Pony Parties

Looking for a great idea for your horse enthusiast child? Look no further than a Lios Lara Pony Party! In the event of a birthday, all you have to do is provide the cake and some goodies – let us do the rest. We offer 3 fun filled hours of pony incorporated fun and games – 1 hour riding lesson, brushing and grooming and decorating the pony. Minimum of 4 children and maximum of 6 (this excludes the birthday child, they are free!) €150 for 3 hours.

Pony parties are not just for kids; we also cater for teenage / adult parties to include trekking etc. Activities can be altered depending on group. To discuss a horsey birthday treat or a random any time gift for yourself or someone you love – just get in touch.

Pony Camps

Pony Camp

Pony Camps are fantastic learning experiences for all horse enthusiasts and here at Lios Lara our camps offer an added opportunity for any tourist visiting the area to make new friends whilst equine learning and having fun. We run various pony camps during the seasonal holidays, ranging from Beginner/Lead rein camps, Intermediate and Senior Camps, to Adults Camps.

Beginner Camps – average 3.5 to 4 hours for 2 days, usually with a morning and afternoon option.
Intermediate / Senior Camps – 3 full days including an intense 1 full day workshop for adults.

Camp Dates Summer 2021 for Junior and beginner riders – Click Here

Camp Dates Summer 2021 for Intermediate and Senior riders – Click Here

What to expect at camp:

Riding

Who thought learning could be so much fun as you’re taught to ride in beautiful Beara by fully qualified instructors! Matched to ponies of suitable standard and size (Camp Riders may also request certain ponies if available) all lessons are geared specifically towards varying groups and standards and held in a fun, relaxed and safe environment.

In Beginners, campers learn safety around horses, controlling their ponies, trotting and pony games. Advanced camp riders learn more technical riding on both flat and jump, all lessons offering the opportunity to play pony games. Trekking factored in during all camps.

Stable Management

Through the morning and afternoon, campers will have an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the care of horses and ponies in a safe environment. Stable management can be so much fun!

Adapted to standards and ages of the group, topics covered include:

• Fun with ponies , horse sense and grooming
• Day to day Care and feeding
• Hoof Care and Shoeing
• Tack & Saddlery
• Horse Health and basic first aid
Plus much more…

What to bring to Camp;

  • Lios Lara has a selection of hats and boots that campers can borrow. If you have your own, wellies are ideal or any boot/shoe with a flat sole and definite small heel. No runners please.
  • Riders are more than welcome to bring along their own equipment. A member of staff will check it first to make sure it is up to the latest safety standards.
  • Wear comfy clothes; jodhpurs, leggings, fitted jeans, or tracksuits bottoms (not too baggy). Warm clothing is a must during winter and spring; in the event of the occasional downpour (!) rain jacket and rain trousers are recommended as well as a change of clothes. During summer months, you might want to pack sun screen.
  • Bring a packed lunch and don’t forget plenty of drinks as this horse riding can be thirsty work!
  • Any medication should be reported and given to a member of staff accompanied by detailed instructions written and signed by the guardian.

Livery

Lios Lara Riding Stables offers a 5* livery service for its clients.

Here at Lios Lara Riding Stables we aim to provide the best possible care for your horse. We offer full livery at competitive prices, with packages tailored to meet both the individual client and their horse’s needs; this may include your horse being exercised or ridden by our team, or availing of our excellent tuition services.

Full livery includes:

  • Daily turnout
  • Grooming down after turnout
  • Rug changing when necessary
  • Hay feeding 4 times a day
  • Daily mucking out and bedding down
  • Feeding of the hard food.

As a responsible and well run yard, Lios Lara informs you when your horse needs shoeing, or teeth and back done. Our farrier comes to the yard regularly – fortnightly.

Availing of livery at Lios Lara yard gives you access to a:

  • Large outdoor flood light arena
  • Turnout pen
  • Turnout paddocks
  • Horse Walker
  • Quite lanes for hacking out
  • Easy access to Beara bridle paths

With on-site parking for horse boxes and cars, the yard is open to our liveries 7 days a week. Operating as a close knit family unit, here at the yard we always encourage everyone to ask our help or advice at anytime. Living on-site offers an added sense of security.

Currently full for the winter season, we aim to have more livery availability come spring. Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like more information about livery with differing packages and pricing.

Our Yard

We recently built a new yard of stables especially for our livery owners, in order for them to spend as much time as they want with their horse onsite without the disturbance of the riding school next door. This yard includes:

  • large alleyway for horses to access their stable
  • secure and private tack room
  • Private feed room
  • Private bathroom
  • Small kitchen appliances to boil water
  • Rug and bridle holders outside each stable.

Each stables consists of:

  • 12×12 area
  • Fully rubber matted
  • Tie up ring
  • Automatic water drinkers
  • Hay and hard food manager.

Other services

Breaking, training and schooling of the young horse can be done here at Lios Lara. Although a young woman, owner Annie has spent her life around horses and trained under the watchful eye of Pony Club instructor Christina, Senior Instructor at Lios Lara today. Annie has plenty knowledge in the training of young horses. Many of the horses and ponies at the school were in fact trained and schooled by Annie, some even bred by her.

For those moving onto the step of buying their own pony, Lios Lara would gladly help you in this process. One of Annie’s passions is to nab a good horse, school it and improve it for her clients! Many horses have been sought for former members of the riding school through Annie, who has a great eye for horses.

If you are interested in our training and schooling services, OR if you would like us to source your perfect horse – please contact us,