Residential Riding Holiday .. a typical day.

The main reasons people come to Annaharvey are to horse ride, relax, and enjoy being looked after, so here is what you would be doing on a typical day of your equestrian holiday with us.

Breakfast - 9.00am During this meal Vanessa will discuss the day’s activities with you, which horse you wish to ride and what discipline you want for your lessons.

10.00-10.30am Out to the yard to discover which stable your horse is in, get your tack, brushes, etc. and prepare your mount for the 11.00am ride. There is always help available if you have problems, so don’t be afraid to say you are having difficulty with getting your horse ready, or are unsure of what you are doing.


11.00am Lesson in the indoor or outdoor arenas depending on the weather.


12.45am Lunch back in the house and a well earned rest after the morning’s activities. Lunch is a light meal, usually quiche, toasted sandwiches, or maybe homemade soup and brown bread.


2.00-2.30pm Back to the yard for more brushing and tacking up. The ride out is at 2.30pm, when all leave for the fields, for schooling over the huge variety of cross-country fences, or just a good amble around the farm for the more casual rider. We try not to put anyone under undue pressure, so do what you are comfortable with, and leave the large fences to those who wish to take them on.

4.30pm Horses are untacked and put away for a rest, leaving you time to relax before your evening meal, walk the farm walks, take a trip to Tullamore town, only 6 minutes away by car, or just sit back and read a book from the large selection available in the house.

6.30pm-7.00pm Dinner is served in the dining room, when all sit around and chat about the day’s happenings, what War Paint did, or what Dougal didn’t do!.

Evenings usually end early in Annaharvey, as everyone is tired and ready for a good night’s sleep, in preparation for another challenging day tomorrow!.

Non riders are also very welcome at Annaharvey. We have a large number of golf courses in the area, all of different levels, with something for everyone.

Once you arrive in Annaharvey, you will never want to leave, it very quickly feels like home from home, without the washing up! All in all Annaharvey Farm is the ideal location for your residential riding holidays in Ireland.

We are also very centrally located, 50 miles from three of our major cities, Dublin, Galway and Kilkenny. The beautiful historic Kilkenny is home to wonderful potteries, jewellers, and leather workers, along with the famous Kilkenny Castle.