Here are a few dates for the diary. Anyone interested in taking part in any of these events, please give Katy a call on 066 915 2199. Horses are available, or you are more than welcome to bring your own.
15th November - mountain ride - a one and a half hour hack around Cnoc an Chairn above the stables and looking down on Dingle Harbour.
27th November - social event - in the evening, probably at the Blue Zone in Dingle.
29th November - club ride - to the beach at Burnham and surrounding area.
5th/6th December - Natural Horsemanship Clinic with Sean Fitzgibbon.
18th December - Christmas Party
20th December - Christmas Ride - to Dingle Beach, fancy dress encouraged. Fungie may also attend this event.
1st January - New Year's Ride.
Heather, Ivy and Jack
A few photo's of Heather, Ivy and Jack, three great old horses who, after many years of living and working at Dingle Horse Riding, are now enjoying their well earned retirement in a green grassy field near Cork. Thanks to Denise, Sinead and Muireann who are giving them all the love and carrots they deserve, which is lots.
Start of Sept - End of an Era
Hi everyone! Well that is a summer on the blog. Got a few pics up here so far but I am still working on getting everyone on, horses and people. We have had some stunning weeks in Dingle this year, and also a few wet ones. It is raining at the moment, hard, so to Jo, Debbie and Cari who had a great week last week, please come back and bring the sun with you, and to Dierdre, Brandy and Brian from a couple of weeks ago, it did stop raining in between, honest. News from this week includes the retirement from the stables of Ivy, Heather and Jack. There were a few tears in the yard as they left on Sunday, we were sad to see them go after many years of working here at Dingle Horse Riding. There was also happiness though as they go to their new home near Cork, where they are going to be spoilt rotten by three lucky girls who know what every horse needs, pats and carrots. The best thing is they went together, a few of you who met them will remember that Ivy and Heather were inseperable. It will be interesting to see who fills their shoes in the herd, since Ivy has been the matriarch for many years, and Heather and Jack were also strong characters in the hierarchy. Photos to follow of them relaxing in their new home.
Full Day Rides - Ventry
Cathairbosine.
The full day to Ventry starts out from the stables and takes us along the stony beach of Burnham at the western end of the harbour. We then follow part of the Pilgrim's Route over the hills at Cathairbosine and down to Ventry Harbour for a gallop on the beach. A stop for lunch at Paudie O Se's Pub is followed by the ride home, crossing the hills above Smerwick harbour and fording Milltown River.
Winner of the RDS Leatherwork Category 2009
2 day ride - Ventry and Murieoch
Tying together the Ventry and Murieoch rides, we start out from the stables and along the stony beach of Burnham at the western end of Dingle harbour. We then follow part of the Pilgrim's Route over the hills at Cathairbosine and down to Ventry Harbour for a gallop on the beach. A stop for lunch at Paudie O Se's Pub is followed by the afternoon's ride along the beach to Cuan, through bohareens around the western end of Ventry and then across the hills above Smerwick harbour and the Three Sisters, passing the ruined castle at Rahinnane.
The horses stay the night in our field near to Kilmalkadur, whilst guests return to Dingle.
On the second day we ride down to the beach at Murieoch, and then on to Beal Ban beach. We ride in the shadow of the Three Sisters around to Ballyferriter village, where we stop for lunch. The ride home takes us back along the beach at Murieoch, with the option to stop at An Riasc (an ancient monastic site) and the Gallarus Oratory (a 12th Century church) before we cross over the hills back to Dingle, fording the river at Milltown.
The horses stay the night in our field near to Kilmalkadur, whilst guests return to Dingle.
On the second day we ride down to the beach at Murieoch, and then on to Beal Ban beach. We ride in the shadow of the Three Sisters around to Ballyferriter village, where we stop for lunch. The ride home takes us back along the beach at Murieoch, with the option to stop at An Riasc (an ancient monastic site) and the Gallarus Oratory (a 12th Century church) before we cross over the hills back to Dingle, fording the river at Milltown.
Michelle and Jesabelle
Full Day Rides - Murieoch
Paddling in the sea in Smerwick Harbour.
Spirit and Sophie
June 28th Showjumping Competition
Despite a wet start to the day, Dingle Horse Riding's first showjumping competition was a resounding success. The weather cleared up in time for a fine afternoon of jumping. Well done to all those who took part, and a big thank you to everyone who helped out beforehand, on the day, or just turned up to watch and enjoy the barbeque. Watch this space for details of upcoming events.
3 day post to post - Connor Pass, Castlegrogory and Inch.
Many riders combine the 3 day post to post with the Ventry, Murieoch and Dingle Beach rides to make a 6 day riding holiday, of which two nights are spent away (one in Cloghane and one in Camp village), and the other nights are in Dingle town. These rides take in the best of the scenery and beaches that the Dingle Peninsula has to offer. These rides are for experienced riders only.
The Connor Pass Ride is the first day of the 3 'away' days during the post to post riding holiday.The ride leaves the stables in the morning and follows the Pilgrim's Route across the mountains to the east of Brandon Peek, finishing for the night in the village of Cloghane wear guests stay in O'Connor's Guesthouse. In good weather the views from the Connor Pass are impressive to say the least. The terrain is challenging, at the highest point we cross the pass at 400m, but the horses are sure-footed, and don't worry I won't make you take it in turns to open the numerous gates, that's my job!
The Connor Pass Ride is the first day of the 3 'away' days during the post to post riding holiday.The ride leaves the stables in the morning and follows the Pilgrim's Route across the mountains to the east of Brandon Peek, finishing for the night in the village of Cloghane wear guests stay in O'Connor's Guesthouse. In good weather the views from the Connor Pass are impressive to say the least. The terrain is challenging, at the highest point we cross the pass at 400m, but the horses are sure-footed, and don't worry I won't make you take it in turns to open the numerous gates, that's my job!
The second day sets out from Cloghane, following the road as far as the beach at Fermoyle. This is the ride that covers the most distance, with many miles of unbroken beach to Castlegregory, where we stop for lunch at Ned Natterjacks, followed by more beach riding in the afternoon as we make our way to Camp, where riders will spend the night at Finglas House, with their evening meal provided at Ashe's Bar.
The third day leaves Camp village and follows the bog road through Glen na Geaillt, the Valley of the Mad, coming down onto the famous beach at Inch. After lunch at Sammy's on the beach we continue along the high road with magnificent views across Dingle Bay. This ride finishes in Annascaul from where the horses return to Dingle by horse box.
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