Riding Schools riding schools in Northern Ireland

Saddl lists 7 riding schools venues in Northern Ireland. Yards are concentrated around Randalstown, Coleraine and Glenavy. 3 hold BHS approval, an independent check on instruction, welfare and safety. Every listing is reviewed before we publish it, so you're seeing real working yards rather than a stale directory. Open any venue for live contact details, prices and the disciplines it actually runs. Northern Ireland is a smaller market for riding schools than the big regional centres, which means the yards that do run it tend to be known quantities locally. It's worth ringing ahead: smaller yards often take fewer riders at a time, and the best instructors book up. Ask about group versus private sessions, what's provided (hats, body protectors), and whether they cater to your level before you travel. If you're flexible on discipline, Northern Ireland also has Hacking & Trails, Livery Yards, Dressage venues worth a look.

Northern Ireland
MacKenzie's
Equestrian Centre
HackingDressageFlatwork

MacKenzie's Equestrian Centre

Randalstown, Northern Ireland

Family-run equestrian centre in Randalstown, Co. Antrim, lessons, livery and shows since 1998

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Northern Ireland
Maddybenny
Riding Centre
TrekkingHackingFlatwork

Maddybenny Riding Centre

Coleraine, Northern Ireland

Riding centre and guest house near Coleraine, lessons, Causeway Coast hacking and equestrian stays in Co. Londonderry

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Northern Ireland
Tullynewbank
Stables
HackingPony ClubRiding School

Tullynewbank Stables

Glenavy, Northern Ireland

BHS approved riding school and equine facilitated learning centre near Glenavy, Co. Antrim, 14 miles from Belfast

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Northern Ireland
Ballyknock
Riding School
HackingDressageFlatwork

Ballyknock Riding School

Hillsborough, Northern Ireland

BHS approved riding school in Hillsborough, Co. Down, 30+ years of tuition, indoor school and cross-country course near Belfast

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Northern Ireland
Necarne Castle
Equestrian Park
Riding SchoolHackingTrekking

Necarne Castle Equestrian Park

Irvinestown, Northern Ireland

Historic equestrian park at Necarne Castle, Irvinestown, riding, trekking and BHS training on the shores of Lough Erne, Co. Fermanagh

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Northern Ireland
Mount Pleasant
Trekking Centre
TrekkingHackingRiding School

Mount Pleasant Trekking Centre

Castlewellan, Northern Ireland

Trekking and riding centre in the Mourne Mountains, Co. Down, treks, holidays and lessons near Castlewellan

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Northern Ireland
Laurel View
Equestrian Centre
HackingDressageFlatwork

Laurel View Equestrian Centre

Templepatrick, Northern Ireland

BHS approved riding school, livery and BHS exam centre in Templepatrick, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland's leading equestrian training facility

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Frequently asked questions

How many riding schools venues are there in Northern Ireland?

Saddl lists 7 reviewed riding schools venues in Northern Ireland.

Are there BHS-approved riding schools venues in Northern Ireland?

Yes. 3 of the riding schools venues listed in Northern Ireland hold British Horse Society approval.

Where in Northern Ireland can I find riding schools?

The main areas for riding schools in Northern Ireland are Randalstown, Coleraine, Glenavy. Open a venue for its exact location.

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