Drumcoura City has an Equestrian Centre specialising in Western Horse Riding. It has the largest covered arena in the County, two outdoor arenas, horse riding trails, an archery range, an outdoor tennis court and a jetty for fishing on Drumcoura Lake.

If you have ever dreamed about riding an American Horse like the ones in the Western films, this is the place for you. Even beginners will learn western riding with a few lessons.

Western Horse Riging have qualified Riding Instructors. Ron Weisz (previous Chairman of the Irish Quarter Horse Association for 5 years) and Marlene Rutten both hold level 2 certification from the Western Equestrian Society in conjunction with Horse Sport Ireland.

Drumcoura is the only approved Western Riding Centre in Ireland by the Association of Irish Riding Establishments.

Equestrian Centre Features

• Largest indoor riding arena in the County
• Two large outdoor riding arenas
• Enclosed round pen for training horses
• Enclosed six horse walker
• 30 good quality Stables – we can provide stables for show events at €15.00 per night which includes hay and bedding
• Western Riding with qualified instructors and with western trained horses by our instructors
• Mare and foal stables for breeding
• Registered with AIRE and Equestrian Tourism
• Purpose built forest trail and gallops
• Drumcoura is the registered office of The Irish Quarter Horse Association

Equestrian Centre Prices

• Riding Lessons €30.00 per person per hour for Adults and Children over five years old
• We have trails on our own land (safe with no vehicles) and is part of our lesson plans, weather permitting
• Private hire of the indoor riding arena €40.00 per hour or €200.00 per day - Book in advance. Call Ron 087 6485830