The Horse Holiday Farm is situated in the most beautiful and untouched area of the Green Island - directly on the North West Atlantic coastline.
Here you will find the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the golden beaches, the green fields, the mountains and the clear waters of the streams and mountain lakes.
From Horse Holiday Farm you can ride left and right along miles of sandy beaches.
You can trek along the lanes of the hinterland and mountains, waterfalls, lakes and historic castles and houses.
This is Yeat's country, from which the famous Irish poet drew so much inspiration. His presence still lingers in Lissadell House. In Drumcliffe Churchyard pause to read his epitaph: "Cast a cold eye on life and death. Horseman pass by".

General:
In order to participate in our Trail riders must be fit and able to trot, canter and gallop at ease, You must also be capable of taking good care of your horse: feed , groom and tack up.
On the Riding by the Sea programme riders must be minimum Intermediate standard, this programme is also suited to very experienced riders.
On all programmes children must be over 12 years of age and good riders and also must be capable of spending long hours in the saddle.

The Horses:
The horse is the unique element of this holiday.
Our horse will be yours for at least a week or for as long as you wish to stay.
Our horses are mainly Irish Hunters. We have a few Connemara ponies. They are unspoilt and enjoy a fresh gallop over miles of beaches.
We have horses to suit all abilities of rider. They are well mannered and experienced and very surefooted.

Riding by the Sea:
From Horse Holiday Farm you can ride left and right along miles of sandy beaches. You will have the opportunity to ride along the beautiful sandy beaches and the little inland trails.
The horse is yours for the duration of your holiday, so you may ride as you please each day. As an individual or in a group, you will have an unforgettable holiday with lots of adventure, fun and relaxation.
For intermediate riders:
You will be given a horse which is safe and quiet in all respects.
You will have an experienced guide to ride with you where you will find that your confidence will grow by the day.

Sligo Trail:
The Trail is well organised for you.
You will have three days directly on the sea and three days through the mountains and forests of Co. Sligo.
We have marked the route on your map and you will find corresponding markings in the terrain through which you will travel.
You will be given a list of farmhouses, where we will have pre-booked your accommodation. Here you will find a bed for yourself and a field for your horse.
You will be provided with all equipment for your horse and saddlebags for your luggage.

Donegal Trail:
Emerald Isle - Land of colourful rainbows. In the North West corner of Ireland: Donegal, the wildest and most romantic of all Irish counties. Its austere melancholy is unforgettable! Setting off from the Horse Holiday Farm, riders will discover this region and all its beauty.

Look at the pattern of grey stone walls around the green meadows, pass by dark blue lakes, ride through boggy hills and valleys and across chocolate brown marshland. Ride along rugged coastline, rocky cliffs and on miles of sandy beaches stretching towards the horizon. Unforgettable highlight: the crashing gallop across the white sands.
Our trails lead you over low hills, through remote mountain areas and across vast boglands. They are exciting and relaxing in all kinds of weather, in rain, wind or sunshine. Anything can happen; the Irish weather is full of surprises.
Contact to the local people in Ireland is easy; the people are open and very friendly. Irish people love horses very much and they like to listen to the stories their visitors tell them. You will enjoy their hospitality.

Self led trails
The unguided Trails are suited to a minimum of 2 persons - but, if you really would like to ride a Trail and you don't have a riding companion we have the possibility to help you find one on our Meeting Page on the Internet.

It is sometimes possible to book at short notice: just phone us, send us an email or fill up the form Enquiries - Reservations

Horse Holiday Farm Ltd.
Grange,
County Sligo,
Ireland

For more Informations fill the Form:
Enquiries - Reservations

or phone us:
00 353 71 9166152

or send us a message:
Fax : 00 353 71 9166400
E-mail: hhf@eircom.net