Horse Riding Lessons

***PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE***

 

PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO BOOK;

1. Drop up to the stables with cash or cheque 

OR 

2. Payment through bank transfer (email for details) 

 

Once payment is made we can book you into an available slot (generally within the week)

Please note there is a 48 hour cancellation policy on private lessons.

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Please see below times, prices and information for all our lessons and walkouts.

Children's Group One Hour Lesson - €45 (Trial group lesson)

We offer trial group beginner classes on Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. This allows riders to try a lesson and then decide if they would like to buy the 10 lesson set. To book a trial lesson, like all group lessons, send us on an email with their name(s) and the date you would like to come and we can check availability. 

​Course of 10 Lessons children  - €380.00 effective from 01/08/21 ​to be used within 11 weeks of date of purchase

These group classes can either be used as 10 group classes or, if desired, a private walkout (50m) can be booked by using two of the 10 group classes in your set, per private per child. I.E. Using the 10 lesson set, the price of two group children's lessons= 1 private child's walkout. Two of a child's numbers from their 10 group lesson set can be used for 1 child's private walkout but must be booked at least one week in advance

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY OFFER PRIVATE WALKOUTS IN EXCHANGE FOR TWO GROUP LESSON SET NUMBERS. I.E. THEY MAY NOT BE USED FOR PRIVATE LESSONS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. 

Adult's Group One Hour Lesson - €50

​Course of 10 Lessons - €400.00 effective from 01/08/21 to be used within 11 weeks of date of purchase

Midweek evening lessons must be prepaid in advance and used during the school term

We cannot offer refunds.

 

Children's Lessons:

• From 5 years old.
• All classes graded according to experience. Riders are assessed on an ongoing basis and allocated a space in a lesson of an appropriate standard 
• Children will be moved to a more advanced class with agreement from parents and instructor.
• Beginners ponies from 10 hands to experienced.
• Hats and boots provided for free.
• Pre paid lessons do NOT have to be used 10 weeks running, but must be used within 11 weeks of purchase.
• Lead walkouts into the mountain are available for children from 5 years of age for any riding standard but all will be on a lead rein at a walking pace. A great, fun and relaxed introduction for children into horse riding.
• Gift vouchers are available to purchase for lessons and walkouts.
• Two of a child's numbers from their 10 group lesson set can be used for 1 child's private walkout but must be booked at least 1 week in advance.

 

• *YOU MUST ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES BEFORE ANY BOOKED WALK

  OUT & LESSON* 

 

Times:

Day	Time	Level
Saturday	10.00 am	Children's beginner class
Saturday*	12.00 pm	Improver/Beginner (Smaller lesson size)
Saturday	​10.00 am	Intermediate riders
Sunday	10.00am	​Intermediate
Saturday & Sunday	11.00 am	Advanced / Intermediate
Saturday & Sunday	12.00 pm	Adult Advanced
Saturday & Sunday	1.00 pm	Intermediate
Saturday & Sunday	2.00 pm	Beginner lead rein
Saturday & Sunday	3.00 pm	Improver Rider
Sunday	4.00pm	Advanced Improvers
Thursday - During school term Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - Outside school term	4.00 pm Most hours	Beginner lead rein/ Improver Rider
Sunday	1.00 pm	Beginner Lead rein
* The Saturday 12 pm children’s group class, which has a smaller group size, costs €450 for 10 lessons.   Beginner/Improver Childrens' Small Group Size  Saturday at 12pm Improver/Beginner Children's lesson of smaller group size (max. 6 children) New 10 lesson term beginning November 23rd 2024.  €450 for 10 group lessons (T&Cs apply)   Beginner Intensive 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)
Private Classes   ***PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE*** PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO BOOK, YOU MUST DROP UP TO THE STABLES WITH PAYMENT (CASH OR CHEQUE) AND WE CAN BOOK YOU IN FOR AN AVAILABLE SLOT WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM WHEN PAYMENT IS MADE.	Available

Price List:

