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Written by Tereza
2027 Discovery Rides:
April 5 – April 11, 2027
September 27 – October 3, 2027
Price: €2,813 per person (Shared room) To book your spot, a 20% deposit is required. The remaining balance needs to be paid latest 4 weeks before the trip starts.
Required riding experience: Intermediate/experienced. You need to be comfortable to walk, trot, canter and fast gallop in open terrain, and be in good physical shape. Maximum of 6 riders per group.
What’s Included: 6 Nights accommodation at a B&B, Daily breakfasts & lunches (picnics / cafés on trail days), 3 Dinners , 5 days of guided trail riding on matched horses, organized minibus transfers throughout the itinerary, Irish sheepdog demonstration experience
Excluded: Flights, Express bus ticket between Dublin Airport and Sligo (~€20 return), 3 Dinners (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings), Travel insurance, Optional afternoon activities (e.g., Voya Seaweed Baths, surfing lessons)
"Earlier this year, I went to scout this incredible corner of Ireland, and it completely blew me away! The vast open sands, and the sheer thrill of galloping straight into the crashing Atlantic... I knew immediately that I had to make this possible for our Hooves community!" — Tereza
Situated on the Wild Atlantic Way, our riding center is run by three generations of an authentic Irish family. Originally from O'Connors Island, the family settled on this mainland farm in the 1950s and added horse breeding in 1994, sharing their love of coastal riding for nearly 30 years. North Sligo is where the Atlantic coastline meets Irish countryside beneath Benbulben Mountain—raw, wild Ireland at its finest. You’ll be matched with athletic, surefooted horses like Connemara Ponies, Irish Cobs, Irish Draughts or Irish Sport Horses.
We’ll be staying at an B&B, a cozy, warm seaside bed & breakfast located just a 10 minutes drive from the ranch. We will be living in an authentic home run by a welcoming Irish lady who lives on-site, offering true local hospitality!
Rooms: Comfortable double rooms, all featuring private ensuite bathrooms.
Breakfast: Hearty, warm traditional breakfasts at the B&B to fuel up before long days in the saddle
Lunch: Simple trail lunches (sandwiches & fruit on picnic rides) or stops at local cafés (keep in mind that Ireland isn’t very known for its cuisine :-D)
Dinners: 3 Dinners Included: Home-cooked Monday welcome B&B dinner, Friday B&B dinner, and a proper Irish Fish & Chips night out in Bundoran on Saturday! & 3 Dinners Not Included: Tuesday at Harrison's (transport arranged), Wednesday on your own , and Thursday in Strandhill.
(Note: Beach and island rides depend on tides and weather conditions, so itineraries remain open to natural adjustments!)
Day 1: Meet me at Dublin Airport and take the direct express bus (~€20 return) down to Sligo. I will send you the link to book the bus beforehand so we can all go together! Our driver will pick us up at Sligo station and take us to our B&B. Welcome group dinner at the B&B!
Day 2: Morning paddock assessment to ensure perfect horse-rider pairings. Then head out for a 3-hour coastal and rural ride along Trawalua Beach, quiet laneways, and historic bog tracks beneath Benbulben, featuring open canters on the moorland loop. Dinner at Harrison’s (paid by guest).
Day 3+4: 3-5 hours coastal and beach riding. Excursion to Strandhill for free time (optional Voya Seaweed Baths, surfing, or hiking Knocknarea). Dinners paid by guests.
Day 5: A 4-5-hour ride with spectacular cliff views and the iconic castle or crossing to O'Connor's Island for beach gallops (depending the weather). Cozy home-cooked dinner back at the B&B.
Day 6: Watch an authentic Irish sheepdog show in the morning, followed by a 2-hour ride with brisk beach canters. In the evening, we go out to Bundoran for a classic Irish Fish & Chips dinner.
Day 7: Breakfast at the B&B, minibus transfer back to Sligo station, and express bus back to Dublin Airport.
To check availability or ask any questions, contact tereza@hoovesaroundtheworld.com. She'll be happy to send you all the details and help you plan this adventure.
