Irish School of Horsemanship at Lee Valley Equestrian Centre

26/09/2026

Congratulations to Lilly Cronin on her world championship win!

25/09/2026

There are a few road closures due to a rally in the area tomorrow. Here's what we know :

Road rally tomorrow Crookstown The MRF Tyres Cork 20 Rally is taking place tomorrow, Saturday, September 26, 2026, causing major road closures and traffic disruptions directly impacting the Crookstown, Lissarda, and Macroom areas.🚧 Road Closure & Diversion Details (Tomorrow)Several special stages will run close by, particularly around Lissarda and Cobblers Cross. If you are looking to watch the rally or just trying to navigate the area, keep these specific Cork County Council traffic diversions in mind:Coachford to Farnanes: Diverted via the R619 (Rooves Bridge) and east to Farran via the N22.Carrigadrohid to Crookstown / N22 / Farnanes: Diverted westerly via the R618 toward Macroom, then east back along the N22.Farnanes to Coachford / Carrigadrohid: Northerly traffic is diverted via the N22 and Farran.Timeframes: Closures on these local stages will be active at various intervals between 07:45 AM and 7:20 PM. Adjoining roads can also be shut for up to 205 meters from major junctions

24/09/2026

We could use a few extra people to help with the speed trek on Sunday!

23/09/2026

Just a reminder that today is the last day to enter the speed trek on Sunday!

Back by popular demand!
The Horsemasters series! Sponsored by the Irish School of Horsemanship and O'Briens Saddlery. Q

The first competition is September 27. It is a speed Trec class, something new and really fun! TREC type obstacles, with the course being timed and penalties being converted to time. Fastest time wins!

18/09/2026

This course starts tomorrow! Last chance to book in!

This is for anyone who loves horses, and wants to learn more about caring for them. It is building on the Foundation A course last May.

The Irish School of Horsemanship at Lee Valley Equestrian Centre is holding an AIRE Foundation B Stable management course. This course is ideal for anyone who has a small bit of knowledge about horse care, but wants the opportunity to learn more about grooming, feeding, handling and care of horses. This is an entry level course that builds on the foundation A course. suitable for children from ages 7 on up, regardless as to whether they ride or not.
The course is on Saturdays from 10am to 11:30 over 6 weeks, starting September 19. There will be a final test on October 24.
Cost of the course is €90 per person. Please call or Whatsapp 0851415555 if you would like more information.

09/09/2026

Photos and results from the West Cork TREC Midsummer event made the Lee Valley Outlook :)

27/08/2026

The Irish School of Horsemanship at Lee Valley Equestrian Centre is holding an AIRE Foundation B Stable management course. This course is ideal for anyone who has a small bit of knowledge about horse care, but wants the opportunity to learn more about grooming, feeding, handling and care of horses. This is an entry level course that builds on the foundation A course. suitable for children from ages 7 on up, regardless as to whether they ride or not.
The course is on Saturdays from 10am to 11:30 over 6 weeks, starting September 19. There will be a final test on October 24.
Cost of the course is €90 per person. Please call or Whatsapp 0851415555 if you would like more information.

23/08/2026

Back by popular demand!
The Horsemasters series! Sponsored by the Irish School of Horsemanship and O'Briens Saddlery. Q

The first competition is September 27. It is a speed Trec class, something new and really fun! TREC type obstacles, with the course being timed and penalties being converted to time. Fastest time wins!