Type - Children	Cost
1 hour shared	€45
Private One Hour (50 mins)	€75
Group of 10 Children's lessons (to be used within 11 weeks of purchase)   We cannot offer refunds. Please note that we cannot accept card payment, sorry for any inconvenience. -> These group classes can either be used as 10 group classes or if desired, a private walkout can be booked by using two of the 10 group classes in your set per private per child. I.E. Using the 10 lesson set, the price of two group children's lessons = 1 private child's walkout. Two of a child's numbers from their 10 group lesson set can be used for 1 child's private walkout but must be booked at least one week in advance PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY OFFER PRIVATE WALKOUTS IN EXCHANGE FOR TWO GROUP LESSON SET NUMBERS. I.E. THEY MAY NOT BE USED FOR PRIVATE LESSONS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.	€380

Pony Play Session: for 1 hour 

​These can be run at a designated time during the school

A fantastic and fun way to introduce children to the exciting world of ponies. Available from 3 years of age, children are encouraged to safely enjoy one of their first pony experiences with our qualified staff at the Paddocks. Children get an introduction into safely handling and grooming and a half-hour riding lesson.

€75 private session per child:

20 min Intro and Pony Prep (meet and great instructor, etc) & Grooming and Handling

40 hour Pony Riding Lesson & trek (lead rein)

Ring for further details.

 

 

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Adult Lessons:

 

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***PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE***

PLEASE NOTE IN ORDER TO BOOK, YOU MUST DROP UP TO THE STABLES WITH PAYMENT (CASH OR CHEQUE) AND WE CAN BOOK YOU IN FOR AN AVAILABLE SLOT WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM WHEN PAYMENT IS MADE. 

 

• All classes graded according to experience.
• Hats and boots provided for free.
• Private lessons available on request.
• Pre paid lessons do NOT have to be used 10 weeks running, must be used within 11 weeks of purchase.
•  We cannot offer refunds.
• Gift vouchers available
• Midweek evening lessons must be prepaid in advance 

 

 

Times:

Day	Time	Level
Sunday	10.00 am	Intermediate
Saturday & Sunday	11.00 am	Advanced / Intermediate
Saturday & Sunday	12.00 pm	Advanced
Saturday & Sunday	2.00 pm	Beginner
Saturday	3.00pm	Intermediate Beginner
Saturday	4.00pm	Advanced Beginner
Wednesday, Thursday	6.00 pm	Privates
Wednesday	7.00 pm 8.00 pm	Advanced Intermediate Advanced Intermediate  *phone for details*
Thursday	7.00pm	Intermediate/Advanced
Sunday	1.00 pm	Beginner

 

Price List:

 

Type - Adult price per person	Cost
1 hour Group Trial Lesson*	€50
Private hour (Lesson or walkout) (50 minute)	€80
Semi Private or private group (Lesson or walkout) (50 minute)	€65
2 hour private walkout	€140
Group of 10 lessons available weekdays and evenings and weekends (Pre-Paid) To be use within 11 weeks of purchase.	€400
We cannot offer refunds.

 We offer private lessons also but must be prepaid in advance.

Midweek evening lessons must be prepaid in advance and can only be used during school term 

* We offer trial group beginner classes. This allows riders to try a lesson and then decide if they would like to buy the 10 lesson set. To book a trial lesson, like all group lessons, send us on an email with their name(s) and the date you would like to come and we can check availability. 

 

 

Birthday parties:

We host the best birthday parties in Dublin!

All sorts of Parties for adults or children catered for. We can cater for up to 30 children at any time whether total beginners, advanced riders or a mixture. The birthday boy or girl will get a rosette as a reminder of their very special day at The Paddocks. With one hour riding you can choose from a one hour riding lesson, a one hour walk in the mountains (being led) or half an hour lesson followed by half an hour walk in the mountains. Afterward the children can groom the ponies or play pony games. Adults can join in the fun or sit back and let our fully qualified capable staff do all the work while parents can enjoy a coffee in front of the fire.

 

Full Package - from €55 per child (price valid for 10 or more children)

                        1 hour riding in the arena or mountains, stable management ( grooming, leading, etc) and use of the party                              room

Basic Package - from €50 per child (price valid for 10 or more children)

                        1 hour horse riding in the arena or in the mountain

 

**** Discount for larger groups of 10 or more riders.

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Important Advice

Riding is a Risk Sport !!
We take care to provide suitable and safe horses and ponies for our customers, but animals can be unpredictable. We strongly advise you to take out full personal accident cover.