Please feel free to use our links page to access websites of and information from other organizations and related businesses.
Please note that AIRE, its council and its executive committee are not responsible for the content on any of these sites and the presence of a link does not necessarily represent an endorsement by AIRE.
Horse riding in Ireland
Known as ‘the land of the horse’, Ireland boasts some of the best riding breaks you could wish for. This summer, get away from it all with an exciting horse riding adventure. Browse our list of operators to choose from beach rides, post to post treks or cross-country routes that will challenge your skills, whatever the weather
https://www.discoverireland.ie
Association of Irish Riding Clubs
Established in 1973, the Association of Irish Riding Clubs aims to encourage riding as a sport and recreation, to promote good fellowship among riders and to improve and maintain the standard of riding and horse-mastership in Ireland.
www.airc.ie
British Horse Society Ireland
The British Horse Society is the largest equestrian membership organisation in the UK. As a charity the BHS is concerned with the welfare of equines, professional qualifications for the equestrian industry, safer off road riding and recreational competitions such as cross-Country and BHS TREC.
www.bhsireland.com
BHSAI Traineeship with AIRE and Educational Training Board (FAS)
AIRE run a BHSAI Traineeship with Educational Training Boards around the country. New Courses commence twice a year. Students receive Riding & Horsemanship Training in Stages1, 2, 3 and Preliminary Teaching Test as relevant to each candidate. Students who have already achieved part of the course may be considered for a place.
www.ballyfermottrainingcentre.ie
British Horse Society
www.bhs.org.uk
Ecotourism Ireland
EcoTourism Ireland/Sustainable Travel is Ireland’s only ecotourism eco label, certification & training NGO. Providing high quality dedicated training for the ecotourism sector in Ireland.
www.ecotourismireland.ie
Eventing Ireland
3 Day Eventing Results, Dates of Events. Entry Forms, Training Dates and News Updates
www.EventingIreland.com
Failte Ireland (Domestic Enquiries)
Failte Ireland (Domestic Enquiries)
discoverireland.ie
Failte Ireland (Overseas Visitors)
Failte Ireland (Overseas Visitors)
www.discoverireland.com
Irish Horse Gateway
- planning your Horse riding visit to Ireland.
www.irishhorsegateway.ie
Horse Sport Ireland
Horse Sport Ireland is the Governing body for Equestrian Sport in Ireland and is responsible for devising and implementing strategies for the development and promotion of an internationally competitive Irish Sport Horse Industry (breeding, sport and leisure sides).
horsesportireland.ie
Irish Horse Welfare Trust, Co Wicklow
The Irish Horse Welfare Trust, Charity No. CHY14634 was established in 1999 and gained charitable status in 2002. IHWT is involved in they following work: Rescue, Rehabilitation & Re-homing of horses and ponies. Racehorse Re-training for Re-homing Programme. Campaigning on issues affecting Equines. Promoting Equine Welfare Awareness and Education IHWT operates two premises, one on the East coast and one in the midlands. IHWT is not open to the public but visits can be made by arrangement. IHWT has several regional welfare officers throughout Ireland and runs a small rescue unit for equines in the midlands. Tel: 0404 45720 email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.ihwt.ie
Show Jumping Ireland
Showjumping Ireland is the governing body of showjumping in Ireland, formulating the rules and codes of practice under which all affiliated competitions are held.
www.sji.ie
Irish Pony Club
The Irish Pony Club endeavours to promote and encourage horsemanship and loyalty in a safe and fun atmosphere, for all its members and volunteers.
www.irishponyclub.ie
Dressage Ireland
Promoting dressage on the island of Ireland
dressageireland.ie
International Group for Qualifications
www.igeq.org
Punchestown Race Course
The National Centre for Equestrian and Field Sports and the home of Irish National Hunt Racing
www.punchestown.com
The Curragh Race Course
Home of all five Classic Races
www.Curragh.ie
The Northern Ireland Horse Board
The Northern Ireland Horse Board is a Breeders Co-Op to promote the Irish Sport Horse.
www.nihorseboard.org
The Racing Academy & Centre of Education (RACE)
The official Training body of the Irish Turf Club
www.racingacademy.ie
Riding for the Disabled Association - Ireland
Disabled riding classes for children and adults all around the country.
www.rdai.org
The Irish Red Cross
www.redcross.ie