Equestrian
Horse Riding, Trecking & Showjumping is becoming very popular in Laois and surronding areas. There are many Equestrian & Riding Centres where you can partake in these activities.
Castlewood Equestrian Centre, Durrow, Co. Laois
Proprietor - John Cleary.
Contact - 0502-36551
Stable includes Connemara Ponies which are a favourite with the children and many who visit Castlewood return to experience the fun and athmosphere time and time again.
Portlaoise Equestrian Centre
Contact - 0502-60880
Indoor jumping arena, outdoor sand arena and cross country jumping course. Home to the Triogue Pony Club.
www.portlaoiseec.com
Slieve Bloom Trail Equestrian Centre, Borris-in-Ossory
Contact - 0505-41298
Proprietor - Deirdre Cash
The Slieve Bloom 3 and 6 day trail explores the undiscovered beauty of the Slieve Bloom Mountains, found in the heart of Ireland. The Slieve Bloom Trail, renowned for its natural beauty and friendly people, is characterised by a web of rivers, waterfalls, valleys, glens, woodlands and mountains.
www.slievebloomtrail.com
Kilvahan Horse Drawn Caravans
Proprietors - Henry & Paula Fingleton
Contact - 0502-27048
The award winning Kilvahan Horse-Drawn Caravan experience gives you the opportunity to step outside of the everyday bustle and unwind in the beautiful Irish midlands. The freedom of the countryside is yours at a slow and relaxing pace. You decide what your holiday will consist of- whether to travel between rural farmhouses or to stop off at a country pub for a lively session of traditional music. Perhaps you'd like to view a round tower or medieval monastery or partake in a round of golf or fishing.
www.horsedrawncaravans.com
Annaharvey Farm,TullamoreContact - 0506-43544
The Equestrian Centre offers excellent tuition in the indoor or outdoor arenas. The imaginative and challenging cross country traverses 300 acres of the finest farmland in the midlands, or simply trek around the farm and country lanes at leisure. Trail ride through the beautiful Slieve Bloom mountains and end the day with a sumptuous meal in the dining room, followed by a drink at the fire.
www.annaharveyfarm.ie