EDIT: I worded the original post poorly...
What are the recommendations for people/groups/farms located in counties starting from Dublin counterclockwise towards Galway through the countryside?
That's our travel direction and I want to get my dad on horseback for a few hours somewhere along the way.
Thank you in advance!
My go-to ride company for information is https://www.equitours.com/europe/ireland/ Many, many years ago friends and I did a 6-day ride in Donegal. I doubt if any company will have a ride from Dublin to Galway. Instead, are you thinking of a road tour that stops along the way so you can ride for an hour or two?
You might find a list of rides doing a Google search; but just a brief look-see, most are hourly rides, not point-to-point.
Hint: be sure to take a sheepskin seatsaver. The saddles are older, hard all-purpose ones.
Thank you, Horsewoofie! I worded my initial post poorly...and corrected it.
If you’re going to be in Dingle, this company looks promising. Just be sure you match your dad’s riding skill and physical ability to the ride. https://www.dinglehorseriding.com/
My bad back and joints would put me in a beginner category although I owned horses and rode dressage for years.
Here’s another Dingle ride that looks beginner friendly https://longsriding.com/
Since these are from Google search and I know nothing about them, do your research. I just looked at Dingle because of the scenery.
If you are traveling back to Dublin from Galway, Birr is about halfway between.
Birr Equestrian Center does 1-2 hour treks from Kinnitty Castle through the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
We had a very windy, rainy day with Noel leading us through the mountains, but it was a great experience! He can adjust the ride to the level of the riders.
Thank you so much!
Something to also keep in mind. All trail rides in Ireland use English saddles; I have not found any that use a Western saddle.
