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Equestrian
Experienced riders will enjoy a week or a weekend trek, where every day brings new vistas and different terrain to challenge their horsemanship. Day visitors can enjoy a day, half-day or even 1-hour treks on horses suited to their confidence and ability. There are four stables within easy reach of Waterford City: - Stonehaven family owned and run equestrian centre with ponies and horses of a wide variety of sizes and temperaments to choose from. Conveniently located just 2 minutes drive or 10 minutes walk from the city centre of Waterford. With over 70 acres of land incorporating a beautiful scenic trek as well as stabling and a floodlit outdoor arena051 873816 - www.stonehavenec.com Callaghane Riding Centre, Callaghane, located in a charming area, deep in rural County Waterford, yet convenient to the Waterford/Dunmore East Road. Kilotteran Equestrian Centre, Killoteran, has established a reputation as one of the leading centres for equestrian activities in County Waterford. 051 384158 Lake Tour Stables, Carrigavantry, Tramore, situated on elevated ground in the Ballyscanlan Hills overlooking the Tramore Bay, Lake Tour Stables can cater to all your equestrian needs of the visitor. 051 381958 Rides in and around the Comeragh Mountains can be enjoyed from Colligan Equestrian Centre, Colligan, near Dungarvan 058 68261 Melody's Riding Stables, Ballymacarbry Finisk Valley Riding Centre, Kilmolash Bridge, near Cappoquin, 024 6257 The Village Stables, Woodland Heights, Clonea Power is near Carrick-on-Suir and Portlaw. 051 640611 also Dunmore East, 051 383193 |
Free access to beaches, moorland, valleys, mountain and riverside tracks releases the trail rider and trekker to enjoy the compact, ever-changing scenery of Waterford from the back of a horse.