Value & Quality

Even with the added cost of importing, your American Dollar goes A LOT further in Ireland.

That means you get a higher quality horse for your hard earned money.

We teach primarily eventing but we also recognize that many students may not want to jump or do cross-country. We also teach dressage and hunter/jumper techniques as well.

You can expect to try riding out of the arena and learning how to navigate terrain, even if you do not wish to jump.

Eventing is best described as an equine triathlon.

The sport originated as a cavalry test and is comprised of three phases: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.

The first phase- dressage- shows the graceful partnership of horse and rider through a sequence of movements on the flat.

The next phase- cross-country- challenges the pair’s bravery and fitness by navigating a series of solid obstacles over varied terrain.

In the final phase- show jumping- pairs must again prove their precision as they jump delicate fences. Competitors accumulate penalty points in each phase, and at the end of the event, the pair with the lowest score takes home top honors.

Eventing starts at the grassroots level with a walk/trot dressage test, crossrails for show jumping, and small (18”) logs and other straightforward obstacles for cross-country.

We teach beginner, intermediate, and advanced English lessons with a focus on eventing.

Our lessons are based upon a “balanced seat” approach with an emphasis on correct position in the saddle, control of your mount and safety through true horsemanship. Our lessons also include horse management components such as horse psychology, nutrition, and fitness.

The most fundamental basics can take as little as 5 lessons to learn but you will not know enough to ride on your own or go and purchase a horse for yourself.  There is no set limit for what you are willing to learn.

Everyone learns at a different pace and all horses can be very different from one another.

Horsemanship can take years or even a lifetime depending on what you would like to learn and to what level.

Irish Manor Stables offers both private and group lessons. Beginning students or students new to Irish Manor will start in private lessons.

Then once the student is ready, they can transition into a group where they have the opportunity to accelerate their learning through the benefit of observing others ride, hearing other riders' questions and the answers, and observing how horses differ from and are similar to one another.

Yes! We offer this to leasing clients, clients with their own horse, and Academy clients.

We love having new students on our show team! It’s about making new friends, having new experiences, setting goals, expanding your comfort zone, and working together as a team.

Joining our team and wearing our barn colors is a great way to have fun!

Yes!

We offer two monthly tuition packages which may be purchased online (credit card) or in person (cash or check).

Please note that we do not give refunds on any packages. Lessons may be made up during designated make up times.

Yes!

We offer several online courses ranging from topics such as Horse Ownership to First Aid and Farrier Care.

All of these courses may be taken at your own pace. You may find these courses in the “Online Training” tab.

We require that you groom and tack your horse prior to your lesson, and leave time after your lesson to cool out your horse, groom them, and untack them.

After the first lesson, you will learn how to care for your tack after your rides and that will become a part of your routine.

If you have never groomed or tacked before, these skills may take 1-3 lessons to learn and may take the majority of your lesson time to learn without as much time in the saddle.

These are essential skills to learn and will serve you well moving forward in your education.

If you are part of our Academy program, we can discuss leasing once you have passed your Level Three certification.