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February 2026 Newsletter
February 2026 Newsletter2026 - The Year of the Horse The 2026 BEI season has officially begun, and what a start it’s been. This month we welcomed our first guests of the year, riders who braved the crisp February air and were rewarded with some truly beautiful clear...
Riding solo – your guide to joining a BEI holiday as a solo rider
Riding with Bespoke Equestrian IrelandA guide to embarking on a solo equestrian vacation Venturing out on an equestrian vacation by yourself may feel daunting. Whether you are planning your first ever solo trip, or are a regular traveller trying a new adventure, a...
January 2026 Newsletter
January 2026 Newsletter2026 - The Year of the HorseWelcome to a brand new year at Bespoke Equestrian Ireland — and what a fitting one it is.As we step into 2026, the Year of the Horse, we can’t help but feel the symbolism: strength, freedom, partnership, and forward...
Volunteer with us
Volunteer with Bespoke Equestrian IrelandVolunteering Opportunities with Bespoke Equestrian IrelandWe have had an overwhelming global response to our new volunteer programme, so what's it all about? Entering 2026, the Year of the Horse, we welcomed our first group of...
A Celtic Connection: Irish horse names and their meanings
A Celtic ConnectionThe bond between the Irish people and the horse remains an essential part of the nation's cultural fabric, celebrated through both ancient mythology and the poetic depth of the Irish language. For thousands of years, horses have carried our stories...
December 2025 Newsletter
December 2025 NewsletterHooves and HighlightsAs the year draws to a close, we’re taking a moment to look back on an unforgettable 2025 at Bespoke Equestrian Ireland. From breathtaking rides across Ireland’s iconic landscapes to welcoming new faces from around the...
What’s your ideal Irish equestrian getaway?
Take our quiz to find your ideal itineraryWant to chat through your options? Get in touch and we can help you to create the perfect getaway
Highlights of the Causeway Coastal Route
Highlights of the Causeway Coastal RouteBefore you meet your magnificent Irish Cobs, Sport Horses or Connemaras, you have a journey of pure scenic wonder ahead of you: The Causeway Coastal Route. For our riders renting a car, or taking our private guided driver (see...
Where to Eat
You cannot come horseback riding in Ireland without sampling our incredible local produce and delicacies. It is not only the quality of our food that makes a visit to our local restaurants worthwhile, our Irish pub atmosphere is world famous, of course, since every...
The best Irish beaches to ride on – as voted by you!
We may be known as the Emerald Isle, but our coastline is just as spectacular as our rolling hills, making Ireland the perfect location for a horseback vacation. Some of our best attractions are our local beaches and horse riding in Ireland just wouldn't be the same...