Cross-Country Jumping Adventure in Galway

Dates:

Wednesday-Sunday year-round

Duration:

2, 3, or 4 night packages
Custom itineraries

Difficulty:

Intermediate / Advanced

Located on 250- acres in the beautiful east Galway countryside, Flowerhill Equestrian Centre offers the best cross-country riding terrain and environment in the region: green fields, woodlands, the Kilcrow River and wonderful wildlife. Gallop across open fields, swim through the lakes and splash in the rivers! The cross-country jumps at Flowerhill include a mixture of natural logs, stone walls, ditches and a wide variety of man-made obstacles. Most of the 150 obstacles include 2 or more jumping options; catering to a nervous novice or a confident competitor.

Flexible stays from a minimum of 2 nights with options to ride as much or as little as you wish.

Horses

Flowerhill offers over 45 active working horses; a cross between the solid and sensible Irish Draught and the Irish Thoroughbred. The result? A sport horse with great jumping ability, common sense and courage! All of the horses are cross-country and hunting veterans take great care of their riders. The staff at Flowerhill takes particular care to matching rider with the horse best suited to them. This ensures everyone feels safe and comfortable while having a great time during stay at Flowerhill.

Riding Level

Intermediate-Advanced

Riders should be able to ride comfortably at all paces, and spend several hours in the saddle daily. Riding level will be assessed upon arrival and riders will be paired with suitable horses and appropriate jumps.

Accompanying non-riders are welcome!

Tack

Riders will ride English, and should be prepared for several hours in the saddle daily at all paces.

Accommodation

B&B accommodations have been selected for comfort and service, located in close proximity to Flowerhill.

Dining

A daily full Irish breakfast is included, as well as a sack lunch on riding days. Dinners are not included, but there are several local restaurant options to choose from.

Itinerary

Itineraries can vary depending on how much riding you want to do, but typically includes morning and afternoon jumping sessions, after an initial rider assessment upon arrival.

Dates

Trips can begin on any day and run Wednesday through Sunday.

Rates

4-night Package
Wednesday-Sunday
8 Jumping sessions

3-night Package
Wednesday-Sunday
6 Jumping sessions

2-night Package
Wednesday-Sunday
4 Jumping sessions

 

Price Includes:

  • B&B accommodation (double)

  • Full Irish breakfasts and sack lunch on riding days

  • All riding activities, including tack and equipment

  • Riding/Jumping sessions with certified instructor

Does not include:

  • Airfare to and from Ireland

  • Transportation to/from the airport

  • Single supplement

  • Dinners

  • Travel Insurance

  • Visas

  • Gratuities and personal expenses

  • Additional excursions or activities not included in itinerary

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