Dunbyrne Equestrian is a family run riding school offering group riding lessons for children aged 6 -18 years of age. Our qualified instructors work using BHS and FEI principles to train correct horse riding in a fun environment.
Important Information
Please note, access to the yard is restricted to clients who have already booked into a lesson. We don’t offer walk in or drop in riding nor do we take bookings onsite.
If you are enquiring about childrens group riding lessons, the information below will guide you on next steps. All lesson bookings are taken by email - we do not offer phone consultations.
Please note, we do not offer therapeautic riding, hippotherapy, hacking, cross country or birthday parties.
Riding School - Try It and Assessment Sessions
Our children’s horse riding lessons for aged 6-18 years of age are run as pre paid monthly terms.
It’s never a problem to join us mid term, we will just charge a pro rata price.
Beginner children aged six upwards:
Beginner children will need to first attend a “try it” 30 minute intro session to try horse riding before committing to a term of lessons.
Try it sessions last 30 minutes, cost 20 euros and are smaller classes of 4-6 riders.
If after the try it session you would like to sign up for lessons, you can sign up for a term of half hour beginner lessons. It is not an issue to join mid term.
Beginner children must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian aged 16 or over who can lead them while they learn the basics of control and steering in their first few intro classes.
Once children reach the level where they can walk and trot unaided and are ready to progress, our instructor will assign them to an off lead 60 minute group class next term.
Please note we do not offer private lessons, hippotherpy or theraupeutic riding.
Please understand that we don’t offer ad hoc / one off riding, hacking or cross country.
Classes are priced per term and must be paid up front. It is not an issue to join mid term - pricing is worked out accordingly from start date to the end of the term.
To book a try it session, please email dunbyrnestud@gmail.com and tell us
Your child’s age
Your child’s name
Approx height and weight of your child (Note - we have a weight limit of 12 stone in our riding school due to the size of our horses and ponies)
Any illnesses or conditions that may affect riding.
Your name and number
Anyone attending a try it session and anyone accompanying them must follow our code of conduct which you will receive as part of your email confirmation when booking.
Our office hours are 9-1 Tuesday to Friday. Please allow the team time to get back to you. They will advise you on what days and times are available for a try it session and will send you a full confirmation email. Please note it is not permitted to drop in unannounced and no bookings will be taken in person.
Off lead children (children who have ridden before) aged six upwards:
We have group 60 minute lessons available mid week and at the weekends for children who can already walk and trot and steer unaided, those who can canter and those who can jump.
Children who have ridden before need to attend an assessment session before joining a term so that our instructor can determine the best class for them.
Assessment sessions last 30 minutes, cost 20 euro and are smaller groups of 4-6 riders. If clients are happy after their assessment session they can join the appropriate class for the term. It is not an issue to join mid term.
Classes are priced per monthly term and must be paid up front.
To enquire about lessons for children who have ridden before please email dunbyrnestud@gmail.com with the following information
Your child’s age
Your child’s name
Approx height and weight of your child (Note - we have a weight limit of 12 stone in our riding school due to the size of our horses and ponies)
Any illnesses or conditions that may affect riding.
Your name and number
Anyone attending a try it session and anyone accompanying them must follow our code of conduct which you will receive as part of your email confirmation when booking.
Our office hours are 9-1 Tuesday to Friday. Please allow the team time to get back to you. They will advise you on what days and times are available for a try it session and will send you a full confirmation email. Please note it is not permitted to drop in unannounced and no bookings will be taken in person.
Beginner Adults
Please note, we do not offer beginner adult lessons.
Novice to Intermediate Adults
We run one group lesson for adults who can ride per week in the evening. This runs during school terms September to June.
To enquire or join a waiting list please email us. Please note that due to the smaller size of our horses we have a weight limit of 12 stone for adult riders.
Classes are priced per term and must be paid up front. It is not a problem to join mid term and pay a pro rata amount
Maximum riding school jumping level 80cm.
Please note that we do not offer trekking or hacking or cross country riding.
To enquire please email us.
Intermediate to advanced adults with their own horse
Our BHSI coaches Intermediate to advanced adults on their own horse in dressage and showjumping.
To enquire please email us.
RIDING SCHOOL FACILITIES
Outdoor Arena.
Outdoor viewing area with picnic benches.
Things you need to know
We recommend all riders have their own helmet, back protector and riding boots. We have a selection that can be initially borrowed for lessons at your own risk but after the first term you must purchase your own equipment. All of our clients receive 10% off at local equestrian superstore TRI Equestrian
All riders must wear suitable riding footwear with a heel and riding hats must meet current standards. All riders must wear a body protector.
First time riders are required to register upon arrival
Any hands on assistance required by children must be provided by a parent or a guardian over the age of 16.
All beginner riders must be accompanied by a suitably attired parent or guardian aged 16 or over who can lead them while they learn the basics of steering and control.
We teach lessons mid week and at weekends.
If you would like further information, to visit us or discuss your requirements in more detail, then please email dunbyrnestud@gmail.com
