News And Events:
Show jumping day clinic with Julica Ruhrmann on May 22nd 2011.
The day includes a theory class and practical training.
Contents of theory class: a horse's perception of a fence, rhythm, how to ride a good line, points for schooling over jumps and what types of fences should you build to practise at home .
The practical sessions will be in semi-private lessons. Pairs will be put together according to the participants level of jumping experience and training wish list.
Thanks to her love for Ireland and Irish horses she keeps coming back here so we get to enoy her lessons every year!
Congratulations to everybody that passed their BHS Riding and Road Safety Test!
Anybody interested in taking the test in the autumn: We are currently working on a test date in early October . Stay in touch and watch this space !!!
The BHS Riding and Road Safety Test
at Island View Riding Stables, Grange, Co. Sligo on Friday April 8th at 10.30
The BHS Riding and Road Safety Test is the only test that could potentially save your life. You can take the test from the age of 12 .You are required to have been successful in the test prior to taking your BHS Stage 2 exam. (See www.bhsireland.com for further details)
Fees for the test:
- Under16s & BHS Members: € 45
- Non BHS Members: € 55
- Administration & charge for use of facilities : € 10
- Use of horse for the test day: €40
- Day livery if bringing own horse : € 10
Please Note: booking and paying for a test place must be complete d before March 5th
Training for the Test In order to help applicants
succeed in the test we have organized a three part Road Safety Training with an instructor from the BHS panel . We strongly advise that you take part in the course unless you are very familiar with the contents and format of the test.
Training dates:
- Saturday 12th March 4-6 pm
- Saturday 26th March 4- 6 pm
- Saturday 2nd April 4- 6 pm
Cost for training ( Three 2 hour sessions) : €80
Course participants will not be charged for the use of the horse on the test day!
The deadline for registration for the training course is Thursday 15th of February.
The book required for previous study ( British Horse Society “ Riding And Roadcraft“ Safety Manual 12th edition ) can be purchased from the office at Island View for € 11.
Other recommended reading : Road Safety Authority of Ireland ( RSA) : “Rules of the Road”
To book the test or training call 071-9166156 or use the booking form.
Our popular recession short break is on again until end of March 2011.
We have a vacancy for a horse Au- pair. So if you are an experienced rider, 18 or over and really committed to working with people and horses, take a look at our job description.
Recent impressions of Island View on You Tube.
Congratulations to Elisa and her pony Soti who won the Area 6 Pony club qualifiers in dressage, jumping and combined.Well done!
March 21 2009
Rediscovering the beauty on our shores - The Irish Times
The following morning, with Sligo bathed in resolute sunshine, we trotted through Yeats Country in a magnificent hand-crafted wagonette, drawn by a pair of traditional Irish cobs. We had travelled out to Grange, to Island View Riding Stables, a family farm between the Atlantic and Benbulbin, which provides pony trekking along the coast and on the foothills of the mountains and which is also the home of Swingle Tree Carriage Tours. The covered carriage in which we made our sedate way around glorious countryside is, as proprietor Raymond O’Connor pointed out, a pleasant alternative to trekking for older people or families with young children. Read more...
22 Feb 2009
A green oasis for all the family - The Guardian
About 20 miles away are the Island View Riding Stables. Owners Ursula and Raymond O'Connor have more than 50 horses and Ursula had saddled up Lollipop, a steady mare for me, Salty for Em and little Percy for Luke. She quickly had the children, both novice riders, trotting down a country lane, and unleashed them as soon as they reached the beach. Read more...