Riding School

Private and Group Lessons Available

children riding ponies in a sand arena during a riding lesson at riding school

Annaharvey Riding School

Annaharvey Farm welcomes you to our AIRE Approved Equestrian Centre. Our horse riding school aims to cater for local clients and those who are visiting the farm.

All levels of rider are catered for, from age 7 years old and upwards including Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced riders.
Training with qualified instructors is available in a variety of disciplines including dressage, show jumping, cross-country, eventing and hacking.

Camps are run throughout the year for both children and adults.

Typically regular weekly horse riding lessons last for 1 hour each week for 6 weeks. Riders are grouped according to competency encouraging a very sociable and enjoyable experience. Our horse riding school is only an hour from Dublin.

Riding School Enquiries- Text 085 8018442

Riding Lessons

  • Adult

    Group lesson €40

    ‘Term’ of 6 group lessons €140

    Private Lesson (up to one hour) €55-€75

    3 x 30 minute private lessons €100 (mini term of 3 weeks)

  • Child

    Group lesson €30

    ‘Term’ of 6 group lessons €100-€120

    Third Level Student €120-€140

    Private Lesson (up to one hour) €55-€75

    Private Lesson (up to 30 minutes) €40-€55

    3 x 30 minute private lessons €100 (mini term of 3 weeks)

  • Please Note

    Group lessons are one hour in duration and are suitable for experienced riders only.

    All beginner lessons are on a one-to-one basis (i.e. Private Lesson). We no longer offer group classes for beginners.

    There is usually a waiting list for beginners to start. Please contact us in plenty of time.

FAQs

  • We offer lessons to children aged 8 and upwards. The physical strength and ability to concentrate means older children will normally progress much faster than children aged up to 6 years old.

  • We do have riding hats and boots in most sizes which riders are welcome to borrow for the duration of their lesson. However, we advise riders invest in their own hat, boots, body protector and breeches if planning to continue riding regularly. Your own hat will always be a better fit. The on-site Tack Shop offers all the essentials.

  • Yes, of course! We offer private lessons to suit all levels of training from beginners through to FEI competition.

  • Group lessons will normally have up to 9 riders however this can vary. Where possible we try to have riders of a similar standard in each group. Group lessons are very social and a great way to meet like-minded people.

    If you would prefer more individual training please ask about our private lessons.

  • Yes, we have Pony Camps each summer and often during other school holidays also. Please contact the Riding School Manager on 085 801 8442 to find out more about upcoming camps.

  • Therapeutic Riding has been recognised for decades to improve physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioural and educational skills as well as being a healthy and fun activity. Annaharvey Farm is proud to have riders participate in the Special Olympics on numerous occasions. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements and check our availability.

  • Yes we have a waiting list for beginner children. Make sure to contact us month in advance.

child in riding dress with a white grey pony wearing a saddle and headcollar standing in front of a horsebox

Weekly Riding Lessons Terms for 2024

Week beginning…

  1. 8th January 2024

  2. 19th February 2024

  3. 1st April 2024

  4. 13th May 2024 (Riding school is closed 17th -23rd June 2024)

  5. 1st July 2024

  6. 12th August 2024

  7. 23rd September 2024

  8. 4th November 2024

Pay Term HERE

Each term is 6 weeks long.

Saturday 17th December will be the last day for lessons for 2022. The riding school will close for the Christmas Break from Sunday 18th December until mid-January 2023.

If you are a current client with a confirmed place in a group lesson please click the link below to make your next term payment. If you are not a current client please contact us first on

085 801 8442 to reserve a place in a lesson.

Get €20 discount if paid on or before week 1 of the term!

Pony Camps

Pony Camps

child riding a roan pony with a white star at canter in a sand riding arena with hedge and fields in background

Pony Camps are held during school holidays and include riding lessons and stable management training.

Camps normally run from Tuesday to Friday mornings from 9.30am to 1pm and allow a child to spend more time with the ponies and make new friends.

Check out our events page for upcoming camp dates or ask your instructor.

Location

Annaharvey Farm,

Tullamore,

CO. Offaly

Phone
(085) 801 8442