December 2025 Newsletter

Hooves and Highlights

As 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 world, it’s been a year filled with adventure, connection, and memories made in the saddle. Whether you joined us for a coastal gallop, a countryside escape, or followed along from afar, you’ve been part of our journey—and we couldn’t be more grateful. We are not only looking back, we have big plans in store for 2026, and the ultimate competition for you and a friend to WIN a 3 Day Iconic package in 2026, keep reading to find out how you can enter!

The Mane Events

Our stars of the show! In 2025 our horse team featured some old favourites, and some new stars of the show. Most of the team are now out enjoying their own vacations ahead of the 2026 season. Check out Pat and Carlos heading out on their holidays in the video! Vote for your horse of 2025 in the poll below and we’ll announce final results in the next newsletter!

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Horse of the Year 2025

Who would you crown as the BEI Horse of 2025?

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Goodbye to Smithy

Smithy has been a firm favourite of ours, and anyone who has met him for the past few years. One guest who particularly fell in love, was Stephanie. Over the course of the year, cogs have been turning in the background, and finally, plans came to fruition at the end of this year. Smithy had his passport stamped and flew the Atlantic to join Stephanie in Maryland. It was such a bittersweet moment. We are truly going to miss him, but we know that he is going to have a fabulous life, spoilt with Stephanie, and we couldn’t be happier for him. Check out the photo of him settled into his new home!

We also waved goodbye to Cream and Corey in 2025, but don’t worry, Ben is working hard on some new team members! Meet some of them in our next newsletter.

8 Day Explore Ireland Opportunity

In 2025 we launched our brand new Explore Ireland itineraries. Combining the breath-taking coastal riding on the North Coast of Ireland that we are renowned for, with a journey of sightseeing and riding through the Emerald Isle’s most iconic rural and coastal landscapes. Your 8 day Irish horse riding and sightseeing adventure will take you riding the North Coast of Ireland’s Causeway Coastal Route, venturing along the rugged West Coast of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, with a showstopping finale at the Cliffs Of Moher in County Clare. You will ride on white sandy beaches, through verdant green countryside, rugged coastlines and enchanting mountainous trails, all while embracing the heartening warmth of Irish hospitality. Our Explore Ireland itineraries are available year round, but we have a special offer exclusively for our past riders. 

  • When: September 13th – mark your calendars for an unforgettable ride.
  • With: Our fabulous BEI guides will be joining to lead the adventure.
  • Special Offer: Past riders enjoy an exclusive 10% discount

Win a Dream Equestrian Vacation for 2 

How does three days of riding through Ireland’s most stunning coastal landscapes sound? We’re giving you the chance to win our 3 Day Iconic Package for two people, the perfect mix of adventure, beach riding, and unforgettable memories.

What’s Included

You and your guest will enjoy:

  • Three nights in welcoming B&B accommodation (twin or double occupancy)
  • Three days of guided riding on our Iconic Itinerary
  • Daily transport to each ride location
  • Breakfast and lunch on your riding days

It’s the ideal way to explore Ireland from the saddle, with every detail taken care of.

Flights, airport transfers (though we can help arrange these), and evening meals aren’t part of the package. Riders must be comfortable cantering in an English saddle before joining.

How to Enter

Taking part is simple:

  1. Add your email below to register.
  2. Find our competition post on social media and follow/ like our page.
  3. Share the competition post from one of our social media pages (Facebook or Instagram or TikTok) and tag the friend you’d bring in the comments.

That’s all it takes to be in with a chance of winning.

 

Find the post here on socials:

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/share/r/17iZadbzME/

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSUgjxRDVrm/?igsh=MWJwbDM0NmR0OG5jMQ==

Tiktok – https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNRFK3F4T/

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Existing Ride Dates 

Hoping to join an existing group and enjoy our most competitive rates? Here’s some of our confirmed arrival dates for 2026

6 Day Iconic

May 17th

July 19th

July 26th

August 23rd

September 6th

6 Day Hills and North Coast

April 26th

May 17th

July 26th

August 23rd

September 6th

Stables Choice

May 17th

July 19th

July 26th

August 23rd

6 Day Classic

May 17th

August 23rd

September 6th

4 Day Classic

May 17th

July 26th

August 23rd

September 6th

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3 Day Classic

April 19th

May 10th

June 7th

June 14th

July 12th

August 23rd

September 6th

 

4 Day Iconic

April 19th

26th April

July 19th

July 26th

August 23rd

September 6th

4 Day Hills and North Coast

April 19th

August 24th

April 26th

May 3rd

May 17th

May 19th

 

3 Day Riding Skill Development with Sightseeing

April 4th

August 9th

 

3 Day Iconic

April 19th

May 10th

June 7th

June 14th

July 19th

July 26th

August 23rd

September 6th

3 Day Hills and North Coast

April 19th

April 26th

May 3rd

May 17th

May 19th

May 24th

June 21st

August 24th

August 30th

Find your dream itinerary

We have hand-crafted a selection of exceptional equestrian itineraries on the Emerld Isle.