The Paddocks Riding Centre is a truly fabulous equestrian facility located high in the Dublin Mountains and covers an area of approximately 3,000 acres overlooking Dublin City. We are a family run horse riding centre with stables and facilities to house a large number of horses. Why not get away from the busy city life and enjoy some riding lessons, a one or two hour exciting walkout through the Dublin mountains enjoying the amazing views and beautiful scenery. For a special day out, why not hold your birthday party at The Paddocks (for kids or adults) followed by BBQ or party. Join us for a work event or even a friend's hen party.
See our events page for details.
We are a family run riding centre with lovingly cared-for horses. Today, we have 45 stables with all the facilities and fully qualified staff to match, resulting in a very friendly and organised riding facility.
We are located near to the village of Stepaside and only minutes from the M50 motorway. We offer lessons from beginner standards to competition level for both adults and children. We also cater for adults and children who don't own their own horses as we provide transport, tuition and supervision to hunts, showjumping events, pony club, cross-country and organised groups for fun days out into the countryside. We specialise in birthday parties for children and adult, plus beach trekking.
"Pure, unbridled thrills ....the stable yard exudes a sense of calm order.... once their lesson is over they return to the yard for lunch before going on their afternoon ride-out – the most exciting part of their day.... by the end of the week they can’t get enough of it."
23 June - End of August 2025 (inclusive)
MONDAY - FRIDAY
FULL DAY 10 - 3 €350
HALF DAY 10 - 1 €280
Details available on the pony camp page
For transfer details contact info@paddocks.ie
Booking requires payment in full
To book using bank transfer, please contact us via email to receive the necessary details and ensure a smooth booking process.
Saturday at 10am
Beginner Children's lesson of smaller group size
€490 for 10 group lessons (T&Cs apply)
Next term starts the 14th of June
(Prepayment required)
* PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE *
PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO BOOK, YOU MUST DROP UP TO THE STABLES WITH PAYMENT (CASH OR CHEQUE)
OR CONTACT FOR BANK TRANSFER DETAILS
AND WE CAN BOOK YOU IN FOR AN AVAILABLE SLOT WITHIN 7 DAYS OF PAYMENT.
Please look at the 'lesson' page for details.
48hr cancellation policy
Private walkouts available every day
ALL WALKOUTS WILL BE VERY SCENIC, GENTLE, WALKING TREKS, WITH ALL RIDERS ON A LEAD REIN.
WE DO NOT CATER FOR TROTTING, CANTERING TREKS, REGARDLESS OF THE RIDERS STANDARD.
Private and group lessons and walkouts available.
Please call 0872237981 for details.
Every Saturday at 10 o'clock, 12 o'clock and 2 o'clock. Sunday at 2 o'clock
Suitable for adults and children
1 hour lesson
€55 (trial) for adults or €440 for 10*
€50 (trial) for children or €420 for 10*
Phone 0872237981 for more details
*to be used within 11 weeks
Riders are assessed on an ongoing basis and allocated a space in a lesson of an appropriate standard
Lessons and walkouts
Available most days
Scenic, gentle walking treks only with leaders at all times.
Don't hesitate to call to check availability
Phone 0872237981 for more details
Competition Training Events
Coming Soon!!!
Booking deposit required
Phone 0872237981 for more details
Birthday Parties
A fun and exciting way to celebrate a birthday
Please look at the bottom of 'lessons page' for details
Phone 0872237981 for more details
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