Welcome to The Paddocks Riding Centre

"A family run horse riding centre, with lovingly cared-for horses".

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.

 

 

 

About The Paddocks

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."

The Irish Times Article

 

 



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Upcoming Events 2024

  • 29/9/24: Johnstown Coolgreaney Gymkhana 
  • Interschools Showjumping 
  • Training Events 
  • BHS training (ongoing)
  • RDS preparation lessons
  • 28/10/24: Boswell Fun Day

Intensive Beginner Learning Group

Saturday at 10am

Beginner Children's lesson of smaller group size

New 10 lesson term beginning November 23rd 2024. 

* 3 Spaces Remaining *

€450 for 10 group lessons (T&Cs apply)

Midterm Pony Camp 2024

PONY CAMP

Week beginning Monday 28th October 2024

MONDAY - FRIDAY

FULL DAY 10 - 3  €350

HALF DAY 10 - 1 €280

Details available on the pony camp page

Booking requires payment in full 

Payment Details

To book using a bank transfer, please contact us via email to receive the necessary details and ensure a smooth booking process.

 

New Improver/Beginner Children's Lesson (smaller group size)

Saturday at 12pm

Improver/Beginner Childrens' lesson of smaller group size (max. 6 children)

New 10 lesson term beginning November 23rd 2024. 

€450 for 10 group lessons (T&Cs apply)

 


PRIVATE LESSONS:

* 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 (during summer holidays)

 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.

 

*YOU MUST ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE ANY BOOKED WALK OUT & LESSON* 


Beginner Lesson

Every Saturday at 10 o'clock, and 2 o'clock. Sunday at 2 o'clock 

Suitable for adults and children

1 hour lesson

€50 for adults or €400 for 10*

€45 for children or €380 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

 

Locate Us

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