[knowsnutin88]

Hey guys, I know this isn't the right place to post but I'm not sure where exactly I should!! I'm looking for a horse riding centre in South Dublin that I can bring the kids to have a little pony ride and a look at the horses. Could anyone help me???

[Sleepy]

I think you need one level up on the forum: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=240

[paddy147]

Originally Posted by knowsnutin88

Hey guys, I know this isn't the right place to post but I'm not sure where exactly I should!! I'm looking for a horse riding centre in South Dublin that I can bring the kids to have a little pony ride and a look at the horses. Could anyone help me???

Theres a horse riding/equestrian centre in Sandyford that you can go on a horse ride with the kids.

[Cookie_Monster]

Brennanstown just south of Bray is another option a bit further out.

[star-pants]

Moved from Aquariums

[silverfox88]

Kellystown Riding School - http://www.kellystownequestrian.com/home.htm
nice small riding centre with lovely quiet ponies perfect for kids starting out, in d16 rathfarnham area.

Bohernabreena Riding School - http://www.bohernabreenaridingschool.com/
really lovely as well, think she does half hour pony rides as well as lessons.

But be warned - my parents started me riding when i was really young, thinking it might just be a nice once-a-week hobby - 20 years, 6 horses and a bigger wardrobe for my horses than for myself later, i think they've realised its no longer "just a phase" as they'd hoped

[Meg meg]

Hampton Lodge are a good place too .
If you look them up on Facebook you should find them easy !

[scdublin]

Originally Posted by Meg meg

Hampton Lodge are a good place too .
If you look them up on Facebook you should find them easy !

They have a website now too

http://hle.ie/

[wLynch]

I agree with a previous post. Every horse riding school in the country will do some kind of kids camp during the school breaks.
If you want to find a good one you may just have to get in touch with the stables near you, then call out and try to get an idea of what its like.
Also, google will help you find the well established centres...they are usuallt well established for a reason.
Another good tip is to ask around... maybe the local vet or pet food store would be able to point you in the right direction.
Another piece of advice would be to go to the stables on a busy day, like the weekend and have a look around.

[mothoin]

the paddocks in stepaside is good, seems to be quite fun!

[wLynch]

Yeah, their website looks really good. There is a blog on Coolmine Equestrians website that has a how to choose a riding school article. There is some good advice there about what to look out for and some tips about finding a good school. They have some good offers too.

I just noticed that Thornton park are running a groupon offer

[dave66]

It'd be worth checking out Killegar Stables (http://killegarstables.com) too, you don't have to block book/pay for lessons, just pay as you go. My daughter started there and loves the place. Killegar run pony camps during all the school holidays as well as regular lessons.

As has been said, be warned, what starts out as a "go on a pony" can result in a serious horse addiction, which can be expensive

That said, I think it's a great thing for children to do, aside from fresh air outings etc, they can learn loads including responsibility and it gives them a great interest.

[silverfox88]

Hee hee dave66 mirrored exactly the danger I was talking about but if every pony mad kid had a dad as dedicated and helpful as he is we'd all be sorted!!

[marley123]

LOL

Originally Posted by silverfox88

Hee hee dave66 mirrored exactly the danger I was talking about but if every pony mad kid had a dad as dedicated and helpful as he is we'd all be sorted!!

[dave66]

Originally Posted by silverfox88

Hee hee dave66 mirrored exactly the danger I was talking about but if every pony mad kid had a dad as dedicated and helpful as he is we'd all be sorted!!

That's very kind of you to say. Thanks. Heard somebody say once, make memories for your children, guess it has stuck with me and just trying to do that, I'm not doing it alone have a great wife helping too.