|
Catering
Facilities |
Yes. |
|
Accommodation |
Self-contained apartment which sleeps four with two separate
bedrooms. |
 |
|
REDBARN
HORSE RIDING CENTRE |
 |
|
Address
|
Redbarn,
Clonard East, Youghal, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
024-91270. |
|
Owner |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
6/ |
|
Boxes |
9. |
|
Acerage |
17. |
|
Arena(s) |
Two. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Beach. |
|
Liveries |
Yes. |
|
Special
Features |
The centre
is located next to Youhal's five mile Blue flag beach. |
|
Accommodation |
Quality
Hotel - two minutes walk for the centre. |
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|
RIVERSTICK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
 |
|
Address
|
Mountain
Birch, Glenny, Riverstick, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
021-4771604/086-8333800. |
|
Fax
|
021-4771604. |
|
Email
|
riverstickstables@eircom.net |
|
Web
|
www.riverstickstables.com |
|
Owner |
|
|
Manager |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
10/10. |
|
Boxes |
15. |
|
Acerage |
150. |
|
Arena(s) |
Outdoor
30m. x 60m. |
|
Cross
Country |
Full range
of fences. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Farm and
forest trails, hourly, daily or weekly. |
|
Liveries |
Full hunter
liveries available, rates on request. |
|
Hunting |
South Union, Kileedy Hunt Club, transport available.,
|
|
Special
Features |
Located
near Kinsale; golfing and fishing holidays arranged; family run;
toilets and changing facilities. |
|
Catering
Facilities |
Yes |
|
Accommodation |
Fernhill
golf and country club. |
|
Alternative uses |
Beautiful
counrtyside for walking. |
 |
|
ROSSCARBERY RIDING CENTRE |
 |
|
Address
|
Burgatia,
Rosscarbery, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
023-48232. |
|
Owner |
|
|
Manager |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
6/6. |
|
Boxes |
15. |
|
Acerage |
45. |
|
Arena(s) |
Outdoor, 45
x 40. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Forestry,
woodlands, beach. |
|
Liveries |
Yes;
details on request. |
|
Hunting |
Carbery Foxhounds,
West Carbery Foxhounds., |
|
Catering
Facilities |
Available. |
|
Accommodation |
Both
available. |
|
Approved
by |
AIRE |
 |
|
ROWRYGLEN HORSE AND PONY TREKKING |
 |
|
Address
|
Dunmore,
Rowryglen, Roscarbery, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
028-33438. |
|
Owner |
|
Brendan and Bernie O'Regan |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
Brendan and Bernie O'Regan |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
6/4. |
|
Boxes |
4. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Five miles
on public roadways, two miles of this being grass track. |
|
Special
Features |
Lunches
available on trekking days; one week trekking holidays
available. |
|
Changing
Facilities |
shower,
toilets and changing room available. |
|
Accommodation |
From Easter
onwards B&B facilities with evening meals available |
 |
|
SKEVANISH EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
 |
|
Address
|
Skevanish,
Innishannon, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
021-4775476. |
|
Owner |
|
Frank and Gillian O'Sullivan |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
10/10. |
|
Boxes |
20. |
|
Acerage |
78. |
|
Arena(s) |
Indoor,
20m. x 40m.; outdoor, 25m. x 60m. |
|
Cross
Country |
Fifty
fences including IHTS course. |
|
Liveries |
Yes. |
|
Students
For |
BHS
examinations, Riding Club and Pony Club tests; dressage and
eventing. |
|
Special
Features |
Riding
club, affiliated to AIRC; established 23 years; regular
competitions held; BASC Group RDAI. |
|
Changing
Facilities |
changing
facilities available. |
|
Accommodation |
Accommodation available at local hotel and farm guesthouses |
|
Approved
by |
AIRE |
 |
|
SPRINGFIELD STABLES EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
