Explore the stunning north coast on a 5-star rated, tailor-made horseback tour with Danny McKinley or one of his guides. All their horse riding sessions at the centre are off-road, and they offer experiences for all levels of riding, regardless of age and ability. Gallop by the crashing waves of the north coast whilst on a horseback tour and discover some of the country’s most iconic historical sites.For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.comExplore the stunning north coast on a 5-star rated, tailor-made horseback tour with Danny McKinley or one of his guides. All their horse riding sessions at the centre are off-road, and they offer experiences for all levels of riding, regardless of age and ability. Gallop by the crashing waves of the north coast whilst on a horseback tour and discover some of the country’s most iconic historical sites.For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com
Explore the stunning north coast on a 5-star rated, tailor-made horseback tour with Danny McKinley or one of his guides. All their horse riding sessions at the centre are off-road, and they offer experiences for all levels of riding, regardless of age and ability. Gallop by the crashing waves of the north coast whilst on a horseback tour and discover some of the country’s most iconic historical sites.For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com

7 of the best places to get up close to horses across Northern Ireland

By Anna Beaven
Published 5th Mar 2024, 14:24 BST
There has been a surge in the popularity of horse riding and the desire to interact with horses, whilst spending time in nature, to improve mental and physical wellbeing.

Horse riding and caring for horses can help to boost confidence, improve mental health, improve coordination and reduce stress. Horse riding is also a fun way to get your blood pumping and boost endorphins.

Northern Ireland’s stunning countryside is the perfect place to go out for a horse ride whilst admiring the beaches, loughs, coasts, forest trails and mountains that you can discover along the way.

Here are seven of the best places to get up close to horses across Northern Ireland:

Here are seven of the best places to get up close to horses across Northern Ireland:

This popular experience has been featured on BBC TV's Northern Exposure with Gary Lineker. Ride in cowboy style in the Mourne Mountains with stunning scenery and a nearby beach. Choose whether to breathe in the sea air or to trek up the mountains in this experience. Western Style Horse Riding offers overnight camps which include barbeques and music alongside hour-long, half days or full days of horse riding. For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com

5. Western Style Horse Riding, 6 Leitrim Road, Hilltown, Newry,

This popular experience has been featured on BBC TV's Northern Exposure with Gary Lineker. Ride in cowboy style in the Mourne Mountains with stunning scenery and a nearby beach. Choose whether to breathe in the sea air or to trek up the mountains in this experience. Western Style Horse Riding offers overnight camps which include barbeques and music alongside hour-long, half days or full days of horse riding. For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com Photo: discovern

This family-run business has an associated membership with the British Horse Society and is a number one choice for trekking and horse riding in Ireland.Dedicated to helping novice and experienced riders, Mount Pleasant Trekking Centre offers a range of country hacks, horse riding holidays and barbeque facilities at their centre. For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com

6. Mount Pleasant Trekking Centre County Down, 15 Bannanstown Road, Castlewellan

This family-run business has an associated membership with the British Horse Society and is a number one choice for trekking and horse riding in Ireland.Dedicated to helping novice and experienced riders, Mount Pleasant Trekking Centre offers a range of country hacks, horse riding holidays and barbeque facilities at their centre. For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com Photo: discoverni

Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary is the only horse welfare charity that is based in Northern Ireland, and all of the horses and ponies at the sanctuary have been rescued from neglect or abuse. Catering to all abilities and encouraging nervous riders to enjoy the experience of horse riding, book an appointment and get up close and personal with the horses.For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com

7. Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary 26 Crosskennan Lane, Ballynoe Rd, Antrim

Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary is the only horse welfare charity that is based in Northern Ireland, and all of the horses and ponies at the sanctuary have been rescued from neglect or abuse. Catering to all abilities and encouraging nervous riders to enjoy the experience of horse riding, book an appointment and get up close and personal with the horses.For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com Photo: discoverni

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