Horsing Around Articles
Horse Care and Welfare | Island View Riding Stables
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Island View Riding Stables? From equine physiotherapy and dental care to winter holidays for our horses, here’s a little look at how we keep our herd happy, healthy and comfortable throughout the year.
Where the stars go riding….. Ronan Keating’s homecoming
Not so long ago, there was great excitement around the yard when two of Irelands best-known music stars from Boyzone and Westlife arrived to experience the Northwest on horseback, as part the BBC travel series Ronan Keating’s Wild Atlantic. Ronan Keating's Wild...
How to book your Irish riding holiday – a guide to accommodation and riding programs
Our Horses enjoy their accommodation with a view! Which accommodation would you like? Here's how you can book: Our two riding programs (Atlantic Trailweek and Mix & Match Program) can be combined with various accommodation options. So you first choose a program...
Welcoming our first riding holiday guests of the year!
We were delighted to welcome our very first guests of the year, just a day after Storm Chandra had finished rattling its way across Ireland. Braving the elements-its all in the preparation In the week leading up to their arrival, the weather had been relentless —...
The 5 Most Beautiful Places for Beach Rides in Ireland
a description of our five most beautiful beach rides and why Ireland, and Island View Riding Stables , is the perfect place for a safe, guided and intense beach riding adventure holiday.
Imbolg and St. Brigid’s Day 🌸
1st February – A Time of Renewal at Island View Riding Stables At Island View Riding Stables, the spirit of Imbolg fills the air — daffodils in the garden and little lambs toddling about the fields, and a renewed energy that reminds us why we love life with horses....
Lapai the Puppy ….horsing around with cattle
First day at work: a big day for a little puppy! Meet the youngest member of the team: Lapai ( Irish for paws)! A cross between an Australian cattle dog and a border collie. The cattle decided to leave the island and come out to the banks at Streedagh. A...