About Flowerhill

Located on 250- acres in the beautiful east Galway countryside, Flowerhill Equestrian Centre offers the best cross-country riding terrain and environment in the region: green fields, woodlands, the Kilcrow River and wonderful wildlife. Gallop across open fields, swim through the lakes and splash in the rivers!

XCountry Schooling at Flowerhill

The cross-country jumps at Flowerhill include a mixture of natural logs, stone walls, ditches and a wide variety of man-made obstacles. Most of the 150 obstacles include 2 or more jumping options; catering to a nervous novice or a confident competitor. The riding level for the cross-country course varies from beginner novice to advanced, although Flowerhill can cater to beginners with advanced notice.

Those who prefer not to jump can still enjoy galloping the open fields as well as joining in with local hound exercise or taking a hack to the local pub.

The Horses at Flowerhill

Flowerhill is home to over 45 active, working horses who are a cross between the solid and sensible Irish Draught and Thoroughbred. The result? A sport horse with great jumping ability, common sense and courage. All of the horses are cross-country and hunting veterans who will take good care of their riders. The staff at Flowerhill will match each rider with a horse best suited for them.

Oliver Walsh, owner and former field master with the East Galway Hunt + retired Huntsman with the Roscommon Hunt, accompanies most of the ride outs and provides words of encouragement and advice along the way. It is the goal of Mr. Walsh to make all riders feel comfortable and safe while having fun during their time at Flowerhill.

CROSS COUNTRY JUMPING HOLIDAYS

If you are looking to sharpen your xcountry jumping skills, Flowerhill is a must do in Ireland! The cross-country course is open year-round and the fences are moved regularly to ensure great footing for the horses. The course is designed so riders (and horses) will enjoy themselves while being challenged.

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DATES: Available Year Round.

ITINERARIES: 2 NIGHT + 3 NIGHT + 4 NIGHT

RIDING LEVEL: Novice to Advanced. (Sorry, no beginners.)