Riding simulators, or mechanical horses, can offer many benefits to improving one’s riding technique, and are ideal for any riders whose confidence needs developing. Mechanical horses like ‘Prince’, our trusty mechanical steed at Castle Leslie Estate, are perfect schoolmasters; tuition on a simulator is intensive, which means riders can quickly progress. The instructor can concentrate on the rider’s core stability and posture, without worrying about what the horse is doing. Clients here at Castle Leslie Estate range from beginners to advanced dressage riders, who find that tuition on a … [Read more...]
Fabulous Gift Ideas this Christmas
In the lead up to Christmas, we thought we'd give you some gift ideas which are available to purchase as a gift voucher for your someone special this Christmas. There’s something for everyone from ‘The Ultimate Indulgent Day at The Victorian Treatment Rooms, Castle Leslie Estate books, Horse Riding at the Equestrian Centre, to Uncle Jack’s Afternoon Tea for Two, Fishing on Glaslough Lake, Dinner for Two in Snaffles Restaurant and a host of fabulous breaks on the Estate. To view our array of Christmas gift ideas, please click here. … [Read more...]
Winter Woes
Keeping up enthusiasm and progression for riding and training through the winter months can be tough! It’s cold, often wet, and if you're fitting in your riding sessions before and after work, then it’s usually dark too. If you've only got half an hour or so to play with, then you need to utilise your time as best as you can, to ensure that your horse not only gets exercised, but that there's some progression throughout the winter months. Without any progression, it can be hard to keep up the enthusiasm to go out there in the cold. By the time you've warmed up when training, you may have a … [Read more...]
Castle Leslie Estate Wins The Award For Ireland’s Favourite Place To Stay For The Third Year In A Row
CASTLE LESLIE ESTATE once again was a winner at the 2019 Gold Medal Awards held in association with Hotel & Catering Review magazine. We triumphed at the 31st Annual Gold Medal Awards, winning the hotly-contested Gold Medal People’s Choice Award for Ireland’s Favourite Place to Stay, for the third year in a row. Run by leading hospitality industry magazine, Hotel & Catering Review, and judged by an independent jury of experienced hospitality practitioners, the Gold Medal Awards are widely regarded as the most prestigious and coveted awards in the business. A total of 31 category … [Read more...]
Our new head trainer,Emma Hobson offers her top tips for planning a horse riding break.
Our new head trainer, Emma Hobson offers her top tips for planning a riding break, and explains why you’ll love our exciting new riding and wellness holiday… We recently welcomed a new head trainer and equestrian business manager to our Equestrian Centre - Emma Hobson BHSAI. Emma, a Dressage Ireland List Six Judge, Para-Dressage judge, working Mum and holder of three degrees of higher education, is excited to be joining the world-renowned team. Coming from horsey stock, with parents who were both riding instructors, Emma is known for her dressage prowess and has competed or ridden in almost … [Read more...]
Castle Leslie Estate Opens New Multi Million Euro Extension
It was an afternoon of much anticipation as Castle Leslie Estate's new extension to their 4 star award winning Lodge officially opened. Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys cut the 'red' ribbon to mark the exciting occasion. Invited guests were treated to a tour of the new wing including the breath-taking 21 bedrooms, the beautiful original art work by well-known local artists Geraldine O'Reilly, Joan Mallon, Neil Greig and Eileen Ferguson and the buzzing new 40 seater conservatory. Over €4 million was invested in the build project which took just 9 months to … [Read more...]
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