 |
|
Address
|
Cloughmacsimon, Bandon, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
023-41228/086-8525795. |
|
Email
|
brianmehigan@yahoo.co.uk |
|
Owner |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
5/5. |
|
Boxes |
12. |
|
Acerage |
16. |
|
Arena(s) |
Outdoor
47m. x 53m. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Available
on request. |
|
Liveries |
Yes. |
|
Hunting |
Can be
arranged., |
|
Special
Features |
Disabled
riders welcome; changing facilities. |
|
Accommodation |
Local B&B's
and Hotel. |
|
Alternative uses |
Available
to pony club and riding clubs. |
|
Approved
by |
AIRE |
 |
|
TULLINEASKEY EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
 |
|
Address
|
Tullineaskey, Clonakilty, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
023-33413. |
|
Owner |
|
|
Manager |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
5/10. |
|
Boxes |
15. |
|
Arena(s) |
Indoor,
160' x 70'; outdoor, loose lungeing all-weather grass manege. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Situated
close to beach and woodland trails; trekking by arrangement. |
|
Liveries |
Yes; full,
half and DIY. |
|
Hunting |
Carbery Foxhounds,
West Carbery Foxhounds., |
|
Students
For |
Pony Club
examinations, road safety, etc. |
|
Changing
Facilities |
toilets and
showers available. |
|
Accommodation |
Accommodation available in nearby hotels and B&Bs |
 |
|
VALLEY
VIEW EQUESTRIAN CENTRE |
 |
|
Address
|
Gooseberry
Hill, Meelin, Newmarket, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
029-68185. |
|
Email
|
janet-burke@eircom.net |
|
Owner |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
3/10. |
|
Boxes |
20. |
|
Acerage |
180. |
|
Arena(s) |
Outdoor,
25m. x 60m sand. |
|
Cross
Country |
Pre-hunting
training for regulars only. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
Through
farmland, farm roadways, wood areas and quiet country roads. |
|
Liveries |
Stable and
grass livery; full hunting livery includes transport to hunts. |
|
Hunting |
Duhallow
Hounds, horses, ponies for hire., |
|
Students
For |
Exam
training: AIRE exams; BHS Stage I, II, III & PTT; Pony Club and
Riding Club exams; FAS students taken for exam training. |
|
Special
Features |
Show
jumping competitions; horses and ponies taken for breaking,
schooling and sales preparation; pony camps during July and
August; horses and ponies for hire for fun rides. |
|
Accommodation |
Available
locally. |
|
Approved
by |
AIRE |
 |
|
WEST
CORK EQUINE CENTRE |
 |
|
Address
|
Garryndruig,
Kilbrittain, Co. Cork. |
|
Telephone |
023-52044/087-2717008. |
|
Email
|
gerisantry@eircom.net |
|
Owner |
|
Geri McGeoghegan-Santry |
|
Wayne Santry |
|
|
Manager |
|
|
Chief
instructor |
|
|
Horses/Ponies |
5/12 |
|
Boxes |
30 |
|
Acerage |
30
(approx). |
|
Arena(s) |
Indoor,
25m. x 60m.; outdoor, 67m. x 34m. |
|
Cross
Country |
Ten fences
(approx 2'6" x 2'); Pony Club, midi/novice level. |
|
Trekking
Facilities |
One and one
and a half hour road treks, some woodland; also two and a half
to three-hour beach rides (includes picnic). |
|
Liveries |
Full and
grass. |
|
Hunting |
Carbery Foxhounds,
West Carbery Foxhounds,
South Union Foxhounds, Muskerry Foxhounds (all within 20km),
transport available., |
|
Students
For |
Riding Club
and Pony Club examinations; BHS Stages I, and II; ICES. |
|
Special
Features |
Fun days,
show jumping and dressage shows held throughout the year; summer
camps and stable management clinics also arranged; Bandon RDAI. |
|
Accommodation |
B&B and
self-catering accommodation available close by; changing
facilities with shower room (large shower with four jets) and
toilets. |
|
Alternative uses |
Winter
training facilities for local GAA and soccer clubs. |
|
Approved
by |
AIRE |
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