Bantry Bay Equestrian

🤗FREE OPEN DAY Saturday, 5th September from 2–5pm🤗

An opportunity for children, teenagers and adults to discover horses 🐴

I’m sharing details of an upcoming Free Open Day and introductory riding programme at Bantry Bay Equestrian Centre, Hollyhill, Bantry, next Saturday at 2pm.

Horse riding can offer much more than simply learning to ride. Spending time with horses can help develop confidence, balance and coordination, responsibility, patience and resilience alongside fitness. The calm, focused interaction involved in caring for and working with horses can also support emotional wellbeing and help those who experience stress, anxiety or low confidence.

We are holding an Open Day on Saturday, 5th September from 2–5pm, where all can meet the horses and instructors, tour the facilities and ask questions without any commitment. We also offer an introductory package of four sessions for €90, designed for complete beginners, nervous first-timers, young riders and those returning to riding. We welcome all ages from 3 upwards, our youngest rider today is 4 and our eldest rider are in their 70’s.

We’re particularly keen that riding should feel accessible, welcoming and inclusive. Schools can arrange group visits, and quieter, sensory-friendly slots are also available

It’s not just riding lessons around here, guys. So far today, a sleepy bee on a mounting block. Signs of a badger in the yard and is that a Kerry slug? Lots and lots of wildlife in this beautiful part of the world.

Open Day coming up😊

If you want to come and have a look in a relaxed atmosphere before you decide to try riding as a sport or as a way of winding down and relaxing come on Saturday the 5th of September🥰

It’s a very informal afternoon where you get to chat with regulars and staff and take your time to absorb the atmosphere of our place while meeting the horses and ponies 🥰
Tea/coffee available and short trial rides for prospective riders to make sure you like it before you commit to lessons 😊

Schools can organise to bring Special Classes for an acclimatisation day on Wednesday 17th September by appointment.
These days are kept quiet with plenty of helpers to show you around and introduce the ponies.
For appointments for the Wednesday 17th WhatsApp 0877765539.

School starts next week 😳

Not all new riders have this expression on their faces🤣😅

It’s that time of year again where you book the kids in for different sports after school.

To make it easier for you here are some tips about using our online booking system.

https://hopoti.com/en-ie/stable/BantryBayEquestrianCentre

1. You can book lessons as drop ins as long as a space is available 😊
2. If you prefer a course of lessons you can buy 4 or 10 lessons at a discount. These are sold as stable card credits. Then you book the dates/times that work for you using the credits
3. You can cancel/rebook lessons up to 24 hours beforehand for no fee.
4. The bookings close online at midnight for the following day. If you don’t remember to book in you can always check by WhatsApp on 0877765539 to see if I can fit you in😎😉

We try to accommodate all abilities and ages so if you are booking your kids in why not join them? 🥰 It’s one of the few sports that can be enjoyed by the whole family together.

Neurodivergent people are drawn to horses and we adapt our lessons to whatever we need to accommodate everyone.

ALL ARE WELCOME 😃

The cloudy eclipse 😍

Cuddles before bed🥰